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Samsung Galaxy A17 5G vs Infinix Note Edge

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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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Infinix Note Edge

Infinix Note Edge

  • 190 g.
  • Screen: 1208 x 2644 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~429 ppi density).
  • Mediatek Dimensity 7100 (6 nm) processor.
  • 8 GB RAM in this version.
  • Storage: UFS 2.2.
KSh 36,600In Stock
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Our quick verdict

The Infinix Note Edge has a bigger battery (6,500 mAh) and a sharper, brighter screen, scrolls more smoothly (120 Hz) and charges faster (45 W), while the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G has 6 promised OS upgrades and steadier photos and video (OIS).

Weight

Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
192 g
Infinix Note Edge
190 g

Display

Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~385 ppi density)
Infinix Note Edge
1208 x 2644 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~429 ppi density)

Performance

Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
Exynos 1330 (5 nm) processor
Infinix Note Edge
Mediatek Dimensity 7100 (6 nm) processor

Battery capacity

Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
5,000 mAh battery capacity
Infinix Note Edge
6,500 mAh battery capacity

Charging

Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
25 W rated wired charging power
Infinix Note Edge
45 W rated wired charging power

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Samsung Galaxy A17 5G

  • Optical image stabilisation on the main camera.
  • More promised OS upgrades: 6 (vs 3).

Infinix Note Edge

  • Bigger battery: 6,500 mAh (vs 5,000 mAh).
  • Faster rated wired charging: 45 W (vs 25 W).
  • Smoother 120 Hz display (vs 90 Hz).
  • IP65 water and dust resistance (vs IP54).
  • Sharper screen: 429 ppi (vs 385 ppi).
  • Newer Android 16 (vs Android 15).

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PrioritySamsung Galaxy A17 5GInfinix Note Edge
Display6.7-inch OLED display, 90 Hz, 385 ppi6.78-inch OLED display, 120 Hz, 429 ppi
Camera50 MP main camera with OIS50 MP main camera
PerformanceExynos 1330 processorMediatek Dimensity 7100 processor
MemoryUp to 8 GB RAM8 GB RAM
Battery capacity5,000 mAh battery6,500 mAh battery
Charging25 W wired charging45 W wired charging

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy A17 5GInfinix Note Edge
BrandSamsungInfinix
ModelGalaxy A17Note Edge
Announced2025, August 062026, January 19
Release statusAvailable. Released 2025, August 14Available. Released 2026, January 31
Model numbersSM-A176B, SM-A176B/DSX6887
SAR EU0.67 W/kg (head)     0.97 W/kg (body)—

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy A17 5GInfinix Note Edge
Dimensions164.4 x 77.9 x 7.5 mm (6.47 x 3.07 x 0.30 in)163.1 x 77.4 x 7.2 mm (6.42 x 3.05 x 0.28 in)
Weight192 g (6.77 oz)190 g (6.70 oz)
Build materialsGlass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), plastic frame, glass-fiber reinforced plastic backGlass front, plastic back, plastic frame

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy A17 5GInfinix Note Edge
DisplaySuper AMOLED, 90Hz, 800 nits (HBM); 6.7 inches, 110.2 cm2 (~86.0% screen-to-body ratio)6.78 inches, 112.1 cm2 (~88.8% screen-to-body ratio); AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, 2160Hz PWM, 700 nits (typ), 1600 nits (HBM), 4500 nits (peak)
Screen resolution1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~385 ppi density)1208 x 2644 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~429 ppi density)
Display protectionCorning Gorilla Glass VictusCorning Gorilla Glass 7i
Display featuresSuper AMOLED, 90Hz, 800 nits (HBM)1B colors, 120Hz, 2160Hz PWM, 700 nits (typ), 1600 nits (HBM), 4500 nits (peak)
Display technology—AMOLED
Display size—6.78 inches
Refresh rate—120Hz
Brightness—700 nits (typ); 1600 nits (HBM); 4500 nits (peak)
Pixel density—429 ppi
Aspect ratio—19.5:9 ratio
Screen-to-body ratio—88.8% screen-to-body ratio

