Side-by-side technical data
Samsung Galaxy A17 vs Samsung Galaxy A36 vs Samsung Galaxy A56
Comparison between Samsung Galaxy A17, Samsung Galaxy A36 and Samsung Galaxy A56: 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 Galaxy A56 is the choice for performance, cameras, and durability, while the A36 better suits connectivity and charging. The A17 makes sense only if it costs less: its advantages are a rugged build and expandable storage.
The A36 and A56 display is in a different class from the A17: both offer 1,900 nits and 120 Hz, against 800 nits and 90 Hz. The A36 and A56 also have IP67, while the A17 has IP54. The A56 adds a glass-and-metal body, drop-resistance class A, and 270 tests, versus the A17’s class B and 180 tests and the A36’s class C and 90 tests.
The A56 pulls ahead in performance with 1,257,856 in AnTuTu and 3,832 in Geekbench 6 multi-core, versus 613,492 and 2,917 for the A36 and 519,526 and 2,048 for the A17. Its main camera uses a 1/1.56″ sensor and 1 µm pixels, against 1/1.95″ and 0.8 µm for the A36 and 1/2.76″ and 0.64 µm for the A17. The A36 answers with Bluetooth 5.4, 45 W charging, and reverse charging; the A17 offers 25 W and the A56 45 W.
Samsung Galaxy A17
The Galaxy A17 is the better buy only if it costs less; it offers a rugged build and expandable storage.
Samsung Galaxy A56
The Galaxy A56 is the better buy for performance and cameras, with 1,257,856 in AnTuTu and a 1/1.56″ main sensor.
The verdict
Your pick: Samsung Galaxy A56, ahead on Performance & hardware and Camera. Unless Battery & charging decides it for you.
| Category | Galaxy A17 | Galaxy A36 | Galaxy A56 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.6 | 7.9 | 7.9 |
| Performance & hardware | 5.4 | 5.3 | 6.6 |
| Camera | 6.1 | 6.6 | 7.5 |
| Connectivity | 6.7 | 8.1 | 8.0 |
| Battery & charging | 5.6 | 6.5 | 5.9 |
Which one is for you?
Samsung Galaxy A17, if you care about…
- RAM Type
- DDR5
- against LPDDR4X · LPDDR4X
- Expandable Storage
- Yes
- against No · No
- Rugged Build
- Yes
- against No · No
Samsung Galaxy A36, if you care about…
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.4
- against Bluetooth 5.3 · Bluetooth 5.3
- Battery Features
- Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Non-Removable, Reverse Charging, Battery Level Indicator
- against Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable · Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator
- Max. upload speed
- 1,600 Mbps
- against 1,280 Mbps · 1,280 Mbps
- Launch price
- 379 €
- against 445 €
Samsung Galaxy A56, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 1,257,856
- against 519,526 · 613,492
- Geekbench 6 Single-Core
- 1,353
- against 980 · 1,007
- Geekbench 6 Multi-Core
- 3,832
- against 2,048 · 2,917
- 3DMark Wild Life Extreme
- 1,332
- against 365 · 912
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Galaxy A17 | Galaxy A36 | Galaxy A56 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Samsung Exynos 1330 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | Samsung Exynos 1580 |
| Processor Process Size | 5 nm | 4 nm Best value | 4 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G68 MP2 | Qualcomm Adreno 710 | Xclipse 540 |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 Best value | UFS 2.2 | UFS 3.1 Best value |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.4 GHz | 2.4 GHz | 2.9 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 519,526 | 613,492 | 1,257,856 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 980 | 1,007 | 1,353 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 2,048 | 2,917 | 3,832 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 4 Cortex-A78 cores at 2.4 GHz and 4 Cortex-A55 cores at 1.8 GHz | Octa-core CPU with one Cortex-A720 core at 2.9 GHz, three Cortex-A720 cores at 2.6 GHz, and four Cortex-A520 cores at 1.9 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 12 GB Best value | 12 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | DDR5 Best value | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes Best value | No | No |
| AnTuTu version | v11 | v10 | v11 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | 365 | 912 | 1,332 Best value |
Design
| Specification | Galaxy A17 | Galaxy A36 | Galaxy A56 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Grey, Blue | Lavender, Black, White, Lime, Green, Grey | Pink, Olive, Green, Black, Grey |
| Body Thickness | 7.5 mm | 7.4 mm Best value | 7.4 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 77.9 mm | 78.2 mm | 77.5 mm |
| Body Height | 164.4 mm | 162.9 mm | 162.2 mm |
| Weight | 192 g Best value | 195 g | 198 g |
| Usable Surface | 86 % | 86.5 % | 87.7 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic | Glass, Plastic | Glass, Metal Best value |
| Resistance Features | IP54 | IP67 Best value | IP67 Best value |
| Waterproof Depth | — | 1 m | 1 m |
| Drop Resistance Class | B | C | A Best value |
