Side-by-side technical data
Samsung Galaxy A17 vs Realme 16T
Comparison between Samsung Galaxy A17 and Realme 16T: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Samsung and Realme.
The verdict
Your pick: Samsung Galaxy A17, ahead on Performance & hardware, Camera and Connectivity. Unless Battery & charging decides it for you.
| Category | Galaxy A17 | 16T |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.6 | 6.6 |
| Performance & hardware | 5.4 | 4.9 |
| Camera | 6.1 | 5.4 |
| Connectivity | 6.7 | 6.3 |
| Battery & charging | 5.5 | 7.1 |
Which one is for you?
Samsung Galaxy A17, if you care about…
- Storage Type
- UFS 3.1
- against UFS 2.2
- Display Technology
- Super AMOLED
- against IPS LCD
- RAM Type
- DDR5
- against LPDDR4X
- Display Pixel Density
- 385 ppi
- against 254 ppi
Realme 16T, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 8,000 mAh
- against 5,000 mAh
- AnTuTu Score
- 649,327
- against 519,526
- Display Refresh Rate
- 144 Hz
- against 90 Hz
- Peak Display Brightness
- 1,200 nits
- against 800 nits
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Galaxy A17 | 16T |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Samsung Exynos 1330 | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 |
| Processor Process Size | 5 nm Best value | 6 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G68 MP2 | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 Best value | UFS 2.2 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.4 GHz | 2.4 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 519,526 | 649,327 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 980 Best value | 782 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 2,048 Best value | 2,012 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core processor with 2 Cortex-A78 cores at 2.4 GHz and 6 Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz | Octa-core CPU with 2 Cortex-A76 cores at 2.4 GHz and 6 Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR5 Best value | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v11 | v11 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | 365 | 385 Best value |
Design
| Specification | Galaxy A17 | 16T |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Grey, Blue | Red, Black, Green |
| Body Thickness | 7.5 mm Best value | 8.8 mm |
| Body Width | 77.9 mm | 78.2 mm |
| Body Height | 164.4 mm | 166.4 mm |
| Weight | 192 g Best value | 224 g |
| Usable Surface | 86 % | 90 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic | Glass, Plastic |
| Resistance Features | IP54 | IP68, IP69K, MIL-STD-810H Best value |
| Waterproof Depth | — | 2.5 m |
| Drop Resistance Class | B | — |
| Repairability Class | C | — |
| Rugged Build | Yes Best value | No |
| Drop Test Count | 180 | — |
Battery
| Specification | Galaxy A17 | 16T |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | B | — |
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 8,000 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Si-Carbon Li-Ion Best value |
| Fast Charge Power | 25 W | 45 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | Fast Charging, Bypass Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable, Reverse Charging Best value |
| Battery Endurance | 43 h | — |
| Charge cycles | 1,200 | — |
Display
| Specification | Galaxy A17 | 16T |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | Super AMOLED Best value | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | 800 nits | 1,200 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.7″ | 6.81″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px Best value | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,340 px Best value | 1,570 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 385 ppi Best value | 254 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz Best value |
| Touch Sampling Rate | — | 240 Hz |
| Display Features | Mohs Level 5, Water Drop Notch, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Always-On Display | Hole-Punch Notch, DCI-P3, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless, Always-On Display, Variable Refresh Rate |
Sensors
| Specification | Galaxy A17 | 16T |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Galaxy A17 | 16T |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Cooling System, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing |
Software
| Specification | Galaxy A17 | 16T |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 15 | Android 16 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 15 | 16 Best value |
| OS Update Support | 6 years | 6 years |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Galaxy A17 | 16T |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Single Nano-SIM, Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B21, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, EDR, HID | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, LHDC 5.0 |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS |
| Connectivity Features | Virtual Proximity Sensing, NFC, USB Type-C, USB 2.0, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0, USB Host, USB OTG, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 2.0, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, DLNA, Infrared, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB 2.0 |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | 0.46 W/kg | — |
| SAR American Body | 0.32 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.67 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) body | 0.972 W/kg | — |
| Max. download speed | 2,550 Mbps | 3,300 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | 1,280 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | Galaxy A17 | 16T |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | — |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Stereo Speakers, EDR, HID | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, LHDC 5, Stereo Speakers, Noise-Cancellation Microphone |
Technical
| Specification | Galaxy A17 | 16T |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | SM-A176B, SM-A176B/DS | RMX5268 |
