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Samsung Galaxy A17 4G vs OPPO A5 5G

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Samsung Galaxy A17 4G

Samsung Galaxy A17 4G

  • 190 g.
  • About 90 Hz display refresh rate.
  • About 6.7 inch screen.
  • Mediatek Helio G99 (6 nm) processor.
  • 5,000 mAh battery capacity.
KSh 23,000In Stock
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OPPO A5 5G

OPPO A5 5G

  • 194 g.
  • Screen: 720 x 1604 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~264 ppi density).
  • Mediatek Dimensity 6300 (6 nm) processor.
  • Storage: UFS 2.2.
  • 6,000 mAh battery capacity.
KSh 23,800In Stock
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Our quick verdict

The OPPO A5 5G has a bigger battery (6,000 mAh), scrolls more smoothly (120 Hz) and charges faster (45 W), while the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G has a sharper OLED screen, longer software support (6 OS upgrades promised), steadier photos and video (OIS) and sharper selfies (13 MP).

Weight

Samsung Galaxy A17 4G
190 g
OPPO A5 5G
194 g

Display

Samsung Galaxy A17 4G
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~385 ppi density)
OPPO A5 5G
720 x 1604 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~264 ppi density)

Performance

Samsung Galaxy A17 4G
Mediatek Helio G99 (6 nm) processor
OPPO A5 5G
Mediatek Dimensity 6300 (6 nm) processor

Battery capacity

Samsung Galaxy A17 4G
5,000 mAh battery capacity
OPPO A5 5G
6,000 mAh battery capacity

Charging

Samsung Galaxy A17 4G
25 W wired charging
OPPO A5 5G
45 W wired charging

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Samsung Galaxy A17 4G

  • OLED display (vs LCD).
  • Sharper screen: 385 ppi (vs 264 ppi).
  • Optical image stabilisation on the main camera.
  • 6 OS upgrades promised.
  • Higher-resolution selfie camera: 13 MP (vs 8 MP).

OPPO A5 5G

  • Bigger battery: 6,000 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).
  • Rated for more charge cycles: 1,600 (vs 1,200).
  • Newer Bluetooth 5.4 (vs 5.3).

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PrioritySamsung Galaxy A17 4GOPPO A5 5G
Display6.7-inch OLED display, 90 Hz, 385 ppi6.67-inch LCD display, 120 Hz, 264 ppi
Camera50 MP main camera with OIS50 MP main camera
PerformanceMediatek Helio G99 processorMediatek Dimensity 6300 processor
Battery capacity5,000 mAh battery6,000 mAh battery
Charging25 W wired charging45 W wired charging
Water resistanceIP54 water and dust resistanceIP65 water and dust resistance

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy A17 4GOPPO A5 5G
BrandSamsungOPPO
ModelGalaxy A17 4GA5 5G (CPH2735)
Announced2025, September 182025, May 15
Release statusAvailable. Released 2025, September 18Available. Released 2025, May 15
Model numbersSM-A175F, SM-A175F/DS, SM-A175M, SM-A175M/DS, SM-A175F/DSBCPH2735, PKW120, CPH2727
SAR EU0.37 W/kg (head)     1.18 W/kg (body)—

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy A17 4GOPPO A5 5G
Dimensions164.4 x 77.9 x 7.5 mm (6.47 x 3.07 x 0.30 in)165.7 x 76.2 x 8 mm (6.52 x 3.00 x 0.31 in)
Weight190 g (6.70 oz)194 g (6.84 oz)
Build materialsGlass front (Gorilla Glass Victus+), plastic back, plastic frame—
Additional body features—MIL-STD-810H compliant* * does not guarantee ruggedness or use in extreme conditions

