Samsung Galaxy A17 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A25 5G

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Galaxy A17 5G compared with Galaxy A25 5G
SamsungGalaxy A17 5GSamsungGalaxy A25 5G
Overview
ReleasedAugust 2025December 2023
Display
Screen size6.7″6.5″
Resolution2340 × 10802340 × 1080
Sharpness385 pixels per inch396 pixels per inch (better)
PanelOLEDOLED
Refresh rate90 Hz120 Hz (better)
Peak brightness–1,000 nits
Display typeSuper AMOLED, FHD+, 16M colours; 6.7″ full rectangle, 6.5″ with rounded cornersSuper AMOLED, FHD+, 16M colours; 6.5″ full rectangle, 6.3″ accounting for rounded corners
Brightness detail–1,000 nits in High Brightness Mode
Display features–Infinity-U camera notch; Vision Booster; Eye Comfort Shield; SGS Eye Care certification
Screen protectionCorning Gorilla Glass Victus (front)–
Performance
ChipExynos 1330Exynos 1280
Memory4 GB6 GB (better)
Storage128 GB128 GB
CPUOcta-core (2.4 GHz, 2 GHz)Exynos 1280, confirmed by Samsung UK; octa-core, 2.4 GHz and 2 GHz; 5 nm process
Cameras
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Ultra wide camera5 MP8 MP
Telephoto cameraNoneNone
Optical zoomNoneNone
Front camera13 MP13 MP
Main camera50 MP wide, F1.8, autofocus, OISF1.8 wide camera, autofocus and optical image stabilisation
Ultra wide camera5 MP, F2.2F2.2
Front camera13 MP, F2.0F2.2, fixed focus, no OIS
ZoomDigital zoom up to 10xDigital zoom up to 10×
Video recordingUp to FHD (1920 × 1080) at 30 fps; slow motion at 120 fps (HD)Up to UHD 4K (3840 × 2160) at 30 fps; HD slow motion at 480 or 240 fps
Front video–Up to 1080p at 30 fps (Android Authority)
Camera features2 MP F2.4 macro camera; night shots up to 2.5× brighter than the previous model (Samsung)2 MP F2.4 macro camera; rear flash; OIS and VDIS video stabilisation with 500 Hz motion sampling
Battery and charging
Battery5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Video playback (maker's claim)Up to 18 hoursUp to 21 hours
Wired chargingUp to 25 WUp to 25 W
Wireless chargingNoneNone
Battery life detailAt least 1,200 charge cycles; EU energy class BRated capacity 4,905 mAh; up to 19 hours LTE or Wi-Fi internet, 124 hours audio playback and 38 hours 4G LTE talk time; non-removable battery
Wired charging25 W fast chargingSuper Fast Charging; 25 W wall charger sold separately
Wireless charging–Not supported (Tech Advisor and Android Authority)
Connectivity
Satellite messagingYes–
Mobile network5G Sub6 (FDD, TDD); 4G LTE (FDD, TDD); 3G WCDMA; 2G GSM5G Sub6 FDD and TDD; 4G LTE FDD and TDD; 3G WCDMA; 2G GSM
SIMDual nano-SIM, with the second slot shared with microSD (UK model)Dual nano-SIM; second slot shared with microSD, up to 1 TB
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac), 2.4 and 5 GHz, VHT80Wi-Fi 5 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac), 2.4 and 5 GHz, VHT80; Wi-Fi Direct
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3Bluetooth 5.3; Android Audio Streaming for Hearing Aid (ASHA)
NFC–Supported
Satellite featuresWorks with O2 Satellite in the UK (texts, supported apps, maps and location sharing where O2 has no signal; not emergency calls)–
USBUSB Type-C, USB 2.0USB Type-C, USB 2.0; no Samsung DeX
PositioningGPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSSGPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight192 g (better)197 g
Thickness7.5 mm (better)8.3 mm
Height × width164.4 × 77.9 mm161 × 76.5 mm
Materials–Plastic frame and back, glass display (Tech Advisor and Android Authority)
Water and dust resistanceIP54–
ColoursBlack, Grey, BlueBlue Black, Blue, Yellow
ButtonsKey Island 2.0; side key can open GeminiRaised Key Island section houses the power button and volume rocker (Android Authority)
Water resistance detailIP54, limited dust and splash resistance; not advised for beach or pool use–
BiometricsFingerprint sensorSide fingerprint sensor
SensorsAccelerometer, fingerprint sensor, gyro sensor, geomagnetic sensor, light sensor, virtual proximity sensingAccelerometer, fingerprint sensor, gyroscope, geomagnetic sensor, light sensor, virtual proximity sensing
SpeakersNo stereo support (Samsung UK spec)Stereo speakers; Dolby Atmos; 3.5 mm headphone socket
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchOne UI 7 (Android 15)Android 14 with One UI 6.0 (Tech Advisor and Android Authority)
Software updatesSix OS upgrades and six years of security updates; security updates until 31 August 2031 (UK)Up to four generations of OS upgrades and five years of security updates; current UK spec page lists security support until 31 January 2029
Safety features–Samsung Knox multi-layer security
In the box–No charger included (Tech Advisor and Android Authority)
AI featuresGemini Live; Circle to Search with Google–

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