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Samsung Galaxy A17 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A27 5G

Compare cameras, battery, screen and everyday features.

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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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Samsung Galaxy A27 5G

Samsung Galaxy A27 5G

  • 200 g.
  • About 120 Hz display refresh rate.
  • About 6.7 inch screen.
  • Qualcomm SM6475-AB Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 (4 nm) processor.
  • Storage: UFS 3.1.
KSh 34,500In 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 A27 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 (IP64).

Weight

Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
192 g
Samsung Galaxy A27 5G
200 g

Refresh

Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
About 90 Hz display refresh rate
Samsung Galaxy A27 5G
About 120 Hz display refresh rate

Performance

Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
Exynos 1330 (5 nm) processor
Samsung Galaxy A27 5G
Qualcomm SM6475-AB Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 (4 nm) processor

Water resistance

Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
IP54 water and dust resistance
Samsung Galaxy A27 5G
IP64 water and dust resistance

Connections

Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.3
Samsung Galaxy A27 5G
Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.1

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Samsung Galaxy A17 5G

  • Newer Bluetooth 5.3 (vs 5.1).

Samsung Galaxy A27 5G

  • Smoother 120 Hz display (vs 90 Hz).
  • IP64 water and dust resistance (vs IP54).
  • Plastic frame and glass back (vs plastic frame).
  • 4K video recording (vs 1080p).
  • Newer Android 16 (vs Android 15).

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PrioritySamsung Galaxy A17 5GSamsung Galaxy A27 5G
Display6.7-inch OLED display, 90 Hz, 385 ppi6.7-inch OLED display, 120 Hz, 385 ppi
PerformanceExynos 1330 processorQualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 processor
Weight192 g200 g
Water resistanceIP54 water and dust resistanceIP64 water and dust resistance
ConnectionsWi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.3Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.1
SoftwareAndroid 15, 6 OS upgrades promisedAndroid 16, 6 OS upgrades promised

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy A17 5GSamsung Galaxy A27 5G
BrandSamsungSamsung
ModelGalaxy A17Galaxy A27
Announced2025, August 062026, June 10
Release statusAvailable. Released 2025, August 14Available. Released 2026, July 03
Model numbersSM-A176B, SM-A176B/DSSM-A276E, SM-A276E/DS, SM-A276E/DSN, SM-A276B, SM-A276B/DS, SM-A276B/DSN, SM-A276U, SM-A276U1, SM-A276W
SAR EU0.67 W/kg (head)     0.97 W/kg (body)0.78 W/kg (head)     0.91 W/kg (body)
SAR—0.86 W/kg (head)

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy A17 5GSamsung Galaxy A27 5G
Dimensions164.4 x 77.9 x 7.5 mm (6.47 x 3.07 x 0.30 in)162.4 x 78.2 x 7.8 mm (6.39 x 3.08 x 0.31 in)
Weight192 g (6.77 oz)200 g (7.05 oz)
Build materialsGlass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), plastic frame, glass-fiber reinforced plastic backGlass front (Gorilla Glass Victus+), plastic frame, glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus+)

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy A17 5GSamsung Galaxy A27 5G
DisplaySuper AMOLED, 90Hz, 800 nits (HBM); 6.7 inches, 110.2 cm2 (~86.0% screen-to-body ratio)Super AMOLED, 120Hz; 6.7 inches, 110.2 cm2 (~86.8% 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 VictusCorning Gorilla Glass Victus+
Display featuresSuper AMOLED, 90Hz, 800 nits (HBM)Super AMOLED, 120Hz

Performance

Performance specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy A17 5GSamsung Galaxy A27 5G
ProcessorExynos 1330 (5 nm)Qualcomm SM6475-AB Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 (4 nm)
CPUOcta-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPUMali-G68 MP2Adreno 710

Memory & Storage

Memory & Storage specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy A17 5GSamsung Galaxy A27 5G
RAM4GB / 6GB / 8GB6GB / 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 4GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
Storage technology—UFS 3.1

Cameras

Cameras specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy A17 5GSamsung Galaxy A27 5G
Rear camera50 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)50 MP, f/1.8, 27mm (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, PDAF, OIS 5 MP, f/2.2, 16mm (ultrawide), 1/5.0", 1.12µm 2 MP (macro)
Front camera13 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm12 MP, f/2.2, 25mm (wide), 1/3.2", 1.12µm
Rear camera featuresLED flash, panorama, HDRLED flash, panorama, HDR
Rear camera video1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 720p@480fps, gyro-EIS
Front camera video1080p@30fps1080p@30fps

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy A17 5GSamsung Galaxy A27 5G
Battery5000 mAh5000 mAh
Charging25W wired25W wired, 45% in 30 min

Software

Software specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy A17 5GSamsung Galaxy A27 5G
Operating systemAndroid 15, up to 6 major OS updates, One UI 8.5Android 16, up to 6 major OS updates, One UI 8.5

Network

Network specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy A17 5GSamsung Galaxy A27 5G
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE / 5GGSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
SIM· Nano-SIM · Nano-SIM + eSIM · 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, 28, 38, 40, 41, 661, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 32, 38, 40, 41, 66
5G bands1, 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 unlocked1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6
Network speedHSPA, LTE, 5GHSPA, LTE, 5G

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy A17 5GSamsung Galaxy A27 5G
NFCYes (market/region dependent)Yes (market/region dependent)
Bluetooth5.3, A2DP, LE5.1, A2DP, LE, ASHA
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
RadioNoNo
USBUSB Type-C 2.0USB Type-C 2.0, OTG

Durability

Durability specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy A17 5GSamsung Galaxy A27 5G
Water resistanceIP54 dust protected and water resistant (water splashes)IP64 dust tight and water resistant (water splashes)

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy A17 5GSamsung Galaxy A27 5G
SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compassFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass
ColorsBlack, Gray, BlueBlack, Blue, Light Green, Light Pink
Multitasking and productivityVirtual proximity sensingVirtual proximity sensing

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy A17 5GSamsung Galaxy A27 5G
LoudspeakersYesYes
3.5 mm headphone jackNoNo

Tests

Tests specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy A17 5GSamsung Galaxy A27 5G
PerformanceAnTuTu: 435787 (v10) GeekBench: 2048 (v6) 3DMark: 365 (Wild Life Extreme)AnTuTu: 694659 (v10), 885852 (v11) GeekBench: 2973 (v6) 3DMark: 911 (Wild Life Extreme)
Display738 nits max brightness (measured)800 nits max brightness (measured)
Loudspeaker-26.4 LUFS (Good)-26.4 LUFS (Good)
BatteryActive use score 11:48hActive use score 12:41h

EU label

EU label specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy A17 5GSamsung Galaxy A27 5G
EnergyClass BClass A
Battery43:52h endurance, 1200 cycles51:10h endurance, 1200 cycles
Free fallClass B (180 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 have NFC.
  • Both support 5G networks.
  • Both charge over USB-C.

In summary

The Samsung Galaxy A27 5G is the better buy for almost everyone, with smoother scrolling and a higher-resolution main camera.

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