Samsung Galaxy A04 vs Samsung Galaxy A17
The Samsung Galaxy A04 (2022) runs on the Unisoc, while the Samsung Galaxy A17 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99; estimated prices are $135 and $147. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy A17 leads — 27/100 vs 19/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy A17 has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy A04 doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy A17 is thinner (7.5mm vs 9.1mm).
Samsung Galaxy A04
Samsung Galaxy A17
- Cheaper: $135 vs $147
- Overall rating 19/100
- Lighter: 190g vs 192g
- Better camera (28/100 vs 24/100)
- Longer battery life (37/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (62/100 vs 60/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A04 vs the Samsung Galaxy A17, the Samsung Galaxy A17 scores 8 points higher (27/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 and the Samsung Galaxy A04 are nearly equal (28/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 and the Samsung Galaxy A04 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 and the Samsung Galaxy A04 are nearly equal (62/100 vs 60/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A04 | Samsung Galaxy A17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc | MediaTek Helio G99 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 602971 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 760 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 1890 | |
| Display | 6.5" PLS LCD | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 25W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12, One UI Core 4.1 | Android 15 / One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 800 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 164.4×76.3×9.1 mm | 164.4×77.9×7.5 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | 190 g | |
| Price | $135 | $147 |
Samsung Galaxy A04
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 5MP
Samsung Galaxy A17
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 13MP
Samsung Galaxy A04
- 6.5" PLS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Samsung Galaxy A17
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A04
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A17
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Price difference: $12. Samsung Galaxy A04 is cheaper by $12.
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A04 (50/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 and the Samsung Galaxy A04 are nearly equal (28/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 and the Samsung Galaxy A04 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 and the Samsung Galaxy A04 are nearly equal (62/100 vs 60/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A04 or the Samsung Galaxy A17?
The Samsung Galaxy A17 edges out the Samsung Galaxy A04 by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A04 and the Samsung Galaxy A17?
The Samsung Galaxy A04 has a MobileRank rating of 19/100, the Samsung Galaxy A17 — 27/100.
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A04 over the Samsung Galaxy A17?
The Samsung Galaxy A04 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy A17 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.