HMD Skyline vs Samsung Galaxy A17 4G
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Key specifications and important differences. Full details follow below.
| Feature |  HMD Skyline |  Samsung Galaxy A17 4G |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 29,000.00 | Price range: KSh 21,500.00 through KSh 27,500.00 |
| Display | 6.55 inches, 103.6 cm2 (~85.3% screen-to-body ratio); P-OLED | 6.7 inches; Super AMOLED, 90Hz |
| Processor | Qualcomm SM7435-AB Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 (4 nm) | Mediatek Helio G99 (6 nm) |
| RAM | 8GB, 12GB | 4GB, 6GB, 8GB (by selected configuration) |
| Storage | — | 128GB, 256GB |
| Rear camera | 108 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/1.67", 0.64µm, PDAF, OIS; 50 MP, f/2.0, (telephoto), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, PDAF, 2x optical zoom; 13 MP, f/2.5, (ultrawide), 1/3", 1.12µm | 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 | 4600 mAh, user replaceable | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 33W wired, PD3.0 PPS, QC4; 15W wireless (magnetic), Qi2; 5W reverse wireless | 25W wired |
| Weight | 209.5 g (7.41 oz) | 190 g (6.70 oz) |
| Operating system | Android 14, upgradable to Android 15, up to 2 major OS updates | Android 15, up to 6 major OS updates, One UI 7 |
| Network | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G | GSM / HSPA / LTE |
Full specifications
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| Specification | HMD Skyline | Samsung Galaxy A17 4G |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Brand | HMD | Samsung |
| Model | Skyline | Samsung Galaxy A17 4G |
| Announced | 2024, July 18 | 2025, September 18 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 159.8 x 76 x 8.9 mm (6.29 x 2.99 x 0.35 in) | 164.4 x 77.9 x 7.5 mm (6.47 x 3.07 x 0.30 in) |
| Weight | 209.5 g (7.41 oz) | 190 g (6.70 oz) |
| Build materials | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum frame, glass back | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus+), plastic back, plastic frame |
| Display | ||
| Display | 6.55 inches, 103.6 cm2 (~85.3% screen-to-body ratio); P-OLED | 6.7 inches; Super AMOLED, 90Hz |
| Screen resolution | 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~402 ppi density) | 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~385 ppi density) |
| Display protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+, Mohs level 5 |
| Display features | 144Hz, 1000 nits (peak), HDR10 | — |
| Performance | ||
| Processor | Qualcomm SM7435-AB Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 (4 nm) | Mediatek Helio G99 (6 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (4x2.40 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.95 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Adreno 710 | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 8GB, 12GB | 4GB, 6GB, 8GB (by selected configuration) |
| Storage | — | 128GB, 256GB |
| Expandable storage | microSDXC | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) |
| Cameras | ||
| Rear camera | 108 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/1.67", 0.64µm, PDAF, OIS; 50 MP, f/2.0, (telephoto), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, PDAF, 2x optical zoom; 13 MP, f/2.5, (ultrawide), 1/3", 1.12µm | 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 | 50 MP, f/2.5, (wide), AF | 13 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm |
| Rear camera features | LED flash, HDR | LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| Rear camera video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS | 1080p@30fps |
| Front camera video | 1080p@30/60fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Battery & Charging | ||
| Battery | 4600 mAh, user replaceable | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 33W wired, PD3.0 PPS, QC4; 15W wireless (magnetic), Qi2; 5W reverse wireless | 25W wired |
| Software | ||
| Operating system | Android 14, upgradable to Android 15, up to 2 major OS updates | Android 15, up to 6 major OS updates, One UI 7 |
| Network | ||
| Network | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G | GSM / HSPA / LTE |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM | · Nano-SIM · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Connectivity | ||
| NFC | Yes | Yes (market/region dependent) |
| Bluetooth | 5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive | 5.3, A2DP, LE |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Positioning | GPS (L1+L5), GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS | GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS |
| Radio | — | FM radio (market/region dependent) |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG | USB Type-C 2.0 |
| Durability | ||
| Water resistance | IP54 dust protected and water resistant (water splashes) | IP54 dust protected and water resistant (water splashes) |
| Features | ||
| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compass |
| Colors | Neon Pink, Twisted Black, Blue Topaz | — |
| Audio | ||
| Loudspeakers | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes |
| 3.5 mm headphone jack | No | No |
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