Samsung Galaxy S26 vs Samsung Galaxy A17 4G
Quick Comparison
Samsung Galaxy S26 has better RAM than Samsung Galaxy A17 4G. In terms of display resolution, Samsung Galaxy S26 has better resolution of 3200 x 1800 than Samsung Galaxy A17 4G which has resolution of 2340 x 1080. Samsung Galaxy S26 has more internal memory than Samsung Galaxy A17 4G
| Name | Samsung Galaxy S26 | Samsung Galaxy A17 4G |
| RAM | 12 GB | 4 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.3 in | 6.7 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 4300 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 12 MP + 12 MP Triple | 50 MP + 5 MP + 2 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 79990 | Rs. 19990 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is expected to be February 24, 2026 (Expected). The Expected cost of Samsung Galaxy S26 is Rs. 79990. The launch Date of the second phone is September 18, 2025. The Expected cost of Samsung Galaxy A17 4G is Rs. 19990.
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S26 has screen size of 6.3 inches which falls short to Samsung Galaxy A17 4G's 6.7 inch screen. Samsung Galaxy S26 has Screen type where as Samsung Galaxy A17 4G has Super AMOLED Screen type. Samsung Galaxy S26 has display density of 546 PPI & Samsung Galaxy A17 4G has only 385 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Samsung Galaxy S26 has better screen to body ratio of ~ 93.07% than Samsung Galaxy A17 4G's ~ 86%. Samsung Galaxy S26 has 20.5:9 aspect ratio where as Samsung Galaxy A17 4G has 19.5:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Samsung Galaxy S26's larger 12 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Samsung Galaxy A17 4G's lower 4 GB RAM. Samsung Galaxy S26 has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Samsung Galaxy A17 4G (128 GB).
Camera comparison
They both have the same 50 MP + 12 MP + 12 MP Triple Rear Camera. Samsung Galaxy A17 4G 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 S26's 12 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 16 and the second one on 15 version.
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| Name | Samsung Galaxy S26 | Samsung Galaxy A17 4G |
| General | ||
| Model | Galaxy S26 | |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | February 24, 2026 (Expected) | September 18, 2025 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 71.5 x 149.4 x 6.9 mm | 77.9 x 164.4 x 7.5 mm |
| Weight | 190 g | |
| Bezel less | Yes | |
| Colors | Black, Gray, Light blue | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color Dynamic AMOLED 2X (1B Colors) | Color Super AMOLED Screen |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.3 inches, 1800 x 3200 pixels, 144 Hz | 6.7 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.5:9 | 19.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 546 PPI | ~ 385 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 93.07% | ~ 86% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus Plus | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus, Mohs level 5 |
| Features | Always-on Display, HDR10+, 4000 nits (peak) | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 4 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 4 | |
| Card Slot | Yes | |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | |
| Vo5G | Yes | |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v6.0, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.3 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v3.2 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS | Yes |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Barometer, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | No |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP69 | IP54 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 12 MP (Telephoto) 12 MP (Ultra Wide) | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 5 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) |
| OIS | Yes | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Auto-HDR, panorama | |
| Video Recording | 8K @ 24 fps UHD, 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 960 fps HD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole | 13 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) |
| Front Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v16 | Android v15 |
| Custom UI | OneUI 6.0 | |
| Chipset | Mediatek Helio G99 | |
| CPU | Octa Core Processor | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2xCortex-A76@2.2 GHz & 6xCortex-A55@2.0 GHz | |
| GPU | Adreno GPU | 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, DFF, DSF, APE | Yes |
| Video | MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM | Yes |
| FM Radio | No | Yes |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 4300 mAh, Li-ion Battery | 5000 mAh |
| Fast Charging | Yes | Yes, 25W |
| Wireless Charging | Yes | |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | |