Samsung Galaxy A10 vs Samsung Galaxy A17 5G

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Galaxy A10 compared with Galaxy A17 5G
SamsungGalaxy A10SamsungGalaxy A17 5G
Overview
ReleasedMarch 2019August 2025
Display
Screen size6.2″6.7″
Resolution1520 × 7202340 × 1080 (better)
Sharpness271 pixels per inch385 pixels per inch (better)
PanelLCDOLED
Refresh rate–90 Hz
Display typeHD+ TFT Infinity-V displaySuper AMOLED, FHD+, 16M colours; 6.7″ full rectangle, 6.5″ with rounded corners
Screen protection–Corning Gorilla Glass Victus (front)
Performance
ChipExynos 7884BExynos 1330
Memory2 GB4 GB (better)
Storage32 GB128 GB (better)
CPUOcta-core, two 1.6 GHz and six 1.35 GHz cores; Exynos 7884B identified by NotebookcheckOcta-core (2.4 GHz, 2 GHz)
Storage type32 GB internal storage; dedicated microSD slot up to 512 GB–
Cameras
Main camera13 MP50 MP (better)
Ultra wide cameraNone5 MP
Telephoto cameraNoneNone
Optical zoomNoneNone
Front camera5 MP13 MP (better)
Main camera13 MP, F1.9, autofocus, LED flash; no optical image stabilisation50 MP wide, F1.8, autofocus, OIS
Ultra wide camera–5 MP, F2.2
Front camera5 MP, F2.013 MP, F2.0
Zoom–Digital zoom up to 10x
Video recordingFull HD 1920 × 1080 at 30 fpsUp to FHD (1920 × 1080) at 30 fps; slow motion at 120 fps (HD)
Camera features–2 MP F2.4 macro camera; night shots up to 2.5× brighter than the previous model (Samsung)
Battery and charging
Battery3,400 mAh5,000 mAh (better)
Video playback (maker's claim)Up to 18 hoursUp to 18 hours
Wired charging–Up to 25 W
Wireless chargingNoneNone
Battery life detail3,400 mAh battery; up to 18 hours video playbackAt least 1,200 charge cycles; EU energy class B
Wired charging–25 W fast charging
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight168 g (better)192 g
Thickness8.1 mm7.5 mm (better)
Height × width155.6 × 75.8 mm164.4 × 77.9 mm
Water and dust resistance–IP54
ColoursBlack, blue and redBlack, Grey, Blue
Buttons–Key Island 2.0; side key can open Gemini
Water resistance detail–IP54, limited dust and splash resistance; not advised for beach or pool use
BiometricsFace recognition; no fingerprint readerFingerprint sensor
Sensors–Accelerometer, fingerprint sensor, gyro sensor, geomagnetic sensor, light sensor, virtual proximity sensing
Speakers–No stereo support (Samsung UK spec)
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchAndroid 9 Pie with One UIOne UI 7 (Android 15)
Software updates–Six OS upgrades and six years of security updates; security updates until 31 August 2031 (UK)
AI features–Gemini Live; Circle to Search with Google
Connectivity
Satellite messaging–Yes
Mobile network–5G Sub6 (FDD, TDD); 4G LTE (FDD, TDD); 3G WCDMA; 2G GSM
SIMDual nano-SIM plus separate microSD slot on UK BTU SM-A105FDual nano-SIM, with the second slot shared with microSD (UK model)
Wi-FiWi-Fi 802.11b/g/n at 2.4 GHzWi-Fi 5 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac), 2.4 and 5 GHz, VHT80
BluetoothBluetooth 5.0Bluetooth 5.3
Satellite features–Works with O2 Satellite in the UK (texts, supported apps, maps and location sharing where O2 has no signal; not emergency calls)
USBMicro-USB 2.0; 3.5 mm headphone socketUSB Type-C, USB 2.0
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BeiDou and GalileoGPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS

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