Samsung Galaxy A17 5G vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Edge
Quick Comparison
Samsung Galaxy S26 Edge has better RAM than Samsung Galaxy A17 5G. In terms of display resolution, Samsung Galaxy S26 Edge has better resolution of 3120 x 1440 than Samsung Galaxy A17 5G which has resolution of 2340 x 1080. Samsung Galaxy S26 Edge has more internal memory than Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
| Name | Samsung Galaxy A17 5G | Samsung Galaxy S26 Edge |
| RAM | 6 GB | 12 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.7 in | 6.7 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 5 MP + 2 MP Triple | 200 MP + 18 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 18249 | Rs. 119999 |
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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. 18249. The launch Date of the second phone is expected to be May 15, 2026. The cost of Samsung Galaxy S26 Edge is Rs. 119999.
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S26 Edge has display density of 513 PPI & Samsung Galaxy A17 5G has only 385 PPI display density. Samsung Galaxy A17 5G has 20:9 aspect ratio where as Samsung Galaxy S26 Edge has 19.5:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Samsung Galaxy S26 Edge's larger 12 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Samsung Galaxy A17 5G's lower 6 GB RAM. Samsung Galaxy S26 Edge has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (128 GB).
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S26 Edge's 200 MP + 18 MP Dual Rear Camera outshines Samsung Galaxy A17 5G's 50 MP + 5 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Samsung Galaxy S26 Edge will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 20 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 | Samsung Galaxy S26 Edge |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | SM-A176B, SM-A176B/DS | SM-S947U |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| OS Updates | 6 years | |
| Security Updates | 6 years | |
| Release Date | August 29th, 2025 | May 15, 2026 |
| In The Box | Handset, Data Cable (Type C to C), Sim Ejection Pin, Quick Start Guide | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 77.9 x 164.4 x 7.5 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | |
| Bezel less | Yes | |
| Colors | Black, Gray, Blue | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) | Color (16M 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 | 19.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 385 PPI | ~ 513 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 86% | |
| Glass Type | Gorilla Glass Ceramic 2 | |
| Brightness | 800nits | |
| Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.1 | |
| 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 |
| USB Features | USB Charging | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS | 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, Barometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor |
| 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 | IP69 |
| 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) | 200 MP (Wide Angle) 18 MP (Ultra Wide) |
| OIS | Yes | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Food, Hyperlapse, Macro, Night, Panorama, Photo, Portrait, Pro, Slow Motion, Video | |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | Yes |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 13 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) | 20 MP (Wide Angle) Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v15 | Android v15 |
| Custom UI | OneUI 7 | OneUI 8 |
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 1330 | |
| CPU | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor | Octa 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 | No |
| Speaker Type | Stereo | |
| Audio Jack Type | USB Type-C | |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh | 4000 mAh, Li-ion Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 25W Fast Charging | Yes, 25W Fast Charging |
| Wireless Charging | Yes | |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | |