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Samsung Galaxy A26 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A17 5G

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Samsung Galaxy A26 5G

Samsung Galaxy A26 5G

  • 200 g.
  • About 120 Hz display refresh rate.
  • About 6.7 inch screen.
  • Exynos 1380 (5 nm) - Global, Exynos 1280 (5 nm) - LATAM processor.
  • 5,000 mAh battery capacity.
KSh 27,000In Stock
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Samsung Galaxy A17 5G

Samsung Galaxy A17 5G

  • 192 g.
  • About 90 Hz display refresh rate.
  • About 6.7 inch screen.
  • Exynos 1330 (5 nm) processor.
  • 5,000 mAh battery capacity.
KSh 31,500In Stock
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Our quick verdict

With the same 6.7-inch OLED screen, 5,000 mAh battery and 50 MP main camera, the Samsung Galaxy A26 5G is the better buy: it scrolls more smoothly (120 Hz) and has a higher-resolution main camera (50 MP) and better water and dust protection (IP67).

Weight

Samsung Galaxy A26 5G
200 g
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
192 g

Refresh

Samsung Galaxy A26 5G
About 120 Hz display refresh rate
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
About 90 Hz display refresh rate

Performance

Samsung Galaxy A26 5G
Exynos 1380 (5 nm) - Global Exynos 1280 (5 nm) - LATAM processor
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
Exynos 1330 (5 nm) processor

Water resistance

Samsung Galaxy A26 5G
IP67 water and dust resistance
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
IP54 water and dust resistance

Processor

Samsung Galaxy A26 5G
Exynos 1380 (5 nm) - Global
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
Exynos 1330 (5 nm)

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Samsung Galaxy A26 5G

  • Smoother 120 Hz display (vs 90 Hz).
  • IP67 water and dust resistance (vs IP54).
  • Plastic frame and glass back (vs plastic frame).
  • 4K video recording (vs 1080p).

Samsung Galaxy A17 5G

  • 6.7-inch OLED display, 90 Hz, 385 ppi.
  • Exynos 1330 processor.
  • Up to 8 GB RAM.
  • Up to 256 GB storage.

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PrioritySamsung Galaxy A26 5GSamsung Galaxy A17 5G
Display6.7-inch OLED display, 120 Hz, 385 ppi6.7-inch OLED display, 90 Hz, 385 ppi
Camera50 MP main camera with OIS50 MP main camera with OIS
PerformanceExynos 1380 processorExynos 1330 processor
Battery capacity5,000 mAh battery5,000 mAh battery
Weight200 g192 g
Water resistanceIP67 water and dust resistanceIP54 water and dust resistance

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy A26 5GSamsung Galaxy A17 5G
BrandSamsungSamsung
ModelGalaxy A26Galaxy A17
Announced2025, March 022025, August 06
Release statusAvailable. Released 2025, March 19Available. Released 2025, August 14
Model numbersSM-A266E, SM-A266E/DS, SM-A266E/DSN, SM-A266B, SM-A266B/DS, SM-A266B/DSN, SM-A266U, SM-A266U1, SM-A266WSM-A176B, SM-A176B/DS
SAR0.75 W/kg (head)     1.09 W/kg (body)—
SAR EU0.41 W/kg (head)     0.96 W/kg (body)0.67 W/kg (head)     0.97 W/kg (body)

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy A26 5GSamsung Galaxy A17 5G
Dimensions164 x 77.5 x 7.7 mm (6.46 x 3.05 x 0.30 in)164.4 x 77.9 x 7.5 mm (6.47 x 3.07 x 0.30 in)
Weight200 g (7.05 oz)192 g (6.77 oz)
Build materialsGlass 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 specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy A26 5GSamsung Galaxy A17 5G
DisplaySuper AMOLED, 120Hz; 6.7 inches, 110.2 cm2 (~86.7% screen-to-body ratio)Super AMOLED, 90Hz, 800 nits (HBM); 6.7 inches, 110.2 cm2 (~86.0% screen-to-body ratio)
Screen resolution1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~385 ppi density)1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~385 ppi density)
Display protectionCorning Gorilla Glass Victus+Corning Gorilla Glass Victus
Display featuresSuper AMOLED, 120HzSuper AMOLED, 90Hz, 800 nits (HBM)

