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; estimated prices are $147 and $182. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy A26 leads — 32/100 vs 27/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy A26 is faster in AnTuTu (749,719 vs 602,971).
Samsung Galaxy A17
Samsung Galaxy A26
- Lighter: 190g vs 200g
- Cheaper: $147 vs $182
- Better design/ergonomics (62/100 vs 50/100)
- Better value for money (100/100 vs 97/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 749719 vs 602971
- Better Geekbench Single: 1008 vs 760
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2758 vs 1890
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Better camera (29/100 vs 28/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A17 vs the Samsung Galaxy A26, the Samsung Galaxy A26 scores 5 points higher (32/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 and the Samsung Galaxy A17 are nearly equal (29/100 vs 28/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 37/100. In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 is a bit better (62/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 and the Samsung Galaxy A26 are nearly equal (100/100 vs 97/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A17 | Samsung Galaxy A26 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G99 | Exynos 1380 | |
| AnTuTu | 602971 | 749719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 760 | 1008 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1890 | 2758 | |
| 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 | 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 | — | |
| 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 | |
| Price | $147 | $182 |
Samsung Galaxy A17
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 13MP
Samsung Galaxy A26
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
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
Samsung Galaxy A17
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A26
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
We compared Samsung Galaxy A17 and Samsung Galaxy A26, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy A26 leads Samsung Galaxy A17 by 19.6% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $35. Samsung Galaxy A17 is cheaper by $35.
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 and the Samsung Galaxy A17 are nearly equal (29/100 vs 28/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 37/100.
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 is a bit better (62/100 vs 50/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 and the Samsung Galaxy A26 are nearly equal (100/100 vs 97/100).
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 27/100, the Samsung Galaxy A26 — 32/100.
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A17 over the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Samsung Galaxy A17 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy A26 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.