Samsung Galaxy A17 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A27 5G
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Key specifications and important differences. Full details follow below.
| Feature |  Samsung Galaxy A17 5G | Samsung Galaxy A27 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 31,500.00 | Price range: KSh 34,500.00 through KSh 39,000.00 |
| Display | 6.7 inches, 110.2 cm2 (~86.0% screen-to-body ratio); Super AMOLED | Super AMOLED, 120Hz; 6.7 inches, 110.2 cm2 (~86.8% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Processor | Exynos 1330 (5 nm) | Qualcomm SM6475-AB Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 (4 nm) |
| RAM | 4GB, 6GB, 8GB | 6GB / 8GB |
| Storage | — | 128GB / 256GB |
| Rear camera | 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) | 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, PDAF, OIS; 5 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide), 1/5.0", 1.12µm; 2 MP (macro) |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 25W wired | 25W wired, 45% in 30 min |
| Weight | 192 g (6.77 oz) | 200 g (7.05 oz) |
| Operating system | Android 15, up to 6 major OS updates, One UI 8.5 | Android 16, 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 A17 5G | Samsung Galaxy A27 5G |
|---|---|---|
| General | ||
| Brand | Samsung | Samsung |
| Model | Galaxy A17 5G | Galaxy A27 5G |
| Announced | 2025, August 06 | 2026, June 10 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 164.4 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) |
| Weight | 192 g (6.77 oz) | 200 g (7.05 oz) |
| Build materials | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), plastic frame, glass-fiber reinforced plastic back | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus+), plastic frame, glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus+) |
| Display | ||
| Display | 6.7 inches, 110.2 cm2 (~86.0% screen-to-body ratio); Super AMOLED | Super AMOLED, 120Hz; 6.7 inches, 110.2 cm2 (~86.8% screen-to-body ratio) |
| 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 | 90Hz, 800 nits (HBM) | 120Hz |
| Performance | ||
| Processor | Exynos 1330 (5 nm) | Qualcomm SM6475-AB Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 (4 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Mali-G68 MP2 | Adreno 710 |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 4GB, 6GB, 8GB | 6GB / 8GB |
| Storage | — | 128GB / 256GB |
| Storage technology | — | UFS 3.1 |
| Expandable storage | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) |
| Cameras | ||
| Rear camera | 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) | 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, PDAF, OIS; 5 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide), 1/5.0", 1.12µm; 2 MP (macro) |
| Front camera | 13 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm | 12 MP, f/2.2, (wide) |
| Rear camera features | LED flash, panorama, HDR | LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| Rear camera video | 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 720p@480fps, gyro-EIS |
| Front camera video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Battery & Charging | ||
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charging | 25W wired | 25W wired, 45% in 30 min |
| Software | ||
| Operating system | Android 15, up to 6 major OS updates, One UI 8.5 | Android 16, up to 6 major OS updates, One UI 8.5 |
| Network | ||
| Network | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
| SIM | Nano-SIM; Nano-SIM + eSIM; Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM; Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Connectivity | ||
| NFC | Yes (market/region dependent) | Yes (market/region dependent) |
| Bluetooth | 5.3, A2DP, LE | 5.1, A2DP, LE, ASHA |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, 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 | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
| Durability | ||
| Water resistance | IP54 dust protected and water resistant (water splashes) | IP64 dust tight and water resistant (water splashes) |
| Features | ||
| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass; Virtual proximity sensing | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass; virtual proximity sensing |
| Colors | Black, Gray, Blue | Black, Blue, Light Green, Light Pink |
| Audio | ||
| Loudspeakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5 mm headphone jack | No | No |
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