Samsung Galaxy A17 5G vs Apple iPhone 12 Mini
Quick Comparison
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G has better RAM than Apple iPhone 12 Mini. Samsung Galaxy A17 5G has more internal memory than Apple iPhone 12 Mini
| Name | Samsung Galaxy A17 5G | Apple iPhone 12 Mini |
| RAM | 6 GB | 4 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.7 in | 5.4 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 64 GB |
| Camera | 50 MP + 5 MP + 2 MP Triple | 12 MP + 12 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 18650 | Rs. 59900 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is August 29th, 2025. The cost of Samsung Galaxy A17 5G is Rs. 18650. The launch Date of the second phone is October 13, 2020. The cost of Apple iPhone 12 Mini is Rs. 59900.
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 12 Mini has screen size of 5.4 inches which falls short to Samsung Galaxy A17 5G's 6.7 inch screen. Samsung Galaxy A17 5G has Super AMOLED Screen type where as Apple iPhone 12 Mini has OLED Screen type. Apple's phone has display density of 476 PPI & Samsung's phone has only 385 PPI display density. Samsung Galaxy A17 5G has 20:9 aspect ratio where as Apple iPhone 12 Mini has 19.5:9 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 12 Mini's lower 4 GB RAM. Samsung Galaxy A17 5G has more Internal Memory (128 GB) than Apple iPhone 12 Mini (64 GB).
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G's 50 MP + 5 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera outclasses Apple iPhone 12 Mini'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 12 Mini's 12 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G has version 15 Android Operating System where as Apple iPhone 12 Mini has version v14 iOS Operating System.
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| Name | Samsung Galaxy A17 5G | Apple iPhone 12 Mini |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | SM-A176B, SM-A176B/DS | iPhone 12 Mini |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano + eSim |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| OS Updates | 6 years | |
| Security Updates | 6 years | |
| Release Date | August 29th, 2025 | October 13, 2020 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 77.9 x 164.4 x 7.5 mm | 64.2 x 131.5 x 7.4 mm |
| Weight | 192 g | 133 g |
| Colors | Black, Gray, Blue | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) | Color OLED Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.7 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 90 Hz | 5.4 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 385 PPI | ~ 476 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 86% | |
| Brightness | 800nits | |
| HDR Support | Yes | |
| Features | Super Retina XDR, HDR Display | |
| Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 4 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB | 64 GB |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 2 TB | No |
| 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 |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac 2.4GHz+5GHz, VHT80 | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3 | Yes, v5.0 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, Lightning Cable |
| USB Features | USB Charging | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS | yes with A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS and BeiDou |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | No |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing | Proximity, Ambient Light Sensor, Face ID, Barometer, Three‑axis gyro, Accelerometer, |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| AI Features | Gemini Live, Circle to Search | |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 6 m upto 30 min | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP54 | IP68 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 5 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) | 12 MP ƒ/2.4 (Ultra Wide) 12 MP ƒ/1.6 (Wide Angle) |
| OIS | Yes | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes, yes Phase Detection autofocus |
| Features | Food, Hyperlapse, Macro, Night, Panorama, Photo, Portrait, Pro, Slow Motion, Video | Digital Zoom, Auto Flash, Face detection, Touch to focus |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K @ 24/30/60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30/60 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 13 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) | 12 MP ƒ/2.2 Retina Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v15 | iOS v14 |
| Custom UI | OneUI 7 | |
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 1330 | Apple Bionic A14 |
| CPU | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 3.1 GHz, Hexa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A5 | 2x3.1 GHz Firestorm + 4x1.8 GHz Icestorm |
| GPU | Mali-G68 MP2 | Apple GPU |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA | AAC‑LC, HE‑AAC, HE‑AAC v2, Protected AAC, MP3, Linear PCM |
| Video | MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM | HEVC, H.264, MPEG‑4 Part 2 and Motion JPEG |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Audio Jack Type | USB Type-C | |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh | Li-ion Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 25W Fast Charging | Yes |
| Wireless Charging | Yes | |
| Music Playback Time | 50 hours | |