Samsung Galaxy A36 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
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Key specifications and important differences. Full details follow below.
| Feature |  Samsung Galaxy A36 5G |  Samsung Galaxy A17 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 38,000.00 – KSh 40,000.00 | KSh 31,500.00 |
| Display | 6.7 inches, 110.2 cm2 (~86.5% screen-to-body ratio); Super AMOLED | 6.7 inches, 110.2 cm2 (~86.0% screen-to-body ratio); Super AMOLED |
| Processor | Qualcomm SM6475-AB Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 (4 nm) | Exynos 1330 (5 nm) |
| RAM | — | 4GB, 6GB, 8GB |
| Rear camera | 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/1.96", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS; 8 MP, f/2.2, 123˚, (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm; 5 MP, f/2.4, (macro) | 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, AF, OIS; 5 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide), 1/5.0", 1.12µm; 2 MP (macro) |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 45W wired, 66% in 30 min, 100% in 68 min | 25W wired |
| Weight | 195 g (6.88 oz) | 192 g (6.77 oz) |
| Operating system | Android 15, up to 6 major OS updates, One UI 8.5 | Android 15, up to 6 major OS updates, One UI 8.5 |
| Network | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
Full specifications
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| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A36 5G | Samsung Galaxy A17 5G |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Brand | Samsung | Samsung |
| Model | Galaxy A36 5G | Galaxy A17 5G |
| Announced | 2025, March 02 | 2025, August 06 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 162.9 x 78.2 x 7.4 mm (6.41 x 3.08 x 0.29 in) | 164.4 x 77.9 x 7.5 mm (6.47 x 3.07 x 0.30 in) |
| Weight | 195 g (6.88 oz) | 192 g (6.77 oz) |
| Build materials | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus+), plastic frame, glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus+) | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), plastic frame, glass-fiber reinforced plastic back |
| Display | ||
| Display | 6.7 inches, 110.2 cm2 (~86.5% screen-to-body ratio); Super AMOLED | 6.7 inches, 110.2 cm2 (~86.0% screen-to-body ratio); Super AMOLED |
| Screen resolution | 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~385 ppi density) | 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~385 ppi density) |
| Display protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+, Mohs level 5 | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus, Mohs level 5 |
| Display features | 120Hz, 1200 nits (HBM), 1900 nits (peak) | 90Hz, 800 nits (HBM) |
| Performance | ||
| Processor | Qualcomm SM6475-AB Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 (4 nm) | Exynos 1330 (5 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Adreno 710 | Mali-G68 MP2 |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | — | 4GB, 6GB, 8GB |
| Storage technology | UFS 2.2 | — |
| Expandable storage | No | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) |
| Cameras | ||
| Rear camera | 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/1.96", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS; 8 MP, f/2.2, 123˚, (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm; 5 MP, f/2.4, (macro) | 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, AF, OIS; 5 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide), 1/5.0", 1.12µm; 2 MP (macro) |
| Front camera | 12 MP, f/2.2, (wide) | 13 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm |
| Rear camera features | LED flash, panorama, HDR | LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| Rear camera video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS | 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS |
| Front camera video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 10-bit HDR | 1080p@30fps |
| Battery & Charging | ||
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 45W wired, 66% in 30 min, 100% in 68 min | 25W wired |
| Software | ||
| Operating system | Android 15, up to 6 major OS updates, One UI 8.5 | Android 15, up to 6 major OS updates, One UI 8.5 |
| Network | ||
| Network | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM; Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time) | Nano-SIM; Nano-SIM + eSIM; Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Connectivity | ||
| NFC | Yes (market/region dependent) | Yes (market/region dependent) |
| Bluetooth | 5.4, A2DP, LE | 5.3, A2DP, LE |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Positioning | GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS | GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG | USB Type-C 2.0 |
| Durability | ||
| Water resistance | IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min) | IP54 dust protected and water resistant (water splashes) |
| Features | ||
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass; Virtual Proximity Sensing | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass; Virtual proximity sensing |
| Colors | Lavender, Black, White, Lime | Black, Gray, Blue |
| Audio | ||
| Loudspeakers | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes |
| 3.5 mm headphone jack | No | No |
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