Performance

Performance specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy A26 5GSamsung Galaxy A17 5G
ProcessorExynos 1380 (5 nm) - Global Exynos 1280 (5 nm) - LATAMExynos 1330 (5 nm)
CPUOcta-core (4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) - Global Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) - LATAMOcta-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPUMali-G68 MP5 - Global Mali-G68 - LATAMMali-G68 MP2

Memory & Storage

Memory & Storage specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy A26 5GSamsung Galaxy A17 5G
RAM4GB / 6GB / 8GB4GB / 6GB / 8GB
Storage128GB / 256GB128GB / 256GB
Expandable storagemicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Memory configurations128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 4GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM

Cameras

Cameras specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy A26 5GSamsung Galaxy A17 5G
Rear camera50 MP, f/1.8, 27mm (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, PDAF, OIS 8 MP, f/2.2, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm 2 MP (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 camera13 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/3.06", 1.12µm13 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm
Rear camera featuresLED flash, panorama, HDRLED flash, panorama, HDR
Rear camera video4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 720p@480fps, gyro-EIS1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS
Front camera video1080p@30fps1080p@30fps

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy A26 5GSamsung Galaxy A17 5G
Battery5000 mAh5000 mAh
Charging25W wired25W wired

Software

Software specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy A26 5GSamsung Galaxy A17 5G
Operating systemAndroid 15, up to 6 major OS updates, One UI 8.5Android 15, up to 6 major OS updates, One UI 8.5

Network

Network specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy A26 5GSamsung Galaxy A17 5G
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE / 5GGSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
SIM· Nano-SIM + eSIM · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM· Nano-SIM · Nano-SIM + eSIM · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 32, 38, 40, 41, 66 - International; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 13, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 39, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71 - USA1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66
5G bands1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - International; 2, 5, 25, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave - USA1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - International; 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 26, 28, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - India; SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave - USA unlocked
Network speedHSPA, LTE, 5GHSPA, LTE, 5G

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy A26 5GSamsung Galaxy A17 5G
NFCYes (market/region dependent)Yes (market/region dependent)
Bluetooth5.3, A2DP, LE5.3, A2DP, LE
Wi-FiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi DirectWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
PositioningGPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSSGPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS
RadioUnspecifiedNo
USBUSB Type-C 2.0, OTGUSB Type-C 2.0

Durability

Durability specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy A26 5GSamsung Galaxy A17 5G
Water resistanceIP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min)IP54 dust protected and water resistant (water splashes)

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy A26 5GSamsung Galaxy A17 5G
SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compassFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass
ColorsBlack, White, Mint, Peach PinkBlack, Gray, Blue
Multitasking and productivityVirtual proximity sensingVirtual proximity sensing

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy A26 5GSamsung Galaxy A17 5G
LoudspeakersYesYes
3.5 mm headphone jackNoNo

Tests

Tests specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy A26 5GSamsung Galaxy A17 5G
PerformanceAnTuTu: 579811 (v10) GeekBench: 2768 (v6) 3DMark: 794 (Wild Life Extreme)AnTuTu: 435787 (v10) GeekBench: 2048 (v6) 3DMark: 365 (Wild Life Extreme)
Display777 nits max brightness (measured)738 nits max brightness (measured)
Loudspeaker-27.1 LUFS (Good)-26.4 LUFS (Good)
BatteryActive use score 10:44hActive use score 11:48h

EU label

EU label specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy A26 5GSamsung Galaxy A17 5G
EnergyClass CClass B
Battery37:05h endurance, 1200 cycles43:52h endurance, 1200 cycles
Free fallClass B (269 falls)Class B (180 falls)
RepairabilityClass CClass C

Similarities

  • Both have 5,000 mAh batteries.
  • Both have optical image stabilisation.
  • Both support Wi-Fi 5.
  • Both use Bluetooth 5.3.
  • Both have NFC.
  • Both support 5G networks.

In summary

The Samsung Galaxy A26 5G is the better buy for almost everyone, with smoother scrolling and a higher-resolution main camera.

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