Samsung Galaxy A17 vs Samsung Galaxy A26
The Samsung Galaxy A17 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99, while the Samsung Galaxy A26 (2025) runs on the Exynos 1380; launch prices were $147 and $250. 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 554,590).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy A17
Samsung Galaxy A26
What makes Samsung Galaxy A17 better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 200g
- Cheaper at launch: $147 vs $250
- Better portability (70/100 vs 63/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A26 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 754064 vs 554590
- 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 vs the Samsung Galaxy A26, the Samsung Galaxy A26 scores 5 points higher (50/100 vs 45/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy A17 — 66/100, Samsung Galaxy A26 — 50/100; 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 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 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 is a bit better (70/100 vs 63/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A17 | Samsung Galaxy A26 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G99 | Exynos 1380 | |
| AnTuTu | 554590 | 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 / One UI 7 | Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 800 nits | 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 | $147 | $250 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A17
- 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
- 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
- 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 and Samsung Galaxy A26, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy A26 leads Samsung Galaxy A17 by 26.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $103. Samsung Galaxy A17 was $103 cheaper at launch.
Detailed 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 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 is a bit better (70/100 vs 63/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A17 or the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Samsung Galaxy A26 edges out the Samsung Galaxy A17 by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A17 and the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Samsung Galaxy A17 has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Samsung Galaxy A26 — 50/100.
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A17 or the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Samsung Galaxy A26 leads on performance (52/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A17 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).