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy A17 4GOPPO A5 5G
DisplaySuper AMOLED, 90Hz; 6.7 inches, 110.2 cm2 (~86.0% screen-to-body ratio)6.67 inches, 107.2 cm2 (~84.9% screen-to-body ratio); IPS LCD, 120Hz, 1000 nits (HBM)
Screen resolution1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~385 ppi density)720 x 1604 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~264 ppi density)
Display protectionCorning Gorilla Glass Victus+Corning Gorilla Glass 7i
Display featuresSuper AMOLED, 90Hz120Hz, 1000 nits (HBM)
Display technology—IPS LCD
Display size—6.67 inches
Refresh rate—120Hz
Brightness—1000 nits (HBM)
Pixel density—264 ppi
Aspect ratio—20:9 ratio
Screen-to-body ratio—84.9% screen-to-body ratio

Performance

Performance specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy A17 4GOPPO A5 5G
ProcessorMediatek Helio G99 (6 nm)Mediatek Dimensity 6300 (6 nm)
CPUOcta-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPUMali-G57 MC2Mali-G57 MC2
User interface—ColorOS 15
Process node—6 nm

Memory & Storage

Memory & Storage specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy A17 4GOPPO A5 5G
RAM4GB / 6GB / 8GB4GB, 6GB, 8GB
Storage128GB / 256GB128GB, 256GB
Expandable storagemicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)microSDXC
Memory configurations128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 4GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
Storage technology—UFS 2.2

Cameras

Cameras specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy A17 4GOPPO A5 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, (wide), PDAF 2 MP, f/2.4, (wide)
Front camera13 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm8 MP, f/2.0, (wide)
Rear camera featuresLED flash, panorama, HDRLED flash, HDR, panorama
Rear camera video1080p@30fps1080p@30fps (6/8GB RAM models only)
Front camera video1080p@30fps1080p@30fps
Front camera features—Panorama
Wide camera—50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), PDAF

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy A17 4GOPPO A5 5G
Battery5000 mAh6000 mAh
Charging25W wired45W wired, 33W PPS, 13.5W PD, 50% in 37 min

Software

Software specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy A17 4GOPPO A5 5G
Operating systemAndroid 15, up to 6 major OS updates, One UI 7Android 15, ColorOS 15

Network

Network specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy A17 4GOPPO A5 5G
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTEGSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
SIM· Nano-SIM · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 - International; HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100 - China
4G bands1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 411, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66 - version 1; 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 26, 28, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42 - version 2; 1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41 - China
Network speedHSPA, LTEHSPA, LTE, 5G
5G bands—1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78 SA/NSA - version 1; 1, 3, 28, 41, 77, 78 SA/NSA - version 2; 1, 5, 8, 28, 41, 77, 78 - China

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy A17 4GOPPO A5 5G
NFCYes (market/region dependent)Yes, (market/region dependent)
Bluetooth5.3, A2DP, LE5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
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, BDS, QZSS
RadioFM radio (market/region dependent)—
USBUSB Type-C 2.0USB Type-C 2.0, OTG

Durability

Durability specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy A17 4GOPPO A5 5G
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 4GOPPO A5 5G
SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compassFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
ColorsBlack, Gray, Light blueAurora Green, Mist White
Multitasking and productivityVirtual proximity sensing—

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy A17 4GOPPO A5 5G
LoudspeakersYesYes
3.5 mm headphone jackNoYes

EU label

EU label specifications comparison
SpecificationSamsung Galaxy A17 4GOPPO A5 5G
EnergyClass AClass A
Battery51:33h endurance, 1200 cycles85:05h endurance, 1600 cycles
Free fallClass B (180 falls)Class A (270 falls)
RepairabilityClass CClass B

Similarities

  • Both support Wi-Fi 5.
  • Both have NFC.
  • Both charge over USB-C.
  • Both take two SIM cards.
  • Both run Android 15.
  • Both offer up to 256 GB of storage.

In summary

Get the OPPO A5 5G if you want a bigger battery and smoother scrolling, or the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G if you would rather have a sharper OLED screen and longer software support.

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