Samsung Galaxy Xcover 7 vs Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)
Quick Comparison
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has better RAM than Samsung Galaxy Xcover 7. In terms of display resolution, Samsung Galaxy Xcover 7 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 Xcover.
| Name | Samsung Galaxy Xcover 7 | Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) |
| RAM | 6 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.6 in | 6.7 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 4050 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP | 50 MP + 5 MP + 2 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 26990 | Rs. 23499 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is January 10, 2024. The Expected cost of Samsung Galaxy Xcover 7 is Rs. 26990. 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 Xcover 7 has screen size of 6.6 inches which falls short to Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 6.7 inch screen. Samsung Galaxy Xcover 7 has LCD Screen type where as Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has Super AMOLED Screen type. Samsung Galaxy Xcover 7 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 Xcover 7's ~ 77.5%. Both mobiles have same aspect ratio of 20:9.
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 Xcover 7's lower 6 GB RAM. Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Samsung Galaxy Xcover 7 (128 GB).
Camera comparison
They both have the same 50 MP Rear Camera. 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 Xcover 7's 5 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 14 and the second one on 15 version.
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| Name | Samsung Galaxy Xcover 7 | Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | Galaxy Xcover 7 | SM-A176B, SM-A176B/DS |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| OS Updates | 6 years | |
| Security Updates | 6 years | |
| Release Date | January 10, 2024 | August 29th, 2025 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 80.1 x 169 x 10.2 mm | 77.9 x 164.4 x 7.5 mm |
| Weight | 240 g | 192 g |
| Colors | Black | Black, Gray, Blue |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color LCD Screen (1B Colors) | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.6 inches, 1080 x 2408 pixels | 6.7 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 90 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 400 PPI | ~ 385 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 77.5% | ~ 86% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus Plus | |
| Brightness | 800nits | |
| Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Card Slot | Yes, upto 1 TB | 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 |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Dual-Band | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac 2.4GHz+5GHz, VHT80 |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.3 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB Charging |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass | 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, 1.5 m upto 35 min, IP68 | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP68 | IP54 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | Rugged Body | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 5 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | HDR, panorama | Food, Hyperlapse, Macro, Night, Panorama, Photo, Portrait, Pro, Slow Motion, Video |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, Dual LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 5 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) | 13 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v14 | Android v15 |
| Custom UI | OneUI 7 | |
| Chipset | Mediatek Dimensity 6100 Plus | Samsung Exynos 1330 |
| CPU | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2X Arm Cortex-A76@2.2GHz & 6X Arm Cortex-A55@ 2.0GHz | 2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A5 |
| GPU | Arm Mali-G57 MC2 | Mali-G68 MP2 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA |
| Video | Yes | MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Audio Jack Type | USB Type-C | |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 4050 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5000 mAh |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 15W Fast Charging | Yes, 25W Fast Charging |