Side-by-side technical data
Samsung Galaxy A17 vs Samsung Galaxy A26
Comparison between Samsung Galaxy A17 and Samsung Galaxy A26: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Samsung.
NeoTeo's verdict
Which of the two is the better buy
The Samsung Galaxy A26 is the stronger all-round choice for display, performance, and cameras, with a 120 Hz screen, higher brightness, and an 8 MP ultrawide. The Galaxy A17 suits buyers who value a rugged build and longer endurance per cycle.
Both have a 6.7″ Super AMOLED display at 1080 × 2340 px, but the A26 runs at 120 Hz versus 90 Hz on the A17 and reaches 1,000 nits versus 800 nits. It also records 4K video, while the A17 tops out at 1080p; their ultrawide cameras are 8 MP and 5 MP, respectively.
The A17 offers 43 h per cycle on the EU energy label, versus 37 h for the A26, and has a B energy-efficiency rating versus C. Both share a 5,000 mAh battery and 25 W charging. The A17 adds a rugged build; the A26 has IP67 resistance, compared with IP54.
Samsung Galaxy A17
The Samsung Galaxy A17 is better for buyers who want a rugged build and longer endurance: 43 h per cycle versus 37 h for the A26.
Samsung Galaxy A26
The Samsung Galaxy A26 is the better buy for buyers who want a smoother 120 Hz display and 4K video recording.
The verdict
Your pick: Samsung Galaxy A26, ahead on Design & display, Camera and Connectivity.
| Category | Galaxy A17 | Galaxy A26 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.6 | 7.4 |
| Performance & hardware | 5.4 | 5.5 |
| Camera | 6.1 | 6.4 |
| Connectivity | 6.7 | 7.0 |
| Battery & charging | 5.6 | 5.6 |
Which one is for you?
Samsung Galaxy A17, if you care about…
- RAM Type
- DDR5
- against LPDDR4X
- Weight
- 192 g
- against 200 g
- Rugged Build
- Yes
- against No
- Battery Efficiency Rating
- B
- against C
Samsung Galaxy A26, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 579,811
- against 519,526
- Display Refresh Rate
- 120 Hz
- against 90 Hz
- Peak Display Brightness
- 1,000 nits
- against 800 nits
- Resistance Features
- IP67
- against IP54
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Galaxy A17 | Galaxy A26 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Samsung Exynos 1330 | Samsung Exynos 1380 |
| Processor Process Size | 5 nm | 5 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G68 MP2 | Mali-G68 MP5 |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.4 GHz | 2.4 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 519,526 | 579,811 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 980 | 1,007 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 2,048 | 2,758 Best value |
| 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 Cortex-A78 and Cortex-A55 cores. |
| 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 | v10 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | 365 | 794 Best value |
Design
| Specification | Galaxy A17 | Galaxy A26 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Grey, Blue | Black, White, Mint Green, Peach, Pink, Yellow, Green |
| Body Thickness | 7.5 mm Best value | 7.7 mm |
| Body Width | 77.9 mm | 77.5 mm |
| Body Height | 164.4 mm | 164 mm |
| Weight | 192 g Best value | 200 g |
| Usable Surface | 86 % | 86.7 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic | Glass, Plastic |
| Resistance Features | IP54 | IP67 Best value |
| Waterproof Depth | — | 1 m |
| Drop Resistance Class | B | B |
| Repairability Class | C | C |
| Rugged Build | Yes Best value | No |
| Drop Test Count | 180 | 269 Best value |
Battery
| Specification | Galaxy A17 | Galaxy A26 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | B Best value | C |
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 25 W | 25 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
| Battery Endurance | 43 h Best value | 37 h |
| Charge cycles | 1,200 | 1,200 |
Display
| Specification | Galaxy A17 | Galaxy A26 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | Super AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 800 nits | 1,000 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.7″ | 6.7″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,340 px | 2,340 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 385 ppi | 385 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz Best value |
| Display Features | Mohs Level 5, Water Drop Notch, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Always-On Display | Mohs Level 5, 120Hz, Water Drop Notch, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Always-On Display, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | Galaxy A17 | Galaxy A26 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Galaxy A17 | Galaxy A26 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing |
Software
| Specification | Galaxy A17 | Galaxy A26 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 15 | Android 15 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 15 | 15 |
| OS Update Support | 6 years | 6 years |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
| Widevine L1 | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Galaxy A17 | Galaxy A26 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Single Nano-SIM, Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| 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 B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 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 B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B32, 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 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| 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 |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, EDR, HID | A2DP, LE, AVRCP, DIP, HFP, HID, HSP, MAP, PAN, OPP, PBAP/PAB, HOGP |
| 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 | Virtual Proximity Sensing, NFC, USB Type-C, USB 2.0, USB OTG, eSIM, VoLTE, Tethering, OTA Sync, Computer Sync, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0, USB Host |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | 0.46 W/kg Best value | 0.75 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | 0.32 W/kg Best value | 1.09 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.67 W/kg | 0.41 W/kg Best value |
| SAR (EU) body | 0.972 W/kg | 0.96 W/kg Best value |
| Max. download speed | 2,550 Mbps | 3,790 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | 1,280 Mbps | 1,280 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Galaxy A17 | Galaxy A26 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | — |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Stereo Speakers, EDR, HID | A2DP, LE, Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, AVRCP, DIP, HFP, HID, HSP, MAP, PAN, OPP, PBAP/PAB, HOGP |
Technical
| Specification | Galaxy A17 | Galaxy A26 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | SM-A176B, SM-A176B/DS | SM-A266E, SM-A266E/DS, SM-A266E/DSN, SM-A266B, SM-A266B/DS, SM-A266B/DSN, SM-A266U, SM-A266U1, SM-A266W |
