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Samsung Galaxy A17 LTE vs Samsung Galaxy A17 5G

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SamsungGalaxy A17 LTESamsungGalaxy A17 5G
Overview
Released2025August 2025
Display
Screen size6.7″6.7″
Resolution2340 × 10802340 × 1080
Sharpness385 pixels per inch385 pixels per inch
PanelOLEDOLED
Refresh rate90 Hz90 Hz
Display typeSuper AMOLED, 16 million colours; 6.7-inch full rectangle or 6.5 inches with rounded cornersSuper AMOLED, FHD+, 16M colours; 6.7″ full rectangle, 6.5″ with rounded corners
Screen protectionCorning Gorilla Glass Victus+Corning Gorilla Glass Victus (front)
Performance
ChipMediaTek Helio G99Exynos 1330
Memory4 GB4 GB
Storage128 GB128 GB
CPUOcta-core at 2.2 GHz and 2 GHz (Samsung); Helio G99 model identified by Notebookcheck's exact LTE reviewOcta-core (2.4 GHz, 2 GHz)
MemoryUK configuration 4 GB RAM and 128 GB storage; microSD up to 2 TB; 105.8 GB available storage listed by Samsung–
Cameras
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Ultra wide camera5 MP5 MP
Telephoto cameraNoneNone
Optical zoomNoneNone
Front camera13 MP13 MP
Main camera50 MP, F1.8, autofocus and optical image stabilisation50 MP wide, F1.8, autofocus, OIS
Ultra wide camera5 MP, F2.25 MP, F2.2
Front camera13 MP, F2.0; no autofocus or optical stabilisation13 MP, F2.0
ZoomDigital zoom up to 10xDigital zoom up to 10x
Video recordingUp to 1920 × 1080 at 30 fps; HD slow motion at 120 fpsUp to FHD (1920 × 1080) at 30 fps; slow motion at 120 fps (HD)
Camera featuresAdditional 2 MP F2.4 macro camera2 MP F2.4 macro camera; night shots up to 2.5× brighter than the previous model (Samsung)
Battery and charging
Battery5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Video playback (maker's claim)Up to 18 hoursUp to 18 hours
Wired chargingUp to 25 WUp to 25 W
Wireless chargingNoneNone
Battery life detail5,000 mAh typical, non-removable; Samsung claims up to 18 hours of wireless video playback; energy class A and at least 1,200 cycles (UK)At least 1,200 charge cycles; EU energy class B
Wired chargingSupports 25 W fast charging25 W fast charging
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight190 g192 g
Thickness7.5 mm7.5 mm
Height × width164.4 × 77.9 mm164.4 × 77.9 mm
Water and dust resistanceIP54IP54
MaterialsGlass-fibre-reinforced polymer back and Gorilla Glass Victus+ front (Samsung launch)–
ColoursBlack, Grey and Light Blue (UK)Black, Grey, Blue
ButtonsSide key can open GeminiKey Island 2.0; side key can open Gemini
Water resistance detailIP54 dust and splash resistance; not for immersionIP54, limited dust and splash resistance; not advised for beach or pool use
BiometricsFingerprint sensorFingerprint sensor
SensorsAccelerometer, fingerprint sensor, gyroscope, geomagnetic sensor, light sensor and virtual proximity sensingAccelerometer, fingerprint sensor, gyro sensor, geomagnetic sensor, light sensor, virtual proximity sensing
SpeakersSingle speaker; Samsung lists no stereo supportNo stereo support (Samsung UK spec)
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchOne UI 7 based on Android 15One UI 7 (Android 15)
Software updatesSix generations of Android upgrades and six years of security updates promised; UK support end date 30 September 2031Six OS upgrades and six years of security updates; security updates until 31 August 2031 (UK)
AI featuresCircle to Search and Gemini LiveGemini Live; Circle to Search with Google
Connectivity
Satellite messaging–Yes
Mobile network4G LTE FDD/TDD, 3G WCDMA and 2G GSM; no 5G. UK LTE FDD bands 1/3/5/7/8/20/28 and TDD bands 38/40/415G Sub6 (FDD, TDD); 4G LTE (FDD, TDD); 3G WCDMA; 2G GSM
SIMDual nano-SIM; second slot shared with microSDDual nano-SIM, with the second slot shared with microSD (UK model)
Wi-Fi802.11a/b/g/n/ac, 2.4 and 5 GHz, VHT80; Wi-Fi DirectWi-Fi 5 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac), 2.4 and 5 GHz, VHT80
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3Bluetooth 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)
NFCSupported on the UK SM-A175F model–
USBUSB Type-C, USB 2.0; wired audio through USB-CUSB Type-C, USB 2.0
PositioningGPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo and QZSSGPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS

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