Samsung Galaxy A17 vs Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold

The Samsung Galaxy A17 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99, while the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; estimated prices are $147 and $2899. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads — 57/100 vs 27/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold has the bigger battery (5600 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is faster in AnTuTu (2,926,532 vs 602,971); the Samsung Galaxy A17 is noticeably lighter (190g vs 309g).

The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 by 30 points (57/100 vs 27/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy A17
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 28
Battery 37
Design 62
Value for money 100
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
Performance 67
Display 100
Camera 49
Battery 52
Design 0
Value for money 0
What makes Samsung Galaxy A17 better?
  • Lighter: 190g vs 309g
  • Cheaper: $147 vs $2899

  • Better design/ergonomics (62/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (100/100 vs 0/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2926532 vs 602971
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 760
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9300 vs 1890
  • Bigger battery: 5600 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 45W vs 25W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (67/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (49/100 vs 28/100)
  • Longer battery life (52/100 vs 37/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A17 vs the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold scores 30 points higher (57/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads (67/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads (49/100 vs 28/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads (52/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 leads (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (67/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (49/100 vs 28/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (52/100 vs 37/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (62/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (100/100 vs 0/100).

Samsung Galaxy A17: The Samsung Galaxy A17 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold: The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Samsung Galaxy A17 Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
Processor MediaTek Helio G99 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 602971 2926532
Geekbench Single 760 3050
Geekbench Multi 1890 9300
Display 6.7" Super AMOLED 10.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Resolution 1080x2340 2160x1584
Refresh rate 90 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5600 mAh
Charging 25W 45W
Wireless charging 0W 15W
Main camera 50 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 5 MP 12 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 10 MP
Front camera 13 MP 10 MP
RAM 4GB / 6GB / 8GB 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 512GB
OS Android 15 / One UI 7 Android 16 / One UI 8
Brightness (peak) 800 nits 2600 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP54 IP48
Dimensions 164.4×77.9×7.5 mm 159.2×75.0×12.9 mm
Weight 190 g 309 g
Price $147 $2899
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy A17
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 5MP
  • Front: 13MP
28
camera
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 10MP
  • Front: 10MP
49
camera
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A17
  • 6.7" Super AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
  • 10.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
  • Resolution: 2160x1584
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy A17
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • No wireless charging
37
battery
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
  • 5600 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • Wireless: 15W
52
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Samsung Galaxy A17 and Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Samsung Galaxy A17 MediaTek Helio G99
27/100
602971 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
57/100 +79.4%
2926532 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads Samsung Galaxy A17 by 79.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Samsung Galaxy A17
$147
Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold
$2899

Price difference: $2752. Samsung Galaxy A17 is cheaper by $2752.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (67/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (49/100 vs 28/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (52/100 vs 37/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (62/100 vs 0/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold (100/100 vs 0/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A17 or the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold?

The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 by 30 points (57/100 vs 27/100).

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A17 and the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold?

The Samsung Galaxy A17 has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold — 57/100.

Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A17 or the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold?

The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads on camera score (49/100 vs 28/100).

Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A17 or the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold?

The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold leads on performance (67/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A17 over the Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold?

The Samsung Galaxy A17 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy Z TriFold is a better fit for active users.