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Battle of the Best: Samsung Galaxy A26 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
Samsung Galaxy A26 5G
VS
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
Specifications
Samsung Galaxy A26 5G
VS
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
Build Quality
| Device Height | 164 mm (6.46 inches) | 164.4 mm (6.47 inches) |
| Device Width | 77.5 mm (3.05 inches) | 77.9 mm (3.07 inches) |
| Device Thickness | 7.7 mm (0.3 inches) | 7.5 mm (0.3 inches) |
| Device Weight | 200 g (7.05 oz) | 192 g (6.77 oz) |
| Water Resistance | IP67 | IP54 |
| Back Panel Material | Glass | Glass |
| Frame Construction | Plastic | Plastic |
| Available Color Options | White, Black, Green, Pink | Black, Gray, Blue |
| Biometric Security | Yes, in-button | Yes, in-button |
| Display Coverage | 86.7% | 86% |
System on Chip
| Processing Chip | Samsung Exynos 1380 | Samsung Exynos 1330 |
| Maximum Clock Speed | 2400 MHz | 2400 MHz |
| Processor Core Count | 8 (4 + 4) | 8 (2 + 6) |
| CPU Architecture | - 4 cores at 2 GHz: Cortex-A55- 4 cores at 2.4 GHz: Cortex-A78 | - 6 cores at 2 GHz: Cortex-A55- 2 cores at 2.4 GHz: Cortex-A78 |
| Level 3 Cache | 4 MB | |
| Production Details | Samsung | Samsung |
| Chip Manufacturing Process | 5 nanometers | 5 nanometers |
| AI Processing Unit | Yes | Yes |
| Graphics Processor | Mali-G68 MP5 | Mali-G68 MP2 |
| Graphics Clock Speed | 949 MHz | 949 MHz |
| GPU Shader Units | 160 | 64 |
| Computational Performance | ~303.7 GFLOPS | ~121.5 GFLOPS |
Random Access Memory
| Memory Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Memory Clock Speed | 2133 MHz | 2133 MHz |
| Memory Technology | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Memory Channels | 2 | 2 |
Storage Specifications
| Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Technology | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 |
| Expandable Storage | MicroSD | MicroSD |
Operating System
| OS Version | Android 15 (Can be upgraded to Android 16) | Android 15 |
| Read-Only Memory | One UI 8.0 | One UI 7.0 |
Battery Endurance Tests
| Web Browsing Battery Life | 06:42 hr | 06:03 hr |
| Video Playback Battery Life | 12:14 hr | 11:31 hr |
| Standby Battery Duration | 100 hr | 98 hr |
Primary Camera
| Camera Sensor Configuration | 50 megapixels | 50 megapixels |
| Zoom Capability | Digital | Digital |
| Camera Flash | LED | LED |
| 8K Video Support | No | No |
| 4K Video Support | Up to 30FPS | No |
| Full HD Video Support | Up to 60FPS | Up to 30FPS |
| Slow-Motion Video | 480 FPS (720p) | 120 FPS (720p) |
| Widest Lens Field of View | 120° | |
| Camera Lens Count | 1) Standard: 50 MP 2) Ultrawide: 8 MP 3) Macro: 2 MP | 1) Standard: 50 MP 2) Ultrawide: 5 MP 3) Macro: 2 MP |
| Camera Special Features | - Bokeh mode - Pro mode | - Bokeh mode - Pro mode |
Front Camera
| Front Camera Megapixels | 13 megapixels | 13 megapixels |
| Front Camera Resolution | 4160 x 3120 | 4160 x 3120 |
| Front Camera Aperture | f/2.2 | f/2.0 |
| Front Camera Focal Length | 26 mm | |
| Front Camera Sensor | Hynix Hi-1339 | GalaxyCore GC13A0 |
| Front Camera Sensor Dimensions | 1/3.06" (≈ 0.33 inch) | 1/3.1" (≈ 0.32 inch) |
| Front Camera Pixel Size | 1.12 micron | 1.12 micron |
| Front Camera Autofocus | No | No |
| Front Camera Stabilization | Digital | No |
| Front Camera Video Resolution | 1080p (Full HD) at 30 FPS | 1080p (Full HD) at 30 FPS |
| 3D Depth Sensor | No | No |
Network Specifications
| SIM Card Count | 2 | 2 |
| SIM Card Type | Nano | Nano |
| Dual SIM Functionality | Standby | Standby |
| eSIM Capability | No | Yes |
| Hybrid SIM Slot | Yes | No |
| 2G Network Support | GSM850, GSM900, DCS1800, PCS1900 | GSM850, GSM900, DCS1800, PCS1900 |
| 3G Network Support | UMTS B1(2100), B2(1900), B4(AWS), B5(850), B8(900) | UMTS B1(2100), B2(1900), B4(AWS), B5(850), B8(900) |
| 4G Network Support | LTE B1(2100), B2(1900), B3(1800), B4(AWS), B5(850), B7(2600), B8(900), B12(700), B17(700), B20(800), B26(850), B28(700), B32(1500), B38(2600), B40(2300), B41(2500), B66(AWS-3) | LTE B1(2100), B2(1900), B3(1800), B4(AWS), B5(850), B7(2600), B8(900), B12(700), B17(700), B20(800), B26(850), B28(700), B66(AWS-3) |
| 5G Network Compatibility | Yes | Yes |
Audio Specifications
| Sound Output | Mono | Mono |
| 3.5mm Audio Jack | No | No |
| FM Radio | No | |
| Advanced Audio Processing | Yes | Yes |
Additional Features
| Product Category | Mid-range | Budget |
| Announcement Date | March 2025 | August 2025 |
| Initial Pricing | $190 | $229 |
| Sensor List | - Gyroscope - Accelerometer - Ambient light sensor - Compass - Fingerprint | - Proximity sensor - Gyroscope - Accelerometer - Ambient light sensor - Compass - Fingerprint |
Final Rating
| Display Rating | 80 | 73 |
| Camera Rating | 54* | 53* |
| Gaming Performance Rating | 30 | 22 |
| Battery Rating | 64 | 61 |
| Connectivity Rating | 68 | 71 |
| Overall Review Score | 58* | 55* |
Phone Price Comparison
Samsung Galaxy A26 5G
$190.00 USD
EUR
161.25
INR
17,443.20
NGN
270,051.33
JPY
29,794.05
MYR
762.36
CNY
1,325.50
ZAR
3,064.15
RUB
14,396.74
GBP
140.01
CHF
149.17
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
$229.00 USD
EUR
194.35
INR
21,023.64
NGN
325,482.92
JPY
35,909.67
MYR
918.84
CNY
1,597.57
ZAR
3,693.11
RUB
17,351.86
GBP
168.75
CHF
179.79