Performance

Performance specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy A17 5GInfinix Note Edge
ProcessorExynos 1330 (5 nm)Mediatek Dimensity 7100 (6 nm)
CPUOcta-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPUMali-G68 MP2Mali-G610 MC2
User interface—XOS 16
Software support—up to 3 major OS updates
Process node—6 nm

Memory & Storage

Memory & Storage specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy A17 5GInfinix Note Edge
RAM4GB / 6GB / 8GB8GB
Storage128GB / 256GB128GB, 256GB
Expandable storagemicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)No
Memory configurations128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 4GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
Storage technology—UFS 2.2

Cameras

Cameras specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy A17 5GInfinix Note Edge
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, (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF
Front camera13 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm13 MP, f/2.2 (wide)
Rear camera featuresLED flash, panorama, HDRDual-LED flash, HDR, panorama
Rear camera video1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS1440p@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Front camera video1080p@30fps1440p@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Wide camera—50 MP, (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy A17 5GInfinix Note Edge
Battery5000 mAh6500 mAh
Charging25W wired45W wired, 50% in 27 min 10W reverse wired Bypass charging
Reverse charging—10W reverse wired

Software

Software specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy A17 5GInfinix Note Edge
Operating systemAndroid 15, up to 6 major OS updates, One UI 8.5Android 16, up to 3 major OS updates, XOS 16

Network

Network specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy A17 5GInfinix Note Edge
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE / 5GGSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
SIM· Nano-SIM · Nano-SIM + eSIM · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100
4G bands1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66LTE
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 unlockedSA/NSA
Network speedHSPA, LTE, 5GHSPA, LTE, 5G

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy A17 5GInfinix Note Edge
NFCYes (market/region dependent)Yes
Bluetooth5.3, A2DP, LE5.4, 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
PositioningGPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSSGPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, QZSS
RadioNoFM radio
USBUSB Type-C 2.0USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
Infrared—Yes

Durability

Durability specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy A17 5GInfinix Note Edge
Water resistanceIP54 dust protected and water resistant (water splashes)IP65 dust tight and water resistant (low pressure water jets)

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy A17 5GInfinix Note Edge
SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compassFingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
ColorsBlack, Gray, BlueLunar Titanium, Silk Green, Stellar Blue, Shadow Black, Orange
Multitasking and productivityVirtual proximity sensing—

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy A17 5GInfinix Note Edge
LoudspeakersYesYes, with stereo speakers
3.5 mm headphone jackNoNo
Audio features—Tuned by JBL; 24-bit/192kHz Hi-Res & Hi-Res Wireless audio

Tests

Tests specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy A17 5GInfinix Note Edge
PerformanceAnTuTu: 435787 (v10) GeekBench: 2048 (v6) 3DMark: 365 (Wild Life Extreme)—
Display738 nits max brightness (measured)—
Loudspeaker-26.4 LUFS (Good)—
BatteryActive use score 11:48h—
Performance benchmarks—AnTuTu: 637742 (v10) GeekBench: 2815 (v6) 3DMark: 692 (Wild Life Extreme)
Measured display brightness—1342 nits max brightness (measured)
Measured loudspeaker loudness—-22.7 LUFS (Excellent)
Active use battery score—Active use score 11:43h

EU label

EU label specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy A17 5GInfinix Note Edge
EnergyClass B—
Battery43:52h endurance, 1200 cycles—
Free fallClass B (180 falls)—
RepairabilityClass C—

Similarities

  • Both support Wi-Fi 5.
  • Both have NFC.
  • Both have a plastic frame.
  • Both have OLED displays.
  • Both support 5G networks.
  • Both charge over USB-C.

In summary

For most buyers the Infinix Note Edge is the better buy; the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G makes sense if you want 6 promised OS upgrades.

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