Samsung Galaxy A17 5G vs Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max
Quick Comparison
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max has better RAM than Samsung Galaxy A17 5G. In terms of display resolution, Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max has better resolution of 2796 x 1290 than Samsung Galaxy A17 5G which has resolution of 2340 x 1080. Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max has more internal memory than Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
| Name | Samsung Galaxy A17 5G | Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max |
| RAM | 6 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.7 in | 6.7 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4441 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 5 MP + 2 MP Triple | 48 MP + 12 MP + 12 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 19322 | Rs. 159900 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is August 29th, 2025. The cost of Samsung Galaxy A17 5G is Rs. 19322. The launch Date of the second phone is September 12, 2023. The cost of Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max is Rs. 159900.
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G has Super AMOLED Screen type where as Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max has Screen type. Apple's phone has display density of 460 PPI & Samsung's phone has only 385 PPI display density. Samsung Galaxy A17 5G has 20:9 aspect ratio where as Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max has 19.5:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max's larger 8 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Samsung Galaxy A17 5G's lower 6 GB RAM. Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max 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 15 Pro Max's 48 MP + 12 MP + 12 MP Triple 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 15 Pro Max's 12 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G has version 15 Android Operating System where as Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max has version v17 iOS Operating System.
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| Name | Samsung Galaxy A17 5G | Apple iPhone 15 Pro Max |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | SM-A176B, SM-A176B/DS | iPhone 15 Pro Max |
| 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 | September 12, 2023 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 77.9 x 164.4 x 7.5 mm | 76.7 x 159.9 x 8.25 mm |
| Weight | 192 g | 221 g |
| Colors | Black, Gray, Blue | Black Titanium, White Titanium, Blue Titanium, Natural Titanium |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) | Color Super Retina XDR OLED (1B Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.7 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 90 Hz | 6.7 inches, 1290 x 2796 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 385 PPI | ~ 460 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 86% | |
| Brightness | 800nits | |
| HDR Support | Yes, HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision | |
| Features | HDR Display, True Tone, Haptic Touch, 20,00,000:1 Contrast Ratio , 1000 nits max brightness (typical); 1600 nits peak brightness (HDR); 2000 nits peak brightness (outdoor), ProMotion technology, HDR with Dolby Vision, HDR10 and HLG | |
| Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch | Yes, Dynamic Island |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 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) | NR (Bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n14, n20, n25, n26, n28, n29, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n53, n66, n70, n71, n77, n78, n79) 5G NR mmWave (Bands n258, n260, n261 |
| 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 | Wi‑Fi 6E (802.11ax) with 2x2 MIMO |
| Ultra Wideband (UWB) Support | Yes | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3 | Yes, v5.3 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v3.0 |
| USB Features | USB Charging | USB Tethering, USB Charging |
| Performance | ||
| AnTuTu Score | 1,494,931 (Total) (v10) 373,552 (CPU) 517,725 (GPU) 257,503 (Memory) 346,151 (UX) | |
| Camera Score | 154 (DxOMark) | |
| 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 | Face ID, LiDAR Scanner, Barometer, Three‑axis gyro, Accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Ambient light sensor |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| AI Features | Gemini Live, Circle to Search | |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 6 m upto 30 min, IP68 | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP54 | IP68 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | Titanium Frame, Action Button , Ray Tracing, New 16‑core Neural Engine, Ultra Wideband Chip, Voice Isolation, Satellite Services , Road Side Assistance, Emergency SOS, Crash Detection footnote, Spatial Audio playback, Supports Dolby Atmos | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 5 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) | 48 MP ƒ/1.78 (Main) 24mm (wide), 1/1.28", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF 12 MP ƒ/2.8 (Telephoto) 120mm (periscope telephoto), 1/3.06", 1.12µm, dual pixel PDAF, 3D sensor‑shift OIS, 5x optical zoom |
| OIS | Yes | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes, Phase Detection autofocus |
| Features | Food, Hyperlapse, Macro, Night, Panorama, Photo, Portrait, Pro, Slow Motion, Video | Photonic Engine, Deep Fusion, Smart HDR 5, Next-generation portraits with Focus and Depth Control, Portrait Lighting with six effects, Night mode, Night mode portraits enabled by LiDAR Scanner, panorama, Photographic Styles ,Macro photography Apple ProRAW Wide color capture for photos and ,Live Photos, Lens correction (Ultra Wide) ,Advanced red-eye correction ,Auto image stabilization, Burst mode, Photo geotagging, 12MP 2x Telephoto (enabled by quad‑pixel sensor): 48 mm, ƒ/1.78 aperture,, 10x optical zoom range |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K @ 24/25/30/60 fps UHD, 1080p |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 13 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) | 12 MP ƒ/1.9 (Ultra Wide) Retina Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v15 | iOS v17 |
| Custom UI | OneUI 7 | |
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 1330 | Apple Bionic A17 Pro |
| CPU | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 3.78 GHz, Hexa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A5 | 2x performance Cores@ 3.78GHz & 4 efficiency cores |
| GPU | Mali-G68 MP2 | Apple Pro Class 6-Core 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 | USB Type-C |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh | 4441 mAh, Li-ion Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 25W Fast Charging | Yes |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 15W | |
| Music Playback Time | 95 hours | |