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Samsung Galaxy A17 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A26 5G

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SamsungGalaxy A17 5GSamsungGalaxy A26 5G
Overview
ReleasedAugust 2025March 2025
Display
Screen size6.7″6.7″
Resolution2340 × 10802340 × 1080
Sharpness385 pixels per inch385 pixels per inch
PanelOLEDOLED
Refresh rate90 Hz120 Hz
Display typeSuper AMOLED, FHD+, 16M colours; 6.7″ full rectangle, 6.5″ with rounded cornersSuper AMOLED, FHD+, 16M colours; 6.7″ full rectangle, 6.5″ with rounded corners
Screen protectionCorning Gorilla Glass Victus (front)Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+
Display features–Vision Booster
Performance
ChipExynos 1330Exynos 1380
Memory4 GB8 GB
Storage128 GB256 GB
CPUOcta-core (2.4 GHz, 2 GHz)Octa-core (2.4 GHz, 2 GHz)
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, OIS50 MP wide, F1.8, autofocus, OIS
Ultra wide camera5 MP, F2.28 MP, F2.2
Front camera13 MP, F2.013 MP, F2.2
ZoomDigital zoom up to 10xDigital zoom up to 10x
Video recordingUp to FHD (1920 × 1080) at 30 fps; slow motion at 120 fps (HD)Up to 4K (3840 × 2160) at 30 fps; slow motion at 480 or 240 fps (HD)
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; Object Eraser; Filters
Battery and charging
Battery5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Video playback (maker's claim)Up to 18 hoursUp to 17 hours
Wired chargingUp to 25 WUp to 25 W
Wireless chargingNoneNone
Battery life detailAt least 1,200 charge cycles; EU energy class BRated (minimum) capacity 4,905 mAh; at least 1,200 charge cycles; EU energy class C
Wired charging25 W fast charging25 W fast charging (stated by Samsung Support on the UK store page; also GSMArena)
Connectivity
Satellite messagingYesYes
Mobile network5G Sub6 (FDD, TDD); 4G LTE (FDD, TDD); 3G WCDMA; 2G GSM5G Sub6 (FDD, TDD); 4G LTE (FDD, TDD); 3G WCDMA; 2G GSM
SIMDual nano-SIM, with the second slot shared with microSD (UK model)Dual nano-SIM, with the second slot shared with microSD (UK model)
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
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3Bluetooth 5.3
Satellite featuresWorks with O2 Satellite in the UK (texts, supported apps, maps and location sharing where O2 has no signal; not emergency calls)Works 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
PositioningGPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSSGPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight192 g200 g
Thickness7.5 mm7.7 mm
Height × width164.4 × 77.9 mm164 × 77.5 mm
Water and dust resistanceIP54IP67
Materials–Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ front and back
ColoursBlack, Grey, BlueBlack, White, Mint
ButtonsKey Island 2.0; side key can open Gemini–
Water resistance detailIP54, limited dust and splash resistance; not advised for beach or pool useIP67, tested for submersion in up to 1 m of fresh water for up to 30 minutes; not advised for beach or pool use
BiometricsFingerprint sensorFingerprint sensor
SensorsAccelerometer, fingerprint sensor, gyro sensor, geomagnetic sensor, light sensor, virtual proximity sensingAccelerometer, fingerprint sensor, gyro sensor, geomagnetic sensor, light sensor, virtual proximity sensing
SpeakersNo stereo support (Samsung UK spec)No stereo support (Samsung UK spec)
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchOne UI 7 (Android 15)One UI 7 (Android 15)
Software updatesSix OS upgrades and six years of security updates; security updates until 31 August 2031 (UK)Six OS updates and six years of security updates; security updates until 31 March 2031 (UK)
AI featuresGemini Live; Circle to Search with GoogleAwesome Intelligence, including Object Eraser and Filters; Circle to Search with Google
Safety features–Knox Vault (EAL5+)

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