Apple iPhone 13 (256GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
Quick Comparison
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G has better RAM than Apple iPhone 13 (256GB). In terms of display resolution, Apple iPhone 13 (256GB) has better resolution of 2532 x 1170 than Samsung Galaxy A17 5G which has resolution of 2340 x 1080. Apple iPhone 13 (256GB) has more internal memory than Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
| Name | Apple iPhone 13 (256GB) | Samsung Galaxy A17 5G |
| RAM | 4 GB | 6 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.1 in | 6.7 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 3240 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 12 MP + 12 MP Dual | 50 MP + 5 MP + 2 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 43994 | Rs. 18999 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is September 14, 2021. The cost of Apple iPhone 13 (256GB) is Rs. 43994. The launch Date of the second phone is August 06, 2025. The Expected cost of Samsung Galaxy A17 5G is Rs. 18999.
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G has larger screen size of 6.7 inches in comparison to Apple iPhone 13 (256GB)'s 6.1 inch screen. Apple iPhone 13 (256GB) has OLED Screen type where as Samsung Galaxy A17 5G has Super AMOLED Screen type. Apple's phone has display density of 460 PPI & Samsung's phone has only 385 PPI display density. Apple iPhone 13 (256GB) has 19.5:9 aspect ratio where as Samsung Galaxy A17 5G has 20:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G's larger 6 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Apple iPhone 13 (256GB)'s lower 4 GB RAM. Apple iPhone 13 (256GB) has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (128 GB).
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G's 50 MP + 5 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera outclasses Apple iPhone 13 (256GB)'s 12 MP + 12 MP Dual Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Samsung Galaxy A17 5G will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 13 MP Front Camera in comparison to Apple iPhone 13 (256GB)'s 12 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Apple iPhone 13 (256GB) has version v15 iOS Operating System where as Samsung Galaxy A17 5G has version 15 Android Operating System.
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| Name | Apple iPhone 13 (256GB) | Samsung Galaxy A17 5G |
| General | ||
| Model | iPhone 13 | SM-A176B, SM-A176B/DS |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano + eSIM | eSIM+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| OS Updates | 6 years | |
| Release Date | September 14, 2021 | August 06, 2025 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 71.5 x 146.7 x 7.65 mm | 77.9 x 164.4 x 7.5 mm |
| Weight | 173 g | 192 g |
| Colors | Black, Gray, Blue | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color OLED Screen (16M Colors) | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.1 inches, 1170 x 2532 pixels | 6.7 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 90 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 460 PPI | ~ 385 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 86% | |
| Brightness | 800nits | |
| Features | Super Retina XDR Display, HDR Display, True Tone, Wide Color (P3), Haptic Touch, 1200 Nits Max Brightness (HDR), Support for Display of Multiple Languages and Characters Simultaneously | |
| Notch | Yes, Small Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 6 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Card Slot | No | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1 TB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | n1/n2/n3/n5/n7/n8/n12/n20/n25/n28/n38/n40/n41/n66/n71/n77/n78/n79 | 5G FDD Sub6: N1(2100), N3(1800), N5(850), N7(2600), N8(900), N20(800), N28(700), N66(AWS-3), 5G TDD Sub6: N38(2600), N40(2300), N41(2500), N77(3700), N78(3500) |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac 2.4GHz+5GHz, VHT80 | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.0, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.3 |
| USB | Yes, Lightning Port | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB Charging |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | yes with A-GPS, Glonass | GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | No | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Barometer, Three‑axis Gyro, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor | Accelerometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Lightning | No |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 6 m upto 30 min | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP68 | IP54 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 12 MP ƒ/1.6 (Wide Angle) 12 MP ƒ/2.4 (Ultra Wide) | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 5 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) |
| Auto Focus | Yes, Phase Detection autofocus | Yes |
| Features | Panorama, Night Mode, Deep Fusion, Smart HDR 4, Photographic Styles, Burst Mode, Photo Geotagging | panorama, HDR |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 24/25/30/60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 25/30/60 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, Dual LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 12 MP ƒ/2.2 Retina Flash | 13 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | |
| Technical | ||
| OS | iOS v15 | Android v15 |
| Custom UI | OneUI 7 | |
| Chipset | Apple Bionic A15 | Samsung Exynos 1330 |
| CPU | 3.22 GHz, Hexa Core Processor | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x3.22 GHz Avalanche + 4xX.X GHz Blizzard | 2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A5 |
| GPU | Apple 4 Core GPU | Mali-G68 MP2 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | AAC‑LC, HE‑AAC, HE‑AAC v2, Protected AAC, MP3, Linear PCM, Apple Lossless, FLAC, Dolby Digital (AC‑3), Dolby Digital Plus (E‑AC‑3), Dolby Atmos and Audible (formats 2, 3, 4, Audible Enhanced Audio, AAX and AAX+) | MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA |
| Video | HEVC, H.264, MPEG‑4 Part 2 and Motion JPEG, HDR with Dolby Vision, HDR10 and HLG | MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Audio Jack Type | USB Type-C | |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 3240 mAh, Li-ion Battery | 5000 mAh |
| Fast Charging | Yes | Yes, 25W Fast Charging |
| Wireless Charging | Yes | |