Samsung Galaxy A17 5G vs Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
The Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (2025) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1330, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 (2026) runs on the Exynos 2600; launch prices were $166 and $1099. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 leads — 66/100 vs 48/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4300); the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,113,347 vs 603,772).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
What makes Samsung Galaxy A17 5G better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4300 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $166 vs $1099
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 37/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3113347 vs 603772
- Better Geekbench Single: 3235 vs 960
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10904 vs 1826
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 180g vs 192g
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 33/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 67/100)
- Better portability (80/100 vs 68/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 scores 18 points higher (66/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 leads (93/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G leads (52/100 vs 37/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy A17 5G — 66/100, Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 — 42/100; 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 Z Flip8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (93/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 is a bit better (80/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 and the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G are nearly equal (35/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 (52/100 vs 37/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 is a bit better (80/100 vs 68/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A17 5G | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 1330 | Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 603772 | 3113347 | |
| Geekbench Single | 960 | 3235 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1826 | 10904 | |
| Display | 6.7" Super AMOLED | 6.9" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1080x2520 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4300 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / One UI 7 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP48 | |
| Weight | 192 g | 180 g | |
| Launch price | $166 | $1099 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 13MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
- 6.9" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless charging: no data
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
- 4300 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy A17 5G and Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 leads Samsung Galaxy A17 5G by 80.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $933. Samsung Galaxy A17 5G was $933 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (93/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 is a bit better (80/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 and the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G are nearly equal (35/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 (52/100 vs 37/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 is a bit better (80/100 vs 68/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G or the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G and the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8?
The Samsung Galaxy A17 5G has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 — 66/100.
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G or the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 leads on performance (93/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G over the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.