Samsung Galaxy M17 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A08 4G 128GB

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Feature	Samsung Galaxy M17 5G	Samsung Galaxy A08 4G 128GB
Price	KSh 19,000.00 – KSh 20,500.00Price range: KSh 19,000.00 through KSh 20,500.00	KSh 16,500.00
Display	6.7 inches; Super AMOLED	6.7 inches: PLS LCD, 90Hz
Processor	Exynos 1330 (5 nm)	MediaTek Helio G99
RAM	4GB, 6GB, 8GB	6GB
Storage	128GB	128GB
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 2MP depth sensor
Battery	5000 mAh	Li-Ion 6000 mAh
Charging	25W wired	25W wired
Weight	192 g (6.77 oz)	188 g (6.63 oz)
Operating system	Android 15, up to 6 major OS updates, One UI 7	Android 16, up to 6 major OS updates, One UI 8
Network	GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G	GSM / HSPA / LTE

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SpecificationSamsung Galaxy M17 5GSamsung Galaxy A08 4G 128GB

Specification	Samsung Galaxy M17 5G	Samsung Galaxy A08 4G 128GB
General
Brand	Samsung	Samsung
Model	Galaxy M17 5G	Galaxy A08
Announced	2025, October 10	2026, September 07
Design
Dimensions	164.4 x 77.9 x 7.5 mm (6.47 x 3.07 x 0.30 in)	167.4 x 77.4 x 7.6 mm (6.59 x 3.05 x 0.30 in)
Weight	192 g (6.77 oz)	188 g (6.63 oz)
Build materials	Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), plastic back, plastic frame	Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Display
Display	6.7 inches; Super AMOLED	6.7 inches: PLS LCD, 90Hz
Screen resolution	1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~385 ppi density)	720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~262 ppi density)
Display protection	Corning Gorilla Glass Victus	PLS LCD
Display features	90Hz, 1100 nits (HBM)	PLS LCD
Performance
Processor	Exynos 1330 (5 nm)	MediaTek Helio G99
CPU	Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)	Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU	Mali-G68 MP2	Mali-G57 MC2
Memory & Storage
RAM	4GB, 6GB, 8GB	6GB
Storage	128GB	128GB
Storage technology	—	No
Expandable storage	microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)	microSDXC (dedicated 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 2MP depth sensor
Front camera	13 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm	8 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm
Rear camera features	LED flash, panorama, HDR	LED flash
Rear camera video	1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS	1080p@30/60fps
Front camera video	1080p@30fps	1080p@30fps
Battery & Charging
Battery	5000 mAh	Li-Ion 6000 mAh
Charging	25W wired	25W wired
Software
Operating system	Android 15, up to 6 major OS updates, One UI 7	Android 16, up to 6 major OS updates, One UI 8
Network
Network	GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G	GSM / HSPA / LTE
SIM	Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM	Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Connectivity
NFC	Yes	No
Bluetooth	5.3, A2DP, LE	5.3, A2DP, LE
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, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Radio	No	FM radio
USB	USB Type-C 2.0	USB Type-C 2.0
Ultra Wideband (UWB)	—	No
Satellite features	—	No
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	Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
Colors	Moonlight Silver, Sapphire Black	Gray, Light Violet, Dark Green
Audio
Loudspeakers	Yes	Yes
3.5 mm headphone jack	No	Yes

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