Samsung Galaxy A17 5G vs Sharp Aquos R8
Quick Comparison
Sharp Aquos R8 has better RAM than Samsung Galaxy A17 5G. In terms of display resolution, Sharp Aquos R8 has better resolution of 2730 x 1260 than Samsung Galaxy A17 5G which has resolution of 2340 x 1080. Sharp Aquos R8 has more internal memory than Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
| Name | Samsung Galaxy A17 5G | Sharp Aquos R8 |
| RAM | 6 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.7 in | 6.39 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4570 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 5 MP + 2 MP Triple | 50.3 MP + 13 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 17999 | Rs. 34990 |
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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. 17999. The launch Date of the second phone is May 09, 2023. The Expected cost of Sharp Aquos R8 is Rs. 34990.
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G has larger screen size of 6.7 inches in comparison to Sharp Aquos R8's 6.39 inch screen. Samsung Galaxy A17 5G has Super AMOLED Screen type where as Sharp Aquos R8 has Screen type. Sharp's phone has display density of 456 PPI & Samsung's phone has only 385 PPI display density. Samsung Galaxy A17 5G has 20:9 aspect ratio where as Sharp Aquos R8 has 19.5:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Sharp Aquos R8's larger 8 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Samsung Galaxy A17 5G's lower 6 GB RAM. Sharp Aquos R8 has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (128 GB).
Camera comparison
Sharp Aquos R8's 50.3 MP + 13 MP Dual Rear Camera outclasses Samsung Galaxy A17 5G's 50 MP + 5 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera in terms of resolution. 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 Sharp Aquos R8'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 13 version.
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| Name | Samsung Galaxy A17 5G | Sharp Aquos R8 |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | SM-A176B, SM-A176B/DS | AQUOS R8 |
| 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 | May 09, 2023 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 77.9 x 164.4 x 7.5 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | |
| Colors | Black, Gray, Blue | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) | Color IGZO OLED (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.7 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 90 Hz | 6.39 inches, 1260 x 2730 pixels, 240 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 385 PPI | ~ 456 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 86% | |
| Brightness | 800nits | |
| Features | HDR, Dolby Vision, 2000 nits of Brightness, 10-bit Colors, Dolby Vision Support | |
| Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 4 | |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 2 TB | Yes, upto 1 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, v5.2 |
| 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 | Yes |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing | |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| AI Features | Gemini Live, Circle to Search | |
| Water Resistance | Yes | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP54 | IPX5 / IPX8 / IP6X |
| 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) | 50.3 MP ƒ/1.9 13 MP |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Food, Hyperlapse, Macro, Night, Panorama, Photo, Portrait, Pro, Slow Motion, Video | |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 13 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) | 8 MP ƒ/2.3 Punch Hole, Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v15 | Android v13 |
| Custom UI | OneUI 7 | |
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 1330 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen2 |
| CPU | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 3.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A5 | 1x Cortex-X3@ 3.2GHz & 4x Cortex-A715@ 2.8GHz & 3x Cortex-A510@2.0 GHz |
| GPU | Mali-G68 MP2 | Adreno 740 |
| 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 | 4570 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 25W Fast Charging | Yes |