Samsung Galaxy F42 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)


Samsung Galaxy F42 5G
Samsung Galaxy F42 5G
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Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)

Quick Comparison

Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has better RAM than Samsung Galaxy F42 5G. In terms of display resolution, Samsung Galaxy F42 5G has better resolution of 2408 x 1080 than Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) which has resolution of 2340 x 1080. Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more internal memory than Samsung Galaxy F42 5G

NameSamsung Galaxy F42 5GSamsung Galaxy A17 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)
RAM6 GB8 GB
Display6.6 in6.7 in
Internal Memory128 GB256 GB
Battery5000 mAh5000 mAh
Camera64 MP + 5 MP + 2 MP Triple50 MP + 5 MP + 2 MP Triple
PriceRs. 13999Rs. 23499

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Detailed Comparison

Price And Launch

The launch Date of the first phone is September 29, 2021 . The cost of Samsung Galaxy F42 5G is Rs. 13999. The launch Date of the second phone is August 29th, 2025. The cost of Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 23499.

Display comparison

Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has larger screen size of 6.7 inches in comparison to Samsung Galaxy F42 5G's 6.6 inch screen. Samsung Galaxy F42 5G has TFT Screen type where as Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has Super AMOLED Screen type. Samsung Galaxy F42 5G has display density of 400 PPI & Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has only 385 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has better screen to body ratio of ~ 86% than Samsung Galaxy F42 5G's ~ 82.1%. Samsung Galaxy F42 5G has 20:9 aspect ratio where as Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has 20:9 aspect ratio.

Memory comparison

Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s larger 8 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Samsung Galaxy F42 5G's lower 6 GB RAM. Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Samsung Galaxy F42 5G (128 GB).

Camera comparison

Samsung Galaxy F42 5G's 64 MP + 5 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera outclasses Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 50 MP + 5 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) 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 F42 5G's 8 MP Front Camera.

Technical comparison

Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 11 and the second one on 15 version.

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Full Comparison

NameSamsung Galaxy F42 5GSamsung Galaxy A17 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)
General
Country of OriginIndia
ModelGalaxy F42 5GSM-A176B, SM-A176B/DS
Sim TypeDual Sim, GSM+GSMDual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot)
Dual SimYesYes
Sim SizeNano+Nano SIMNano+Nano SIM
Device TypeSmartphoneSmartphone
OS Updates6 years
Security Updates6 years
Release DateSeptember 29, 2021 August 29th, 2025
Design
Dimensions76.4 x 167.2 x 9 mm77.9 x 164.4 x 7.5 mm
Weight203 g192 g
ColorsBlack, Gray, Blue
Display
TypeColor TFT Screen (16M Colors)Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M Colors)
TouchYesYes
Size6.6 inches, 1080 x 2408 pixels, 90 Hz6.7 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 90 Hz
Aspect Ratio20:9 20:9
PPI~ 400 PPI~ 385 PPI
Screen to Body Ratio~ 82.1%~ 86%
Brightness800nits
NotchYes, Water Drop NotchYes, Water Drop Notch
Memory
RAM6 GB8 GB
Storage128 GB256 GB
Card SlotYes, upto 1 TBYes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 2 TB
Connectivity
GPRSYesYes
EDGEYesYes
3GYesYes
4GYesYes
5GYesYes
5G Bands5G* 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)
VoLTEYes, Dual Stand-ByYes, Dual Stand-By
WifiYes, with wifi-hotspotYes, with wifi-hotspot
Wifi Version802.11a/b/g/n/ac 2.4GHz+5GHz, VHT80
BluetoothYes, v5.0, A2DP, LEYes, v5.3
USBYes, USB-C v2.0Yes, USB-C v2.0
USB FeaturesUSB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB ChargingUSB Charging
Extra
GPSyes with A-GPS, Glonass, Beidou, GalileoGPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS
Fingerprint SensorYes, SideYes, Side
Face UnlockYesYes
SensorsAccelerometer, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity SensorAccelerometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing
3.5mm Headphone JackYes
NFCYes
AI FeaturesGemini Live, Circle to Search
Splash ResistantYes
IP RatingIP54
Dust ResistantYes
Camera
Rear Camera64 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle)
5 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide)
2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Depth Sensor)		50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle)
5 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide)
2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro)
Auto FocusYesYes
FeaturesNight Mode, Depth and MacroFood, Hyperlapse, Macro, Night, Panorama, Photo, Portrait, Pro, Slow Motion, Video
Video Recording1080p1080p @ 30 fps FHD
FlashYes, LEDYes, LED
Front Camera8 MP ƒ/2 (Main)
Screen Flash		13 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle)
Front Video Recording1080p @ 30 fps FHD1080p @ 30 fps FHD
Technical
OSAndroid v11Android v15
Custom UIOneUI 7
ChipsetMediaTek Dimensity 700 5GSamsung Exynos 1330
CPU2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor
Core Details4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A552x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A5
GPUMali-G57 MC2Mali-G68 MP2
JavaNoNo
BrowserYes, supports HTML5Yes
Multimedia
EmailYesYes
MusicMP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTAMP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA
VideoMP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBMMP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM
FM RadioYes, with FM RecordingNo
Audio Jack TypeUSB Type-C
Document ReaderYesYes
Battery
TypeNon-Removable BatteryNon-Removable Battery
Size5000 mAh, Li-ion Battery5000 mAh
Fast ChargingYes, 15W Fast ChargingYes, 25W Fast Charging

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