Google Pixel 6 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)
Quick Comparison
Google Pixel 6 Pro has better RAM than Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB). In terms of display resolution, Google Pixel 6 Pro has better resolution of 3120 x 1440 than Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) which has resolution of 2340 x 1080. Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more internal memory than Google Pixel 6 Pro
| Name | Google Pixel 6 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) |
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.71 in | 6.7 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 5003 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 48 MP + 12 MP Triple | 50 MP + 5 MP + 2 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 29499 | Rs. 23499 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is October 19, 2021. The cost of Google Pixel 6 Pro is Rs. 29499. The launch Date of the second phone is August 29th, 2025. The cost of Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 23499.
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has screen size of 6.7 inches which falls short to Google Pixel 6 Pro's 6.71 inch screen. Google Pixel 6 Pro has OLED Screen type where as Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has Super AMOLED Screen type. Google's phone has display density of 512 PPI & Samsung's phone has only 385 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Google's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 88.8% than Samsung's phone ~ 86%. Google Pixel 6 Pro has 19.5:9 aspect ratio where as Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has 20:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Google Pixel 6 Pro's larger 12 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s lower 8 GB RAM. Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Google Pixel 6 Pro (128 GB).
Camera comparison
They both have the same 50 MP + 48 MP + 12 MP Triple Rear Camera. Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 13 MP Front Camera in comparison to Google Pixel 6 Pro's 11.1 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 12 and the second one on 15 version.
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| Name | Google Pixel 6 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | Pixel 6 Pro | 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 | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| OS Updates | 6 years | |
| Security Updates | 6 years | |
| Release Date | October 19, 2021 | August 29th, 2025 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 75.9 x 163.9 x 8.9 mm | 77.9 x 164.4 x 7.5 mm |
| Weight | 210 g | 192 g |
| Colors | Black, Gray, Blue | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color OLED Screen (16M Colors) | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.71 inches, 1440 x 3120 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.7 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 90 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 512 PPI | ~ 385 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 88.8% | ~ 86% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus | |
| Brightness | 800nits | |
| Features | HDR10+, Always-on Display | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Water Drop Notch |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 2 TB | |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | 5G* FDD Sub6: N1(2100), N3(1800), N5(850), N7(2600), N8(900), N26(850), N28(700), N66(AWS-3), 5G* TDD Sub6: N40(2300), N41(2500), N77(3700), N78(3500) | |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | 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, v5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | Yes, v5.3 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v3.1 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB Charging |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with dual-band A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, BDS | GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Barometer, Magnetometer, Ambient light sensor | Accelerometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| AI Features | Gemini Live, Circle to Search | |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP68 | IP54 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | Stereo Speakers, 3 Microphones, Noise Suppression | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.9 (Wide Angle) 48 MP ƒ/3.5 (Telephoto) 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 5 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) |
| OIS | Yes | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Magic Eraser19, Motion Mode, Real Tone, Face Unblur, Panorama, Manual white balancing, Locked Folder, Night Sight, Top Shot, Portrait Mode, Portrait Light, Super Res Zoom, Motion autofocus, Frequent Faces, Dual exposure controls, Live HDR+ | Food, Hyperlapse, Macro, Night, Panorama, Photo, Portrait, Pro, Slow Motion, Video |
| Video Recording | 4K, 1080p | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, Dual LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 11.1 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) Punch Hole | 13 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) |
| Front Video Recording | 4K, 1080p | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v12 | Android v15 |
| Custom UI | OneUI 7 | |
| Chipset | Google Tensor | Samsung Exynos 1330 |
| CPU | 2.8 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x2.80 GHz Cortex-X1 & 2x2.25 GHz Cortex-A76 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55 | 2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A5 |
| GPU | Mali-G78 MP20 | Mali-G68 MP2 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA |
| Video | Yes | 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 | 5003 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5000 mAh |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 30W Fast Charging | Yes, 25W Fast Charging |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 23W | |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | |
| Talk Time | 1 day | |