Samsung Galaxy A17 5G vs Realme 12X 5G (8GB RAM +128GB)
Quick Comparison
Realme 12X 5G (8GB RAM +128GB) has better RAM than Samsung Galaxy A17 5G. In terms of display resolution, Realme 12X 5G (8GB RAM +128GB) has better resolution of 2400 x 1080 than Samsung Galaxy A17 5G which has resolution of 2340 x 1080. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Samsung Galaxy A17 5G | Realme 12X 5G (8GB RAM +128GB) |
| RAM | 6 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.7 in | 6.72 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 5 MP + 2 MP Triple | 50 MP + 2 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 18999 | Rs. 13499 |
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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. 18999. The launch Date of the second phone is April 02, 2024. The cost of Realme 12X 5G (8GB RAM +128GB) is Rs. 13499.
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G has screen size of 6.7 inches which falls short to Realme 12X 5G (8GB RAM +128GB)'s 6.72 inch screen. Samsung Galaxy A17 5G has Super AMOLED Screen type where as Realme 12X 5G (8GB RAM +128GB) has IPS Screen type. Realme's phone has display density of 395 PPI & Samsung's phone has only 385 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Realme's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 91.4% than Samsung's phone ~ 86%. Both phones have same aspect ratio of 20:9.
Memory comparison
Realme 12X 5G (8GB RAM +128GB)'s larger 8 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Samsung Galaxy A17 5G's lower 6 GB RAM. and both have same Internal Memory of 128 GB.
Camera comparison
They both have the same 50 MP + 5 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera. 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 Realme 12X 5G (8GB RAM +128GB)'s 8 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 15 and the second one on 14 version.
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| Name | Samsung Galaxy A17 5G | Realme 12X 5G (8GB RAM +128GB) |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | SM-A176B, SM-A176B/DS | 12x |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| OS Updates | 6 years | |
| Security Updates | 6 years | |
| Release Date | August 29th, 2025 | April 02, 2024 |
| In The Box | Realme 12x, Power Adapter, USB Type-C Cable, Important Product Information (Including the Warranty Card), Quick Guide, SIM Card Needle, Screen Protect Film, Protect Case | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 77.9 x 164.4 x 7.5 mm | 76.1 x 165.6 x 7.69 mm |
| Weight | 192 g | 188 g |
| Bezel less | No | |
| Colors | Black, Gray, Blue | Twilight Purple, Woodland Green |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) | Color IPS Screen (16.7M) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 6.7 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 90 Hz | 6.72 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 385 PPI | ~ 395 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 86% | ~ 91.4% |
| Brightness | 800nits | |
| Features | Brightness: 800nit (typ)/950nit (HBM） | |
| 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 | 128 GB |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 2 TB | Yes, 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) | NR: n1/n3/n5/n8/n28B/n40/n41(2535-2655MHz)/n77/n78 |
| 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 | Wi-Fi 5, Wi-Fi 4 & 802.11a/b/g/n/ac |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3 | Yes, v5.3, Support SBC, AAC, APTX, APTX-HD, LDAC, LHDC |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB Charging | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging, USB Storage |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS | Yes, with GPS, Beidou, Glonass, Galileo, QZSS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing | Geomagnetic Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Gyro-meter, Acceleration Sensor |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | |
| NFC | Yes | |
| AI Features | Gemini Live, Circle to Search | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP54 | IP54 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | Dual Stereo Speakers, Air Gestures, Rainwater Smart Touch, VC Cooling System, LPDDR4 RAM, 5G + 5G Dual Mode, Hi-Res Audio Certification, Antenna Array Matrix System 2.0, Mini Capsule 2.0 | |
| 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/1.8 (Wide Angle) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Depth Sensor) 22 mm, 1/5, Black & White Camera |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Food, Hyperlapse, Macro, Night, Panorama, Photo, Portrait, Pro, Slow Motion, Video | Photo, Video, Night, Street, Pro, Pano, Portrait, Time-Lapse, Slo-Mo, Text Scanner, 50M, Tilt-Shift, Movie, Dual-View Video |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 13 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) | 8 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) 80° Punch Hole, Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v15 | Android v14 |
| Custom UI | OneUI 7 | Realme UI 5.0 |
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 1330 | Mediatek Dimensity 6100 Plus |
| CPU | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A5 | 2xCortex-A76@2.2 GHz & 6xCortex-A55@2.0 GHz |
| GPU | Mali-G68 MP2 | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| 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 | MP3, AAC, APE, AMR, WAV, OGG, FLAC, WMA |
| Video | MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM | AVI, 3GP, MP4, WMV, MKV, MOV, ASF, FLV |
| 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 | 5000 mAh |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 25W Fast Charging | Yes, 45W SUPERVOOC Charge |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | |