Samsung Galaxy A17 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A54 5G

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Galaxy A17 5G compared with Galaxy A54 5G
SamsungGalaxy A17 5GSamsungGalaxy A54 5G
Overview
ReleasedAugust 2025March 2023
Display
Screen size6.7″6.4″
Resolution2340 × 10802340 × 1080
Sharpness385 pixels per inch403 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; 6.4″ full rectangle, 6.3″ accounting for rounded corners
Brightness detail–1,000 nits maximum brightness (TechRadar)
Screen protectionCorning Gorilla Glass Victus (front)Corning Gorilla Glass 5 (TechRadar)
Display features–Infinity-O camera cutout; Vision Booster; adaptive refresh rate; Eye Comfort Shield
Performance
ChipExynos 1330Exynos 1380
Memory4 GB8 GB (better)
Storage128 GB128 GB, 256 GB (better)
CPUOcta-core (2.4 GHz, 2 GHz)Exynos 1380 confirmed by Tech Advisor and TechRadar; octa-core, 2.4 GHz and 2 GHz; 5 nm process (TechRadar)
Storage type–UFS 3.1 storage and LPDDR4X memory (TechRadar); microSD expansion up to 1 TB
Cameras
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Ultra wide camera5 MP12 MP
Telephoto cameraNoneNone
Optical zoomNoneNone
Front camera13 MP32 MP (better)
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 240 fps; VDIS and automatic reframing
Camera features2 MP F2.4 macro camera; night shots up to 2.5× brighter than the previous model (Samsung)5 MP F2.4 macro camera; rear flash; Nightography; Photo Remaster; Object Eraser for objects, shadows and reflections
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 20 hours LTE internet, 19 hours Wi-Fi internet, 68 hours wireless audio playback and 46 hours LTE calls
Wired charging25 W fast charging25 W wired charging; charger sold separately (TechRadar)
Wireless charging–Not supported (Tech Advisor and TechRadar)
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 SIM; nano-SIM and hybrid nano-SIM/microSD slot, or eSIM
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac), 2.4 and 5 GHz, VHT80Wi-Fi 6 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax), 2.4 and 5 GHz, HE80, MIMO, 1024-QAM; Wi-Fi Direct
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3Bluetooth 5.3
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)202 g
Thickness7.5 mm (better)8.2 mm
Height × width164.4 × 77.9 mm158.2 × 76.7 mm
Water and dust resistanceIP54IP67
Materials–Glass finish; Gorilla Glass 5 front and back with plastic frame (TechRadar)
ColoursBlack, Grey, BlueAwesome Lime, Awesome Violet, Awesome Graphite, Awesome White
ButtonsKey Island 2.0; side key can open Gemini–
Water resistance detailIP54, limited dust and splash resistance; not advised for beach or pool useTested for up to 30 minutes in 1 m of fresh water; not advised for beach, pool or soapy water; resistance may diminish over time
BiometricsFingerprint sensorOptical in-display fingerprint reader; face recognition (Tech Advisor)
SensorsAccelerometer, fingerprint sensor, gyro sensor, geomagnetic sensor, light sensor, virtual proximity sensingAccelerometer, fingerprint sensor, gyroscope, geomagnetic sensor, Hall sensor, light sensor, virtual proximity sensing
SpeakersNo stereo support (Samsung UK spec)Stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos; USB-C audio, no 3.5 mm headphone socket
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchOne UI 7 (Android 15)Android 13 with One UI 5.1
Software updatesSix OS upgrades and six years of security updates; security updates until 31 August 2031 (UK)Four generations of OS upgrades and five years of security updates; UK spec page lists security support until 31 March 2028
AI featuresGemini Live; Circle to Search with GooglePhoto Remaster and Object Eraser; Circle to Search with Google available after a software update
Safety features–Samsung Knox; Secure Folder; Security and Privacy Dashboard; Private Share with time limits and screenshots disabled
In the box–USB-C cable, SIM tool and paperwork; no charger (TechRadar)

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