| Repairability Class | C | C | C |
| Rugged Build | Yes Best value | No | No |
| Drop Test Count | 180 | 90 | 270 Best value |
Battery
| Specification | Galaxy A17 | Galaxy A36 | Galaxy A56 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | B Best value | C | B Best value |
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 25 W | 45 W Best value | 45 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Non-Removable, Reverse Charging, Battery Level Indicator Best value | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator |
| Battery Endurance | 43 h | 41 h | 44 h Best value |
| Charge cycles | 1,200 | 2,000 Best value | 2,000 Best value |
Display
| Specification | Galaxy A17 | Galaxy A36 | Galaxy A56 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | Super AMOLED | Super AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 800 nits | 1,900 nits Best value | 1,900 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.7″ | 6.7″ | 6.7″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,340 px | 2,340 px | 2,340 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 385 ppi | 385 ppi | 385 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz Best value | 120 Hz Best value |
| Display Features | Mohs Level 5, Water Drop Notch, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Always-On Display | Gorilla Glass Victus+, Mohs Level 5, Hole-Punch Notch, DCI-P3, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Always-On Display | Gorilla Glass Victus+, Mohs Level 5, HDR10+, Hole-Punch Notch, Always-On Display, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless |
Sensors
| Specification | Galaxy A17 | Galaxy A36 | Galaxy A56 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Galaxy A17 | Galaxy A36 | Galaxy A56 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing |
Software
| Specification | Galaxy A17 | Galaxy A36 | Galaxy A56 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 15 | Android 15 | Android 15 |
| OS Family | Android | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 15 | 15 | 15 |
| OS Update Support | 6 years | 6 years | 6 years |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Widevine L1 | — | Yes | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | Galaxy A17 | Galaxy A36 | Galaxy A56 |
|---|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Single Nano-SIM, Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM Best value | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby Best value |
| 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 B25, 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 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 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 B25, 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, 5G | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 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, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E Best value | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E Best value |
| 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 | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.4 Best value | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, EDR, HID | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS | 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 Type-C, NFC, eSIM, VoLTE, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, Virtual Proximity Sensing, USB Host 2.0 | Virtual Proximity Sensing, NFC, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Host 2.0, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, eSIM |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | 0.46 W/kg Best value | 1.07 W/kg | 1.32 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | 0.32 W/kg Best value | 1.24 W/kg | 0.88 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.67 W/kg | 0.53 W/kg Best value | 0.61 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | 0.972 W/kg Best value | 1.29 W/kg | 1.05 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 2,550 Mbps | 2,900 Mbps | 5,100 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | 1,280 Mbps | 1,600 Mbps Best value | 1,280 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Galaxy A17 | Galaxy A36 | Galaxy A56 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Stereo Speakers, EDR, HID | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE, Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos |
Technical
| Specification | Galaxy A17 | Galaxy A36 | Galaxy A56 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Launch price | — | 379 € Best value | 445 € |
| Model numbers | SM-A176B, SM-A176B/DS | SM-A366E, SM-A366E/DS, SM-A366B, SM-A366B/DS, SM-A366U, SM-A366U1, SM-A366W | SM-A566V, SM-A566B, SM-A566B/DS, SM-A566E, SM-A566E/DS, SM-A5660, SM-A566U, SM-A566U1, SM-A566W, SM-A566S |
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