Samsung Galaxy A17 4G vs Samsung Galaxy A40

Name: Samsung Galaxy A40
Brand: Samsung
Rating: 3.7 (10 reviews)

Our Verdict: Samsung Galaxy A40 and Samsung Galaxy A17 4G suit different priorities. The A17 4G is stronger for display quality, helped by a larger 6.7-inch screen, its Super AMOLED panel, and a higher-resolution 50MP rear camera, while the A40 is better suited to a sharper 437 PPI display, its AMOLED panel, and a higher-resolution 25MP front camera. A bigger mAh figure is useful context, but real battery life still depends on software and chipset efficiency. Choose the A17 4G for display quality; choose the A40 if portability matters more.

Screen

6.7" 5.9"

Display

Super AMOLED AMOLED

Resolution

1080 x 2340 1080 x 2340

Pixels Per Inch

385 437

Rear Camera

50 Megapixels 16 Megapixels

Front Camera

13 Megapixels 25 Megapixels

Chipset

Exynos 1330 (5 nm) Exynos 7885

Battery

5,000 mAh 3,100 mAh

Storage

128GB 64GB

Android Android

SIM Type

nano-SIM and e-SIM Nano SIM

Connectivity

Up to 4G Up to 4G

Wi-Fi

802.11 a/b/g/n/ac 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac

Bluetooth

5.3 with A2DP, LE 5.0 with A2DP, LE

Dimensions

164.4 x 77.9 x 7.5 mm 144.4 x 69.2 x 7.9 mm

Weight

192 grams 140 grams

Water Resistance

IP54, dust and splash resistant IP68 - Dust and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes

Contracts

£9.99/mo (£29.00 upfront) -

SIM-free

£137.00 -

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	Samsung Galaxy A17 4G	Samsung Galaxy A40
Screen	6.7"	5.9"
Display	Super AMOLED	AMOLED
Resolution	1080 x 2340	1080 x 2340
Pixels Per Inch	385	437
Rear Camera	50 Megapixels	16 Megapixels
Front Camera	13 Megapixels	25 Megapixels
Chipset	Exynos 1330 (5 nm)	Exynos 7885
Battery	5,000 mAh	3,100 mAh
Storage	128GB	64GB
OS	Android	Android
SIM Type	nano-SIM and e-SIM	Nano SIM
Connectivity	Up to 4G	Up to 4G
Wi-Fi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth	5.3 with A2DP, LE	5.0 with A2DP, LE
Dimensions	164.4 x 77.9 x 7.5 mm	144.4 x 69.2 x 7.9 mm
Weight	192 grams	140 grams
Water Resistance	IP54, dust and splash resistant	IP68 - Dust and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes
Contracts	£9.99/mo £29.00 upfront	-
SIM-free	£137.00	-
	Deals	Deals

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has the better screen, the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G or Samsung Galaxy A40?

The Samsung Galaxy A17 4G has the bigger screen at 6.7" compared to the Samsung Galaxy A40's 5.9", the Samsung Galaxy A40 has the sharper display at 437 pixels per inch versus 385, and the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G uses a Super AMOLED panel while the Samsung Galaxy A40 has a AMOLED.

Which has the better camera, the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G or Samsung Galaxy A40?

The Samsung Galaxy A17 4G features a 50 Megapixels rear camera, while the Samsung Galaxy A40 has a 16 Megapixels rear camera. Both devices also have front-facing cameras for selfies and video calls.

What storage options are available for the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G and Samsung Galaxy A40?

The Samsung Galaxy A17 4G is available in 128GB, while the Samsung Galaxy A40 comes in 64GB.

What processors do the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G and Samsung Galaxy A40 use?

The Samsung Galaxy A17 4G is powered by the Exynos 1330 (5 nm), while the Samsung Galaxy A40 uses the Exynos 7885.

Which is easier to carry and hold, the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G or Samsung Galaxy A40?

The Samsung Galaxy A40 is the more portable of the two: it's 52g lighter at 140 grams, it's also the more compact phone at 144.4 x 69.2 x 7.9 mm, the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G is slimmer at 7.5mm thick.

Which is more water resistant, the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G or Samsung Galaxy A40?

The Samsung Galaxy A17 4G is rated IP54, dust and splash resistant, while the Samsung Galaxy A40 is rated IP68 - Dust and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes.

What operating system do the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G and Samsung Galaxy A40 run?

Both phones run Android.