Samsung Galaxy A17 5G vs CAT S42
Quick Comparison
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G has better RAM than CAT S42. In terms of display resolution, Samsung Galaxy A17 5G has better resolution of 2340 x 1080 than CAT S42 which has resolution of 720 x 1440. Samsung Galaxy A17 5G has more internal memory than CAT S42
| Name | Samsung Galaxy A17 5G | CAT S42 |
| RAM | 6 GB | 3 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.7 in | 5.5 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 32 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4200 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 5 MP + 2 MP Triple | 13 MP |
| Price | Rs. 18999 | Rs. 21999 |
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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. 18999. The cost of CAT S42 is Rs. 21999.
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G has larger screen size of 6.7 inches in comparison to CAT S42's 5.5 inch screen. Samsung's phone has display density of 385 PPI & Cat's phone has only 293 PPI display density. Samsung Galaxy A17 5G has 20:9 aspect ratio where as CAT S42 has 18:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G's larger 6 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to CAT S42's lower 3 GB RAM. Samsung Galaxy A17 5G has more Internal Memory (128 GB) than CAT S42 (32 GB).
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G's 50 MP + 5 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera outclasses CAT S42's 13 MP Rear Camera in terms of resolution.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 15 and the second one on Q 10 version.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Samsung Galaxy A17 5G | CAT S42 |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | SM-A176B, SM-A176B/DS | S42 |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| OS Updates | 6 years | |
| Security Updates | 6 years | |
| Release Date | August 29th, 2025 | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 77.9 x 164.4 x 7.5 mm | 77.3 x 161.4 x 12.7 mm |
| Weight | 192 g | 220 g |
| Colors | Black, Gray, Blue | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) | Color |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.7 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 90 Hz | 5.5 inches, 1440 x 720 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 18:9 |
| PPI | ~ 385 PPI | ~ 293 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 86% | |
| Brightness | 800nits | |
| Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 3 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB | 32 GB |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 2 TB | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 128 GB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | 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 | |
| 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 v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB Charging | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS | Yes |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | |
| Face Unlock | Yes | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing | Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, E-Compass, Ambient Light Sensor |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | |
| NFC | Yes | |
| AI Features | Gemini Live, Circle to Search | |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1.5 m upto 35 min | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP54 | IP69 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | Rugged Phone | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 5 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) | 13 MP ƒ/2 |
| Auto Focus | Yes | |
| Features | Food, Hyperlapse, Macro, Night, Panorama, Photo, Portrait, Pro, Slow Motion, Video | |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | No |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes |
| Front Camera | 13 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) | No |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v15 | Android v10 |
| Custom UI | OneUI 7 | |
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 1330 | Mediatek Helio A20 |
| CPU | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 1.8 GHz, Quad Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A5 | |
| GPU | Mali-G68 MP2 | |
| 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 | Yes |
| Video | MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM | Yes |
| FM Radio | No | Yes |
| Audio Jack Type | USB Type-C | |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh | 4200 mAh, Li-ion Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 25W Fast Charging | |