Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus
Quick Comparison
Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus has better RAM than Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB). In terms of display resolution, Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus has better resolution of 3120 x 1440 than Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) which has resolution of 2340 x 1080. Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus has more internal memory than Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB)
| Name | Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) | Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus |
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.7 in | 6.7 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4900 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 5 MP + 2 MP Triple | 50 MP + 12 MP + 10 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 20499 | Rs. 68700 |
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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 (8GB RAM + 128GB) is Rs. 20499. The launch Date of the second phone is January 22, 2025. The cost of Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus is Rs. 68700.
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) has Super AMOLED Screen type where as Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus has LTPO AMOLED Screen type. Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus has display density of 513 PPI & Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) has only 385 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus has better screen to body ratio of ~ 91.8% than Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB)'s ~ 86%. Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) has 20:9 aspect ratio where as Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus has 20.5:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus's larger 12 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB)'s lower 8 GB RAM. Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) (128 GB).
Camera comparison
They both have the same 50 MP + 5 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera. Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 13 MP Front Camera in comparison to Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus's 12 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones run on Android Operating System Version 15.
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| Name | Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) | Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | SM-A176B, SM-A176B/DS | SM-S936B, SM-S936B/DS, SM-S936U, SM-S936U1, SM-S936W, SM-S936N, SM-S9360, SM-S936E, SM-S936E/DS,SM-S936BZSCINS |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | eSIM+eSIM SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| OS Updates | 6 years | |
| Security Updates | 6 years | |
| Release Date | August 29th, 2025 | January 22, 2025 |
| In The Box | Handset, Data Cable (Type C to C), Sim Ejection Pin | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 77.9 x 164.4 x 7.5 mm | 75.8 x 158.4 x 7.3 mm |
| Weight | 192 g | 190 g |
| Bezel less | Yes | |
| Colors | Black, Gray, Blue | Icy Blue, Mint, Navy, Silver Shadow |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) | Color LTPO AMOLED Screen (1B Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.7 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 90 Hz | 6.7 inches, 1440 x 3120 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 385 PPI | ~ 513 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 86% | ~ 91.8% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | |
| Brightness | 800nits | |
| Features | HDR10+, 2600 nits (peak) | |
| Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 4 | |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), 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) | |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Vo5G | 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, v5.4, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v3.2 |
| USB Features | USB Charging | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS | Yes, with A-GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, In Display |
| 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 upto 30 min | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP54 | IP68 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | Photo Assist, Notes Assist, Drawing Assist, Circle to Search, Google Gemini (AI Mobile), 7 Years of Major OS Updates and 7 Years of Security Updates, Titanium Frame, Samsung Care+, Samsung Health, Samsung Wallet | |
| 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) 24mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 10 MP ƒ/2.4 (Telephoto) 67mm (telephoto), 1/3.94", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55" 1.4µm, Super Steady video |
| OIS | Yes | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Food, Hyperlapse, Macro, Night, Panorama, Photo, Portrait, Pro, Slow Motion, Video | Bixby Vision, Dual Recording, Food, Hyperlapse, Night, Panorama, Photo, Portrait, Portrait Video, Pro, Pro Video, Single Take, Slow Motion, Video |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 8K @ 30 fps UHD, 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 13 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) | 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v15 | Android v15 |
| Custom UI | OneUI 7 | One UI 7 |
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 1330 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8Elite |
| CPU | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 4.47 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A5 | 2x4.47 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix L + 6x3.53 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix M |
| GPU | Mali-G68 MP2 | Adreno 830 |
| 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, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, DFF, DSF, APE |
| Video | MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM | MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM |
| 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 | 4900 mAh, Li-ion Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 25W Fast Charging | Yes, 45W |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 15W | |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | |
| Reverse Wireless Charging | Yes, 4.5W | |