Xiaomi Mi A3 (6GB RAM + 128GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)
Quick Comparison
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has better RAM than Xiaomi Mi A3 (6GB RAM + 128GB). In terms of display resolution, Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has better resolution of 2340 x 1080 than Xiaomi Mi A3 (6GB RAM + 128GB) which has resolution of 1560 x 720. Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more internal memory than Xiaomi Mi A3 (6GB RAM + 128GB)
| Name | Xiaomi Mi A3 (6GB RAM + 128GB) | Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) |
| RAM | 6 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.08 in | 6.7 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 4030 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 48 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple | 50 MP + 5 MP + 2 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 11999 | Rs. 23499 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is August 21, 2019 . The cost of Xiaomi Mi A3 (6GB RAM + 128GB) is Rs. 11999. The launch Date of the second phone is August 06, 2025. The Expected 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 Xiaomi Mi A3 (6GB RAM + 128GB)'s 6.08 inch screen. There is Super AMOLED Screen Type in both the phones. Samsung's phone has display density of 385 PPI & Xiaomi's phone has only 286 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Samsung's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 86% than Xiaomi's phone ~ 80.3%. Xiaomi Mi A3 (6GB RAM + 128GB) has 19.5:9 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 Xiaomi Mi A3 (6GB RAM + 128GB)'s lower 6 GB RAM. Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Xiaomi Mi A3 (6GB RAM + 128GB) (128 GB).
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 50 MP + 5 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera outshines Xiaomi Mi A3 (6GB RAM + 128GB)'s 48 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Xiaomi Mi A3 (6GB RAM + 128GB) will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 32 MP Front Camera in comparison to Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 13 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 9.0 and the second one on 15 version.
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| Name | Xiaomi Mi A3 (6GB RAM + 128GB) | Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) |
| General | ||
| Model | Mi A3 | SM-A176B, SM-A176B/DS |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano SIM | eSIM+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| OS Updates | 6 years | |
| Release Date | August 21, 2019 | August 06, 2025 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 71.9 x 153.5 x 8.5 mm | 77.9 x 164.4 x 7.5 mm |
| Weight | 173.8 g | 192 g |
| Colors | Black, Gray, Blue | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.08 inches, 720 x 1560 pixels | 6.7 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 90 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 286 PPI | ~ 385 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 80.3% | ~ 86% |
| Brightness | 800nits | |
| Features | Triple Corning Gorilla Glass 5 | |
| Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 256 GB | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1 TB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | |
| 5G Bands | 5G FDD Sub6: N1(2100), N3(1800), N5(850), N7(2600), N8(900), N20(800), N28(700), N66(AWS-3), 5G TDD Sub6: N38(2600), N40(2300), N41(2500), N77(3700), N78(3500) | |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac 2.4GHz+5GHz, VHT80 | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.0 | Yes, v5.3 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB Charging | USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS | GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | 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 | No |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Water Resistance | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP54 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Extra Features | UFS 2.1 | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 48 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 8 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 Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | HDR, Panorama | panorama, HDR |
| Video Recording | 2160p @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 32 MP ƒ/2 | 13 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v9.0 (Pie), upgradable to v11 | Android v15 |
| Custom UI | OneUI 7 | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | Samsung Exynos 1330 |
| CPU | 2 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2 GHz, Quad core, Kryo 260 + 1.8 GHz, Quad core, Kryo 260 | 2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A5 |
| GPU | Adreno 610 | Mali-G68 MP2 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | 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 | Yes | No |
| Audio Jack Type | USB Type-C | |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 4030 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5000 mAh |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 18W Fast Charging | Yes, 25W Fast Charging |