Samsung Galaxy A17 5G vs Fairphone 6
Quick Comparison
Fairphone 6 has better RAM than Samsung Galaxy A17 5G. In terms of display resolution, Fairphone 6 has better resolution of 2484 x 1116 than Samsung Galaxy A17 5G which has resolution of 2340 x 1080. Fairphone 6 has more internal memory than Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
| Name | Samsung Galaxy A17 5G | Fairphone 6 |
| RAM | 6 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.7 in | 6.31 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4415 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 5 MP + 2 MP Triple | 50 MP + 13 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 19499 | Rs. 59990 |
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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. 19499. The launch Date of the second phone is June 25 ,2025. The Expected cost of Fairphone 6 is Rs. 59990.
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G has larger screen size of 6.7 inches in comparison to Fairphone 6's 6.31 inch screen. Samsung Galaxy A17 5G has Super AMOLED Screen type where as Fairphone 6 has OLED Screen type. Fairphone's phone has display density of 432 PPI & Samsung's phone has only 385 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Samsung's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 86% than Fairphone's phone ~ 83.7%. Both mobiles have same aspect ratio of 20:9.
Memory comparison
Fairphone 6's larger 8 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Samsung Galaxy A17 5G's lower 6 GB RAM. Fairphone 6 has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (128 GB).
Camera comparison
They both have the same 50 MP + 5 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera. Fairphone 6 will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 32 MP Front Camera in comparison to Samsung Galaxy A17 5G's 13 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones run on Android Operating System Version 15.
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| Name | Samsung Galaxy A17 5G | Fairphone 6 |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | SM-A176B, SM-A176B/DS | 6 5G |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | eSIM+Nano SIM |
| eSIM Support | Yes | |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| OS Updates | 6 years | 7 years |
| Security Updates | 6 years | |
| Release Date | August 29th, 2025 | June 25 ,2025 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 77.9 x 164.4 x 7.5 mm | 73.3 x 156.5 x 9.6 mm |
| Weight | 192 g | 193 g |
| Colors | Black, Gray, Blue | Horizon Black, Cloud White, Forest Green |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) | Color OLED Screen (1B Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.7 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 90 Hz | 6.31 inches, 1116 x 2484 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 385 PPI | ~ 432 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 86% | ~ 83.7% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 7i | |
| Brightness | 800nits | 880 nits (typ), 1400 nits (peak) |
| Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 8 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 8 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 2 TB | Yes |
| 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 | WiFi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3 | Yes, v5.4, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB Charging | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Barometer |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| AI Features | Gemini Live, Circle to Search | |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1.5 m | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP54 | IP55 |
| 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) | 50 MP ƒ/1.6 (Wide Angle) 1/1.56", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS 13 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 1/3.06", 1.12μm, PDAF, OIS |
| OIS | Yes | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Food, Hyperlapse, Macro, Night, Panorama, Photo, Portrait, Pro, Slow Motion, Video | HDR, panorama |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K, 1080p, 720p |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, Dual LED |
| Front Camera | 13 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) | 32 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v15 | Android v15 |
| Custom UI | OneUI 7 | |
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 1330 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen3 SOC |
| CPU | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.5 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A5 | 4x2.4 GHz Kryo 670 & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 670 |
| Fabrication Node | 4 nm | |
| GPU | Mali-G68 MP2 | Adreno 710 (940 MHz) |
| 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 | No |
| Audio Jack Type | USB Type-C | |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh | 4415 mAh, Li-ion Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 25W Fast Charging | Yes, 30W Fast Charging |