Samsung Galaxy A17 4G vs Samsung Galaxy A26
The Samsung Galaxy A17 4G (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99, while the Samsung Galaxy A26 (2025) runs on the Exynos 1380. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy A26 leads — 50/100 vs 45/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy A26 is faster in AnTuTu (754,064 vs 547,742).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy A17 4G
Samsung Galaxy A26
What makes Samsung Galaxy A17 4G better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 200g
- Better portability (70/100 vs 63/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A26 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 754064 vs 547742
- Better Geekbench Single: 1008 vs 727
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2710 vs 2047
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (52/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (34/100 vs 33/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 67/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G vs the Samsung Galaxy A26, the Samsung Galaxy A26 scores 5 points higher (50/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 is a bit better (79/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 and the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G are nearly equal (34/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 44/100. In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G is a bit better (70/100 vs 63/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A17 4G | Samsung Galaxy A26 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G99 | Exynos 1380 | |
| AnTuTu | 547742 | 754064 | |
| Geekbench Single | 727 | 1008 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2047 | 2710 | |
| Display | 6.7" Super AMOLED | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7 | Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP67 | |
| Dimensions | 164.4×77.9×7.5 mm | 164.0×77.5×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | — | $250 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A17 4G
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 13MP
Samsung Galaxy A26
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A17 4G
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A26
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy A17 4G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A26
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy A17 4G and Samsung Galaxy A26, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy A26 leads Samsung Galaxy A17 4G by 27.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Samsung Galaxy A17 4G
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 is a bit better (79/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 and the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G are nearly equal (34/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 44/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G is a bit better (70/100 vs 63/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G or the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Samsung Galaxy A26 edges out the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G and the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Samsung Galaxy A17 4G has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Samsung Galaxy A26 — 50/100.
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G or the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Samsung Galaxy A26 leads on performance (52/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G over the Samsung Galaxy A26?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the Samsung Galaxy A26 (79/100 vs 67/100).