Fairphone 3+ vs Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
The Fairphone 3+ (2020) runs on the Snapdragon 632, while the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (2025) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1330; launch prices were $489 and $166. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G leads — 48/100 vs 26/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3040); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G is faster in AnTuTu (603,772 vs 243,691).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Fairphone 3+
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
What makes Fairphone 3+ better?
- Lighter: 189g vs 192g
- Overall rating 26/100
What makes Samsung Galaxy A17 5G better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 603772 vs 243691
- Better Geekbench Single: 960 vs 295
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1826 vs 1037
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3040 mAh
- Faster charging: 25W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 90Hz vs 60Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $166 vs $489
- Higher performance (46/100 vs 18/100)
- Better camera (33/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (67/100 vs 44/100)
- Better portability (68/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Fairphone 3+ vs the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G scores 22 points higher (48/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G leads (46/100 vs 18/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G leads (52/100 vs 15/100). Value score: Fairphone 3+ — 0/100, Samsung Galaxy A17 5G — 66/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G notably outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (46/100 vs 18/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G notably outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (67/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G and the Fairphone 3+ are nearly equal (33/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (52/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G notably outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (68/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Fairphone 3+ | Samsung Galaxy A17 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 632 | Samsung Exynos 1330 | |
| AnTuTu | 243691 | 603772 | |
| Geekbench Single | 295 | 960 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1037 | 1826 | |
| Display | 5.7" IPS LCD | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2160 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 3040 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 15 / One UI 7 | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Dimensions | 158.0×71.8×9.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 189 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $489 | $166 |
Camera comparison
Fairphone 3+
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Fairphone 3+
- 5.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2160
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Fairphone 3+
- 3040 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- Wireless charging: no data
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Fairphone 3+ and Samsung Galaxy A17 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G leads Fairphone 3+ by 59.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $323. Samsung Galaxy A17 5G was $323 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G notably outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (46/100 vs 18/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G notably outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (67/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G and the Fairphone 3+ are nearly equal (33/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (52/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G notably outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (68/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Fairphone 3+ or the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G?
The Samsung Galaxy A17 5G significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ by 22 points (48/100 vs 26/100).
What is the rating of the Fairphone 3+ and the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G?
The Fairphone 3+ has a MobileRank rating of 26/100, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G — 48/100.
Which is more powerful: the Fairphone 3+ or the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G?
The Samsung Galaxy A17 5G leads on performance (46/100 vs 18/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 3+ over the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is battery life — better on the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (52/100 vs 15/100).