Samsung Galaxy A17 4G vs Samsung Galaxy S24+

Our Verdict: Samsung Galaxy S24+ makes the stronger first impression through storage options up to 512GB. Price-sensitive buyers should still look closely at Samsung Galaxy A17 4G, because its lowest listed total is roughly £109 rather than £329.99. As a result, Samsung Galaxy S24+ is the better fit for more built-in storage headroom, while Samsung Galaxy A17 4G is easier to recommend for keeping the total cost down.

Over a full contract, the A17 4G works out around £295 all-in, about £603 less than the S24+.

Screen
6.7" 6.7"
Display
Super AMOLED Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
Resolution
1080 x 2340 1440 x 3088
Pixels Per Inch
385 509
Rear Camera
50 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera
13 Megapixels 12 Megapixels
Chipset
Exynos 1330 (5 nm) Qualcomm SM8650-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm)
Battery
5,000 mAh 4,900 mAh
Storage
128GB 256GB, 512GB
OS
Android Android
SIM Type
nano-SIM and e-SIM Nano SIM
Connectivity
Up to 4G Up to 5G
Wi-Fi
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7
Bluetooth
5.3 with A2DP, LE 5.3 with A2DP, LE
Dimensions
164.4 x 77.9 x 7.5 mm 158.5 x 75.9 x 7.7 mm
Weight
192 grams 196 grams
Water Resistance
IP54, dust and splash resistant Not rated
Contracts
£9.99/mo (£29.00 upfront) £71.50/mo (£30.00 upfront)
SIM-free
£137.00 £349.00

Prices updated 11 August 2026

Samsung Galaxy A17  4G Samsung Galaxy A17 4G Samsung Galaxy S24+ Samsung Galaxy S24+
Screen 6.7" 6.7"
Display Super AMOLED Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
Resolution 1080 x 2340 1440 x 3088
Pixels Per Inch 385 509
Rear Camera 50 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera 13 Megapixels 12 Megapixels
Chipset Exynos 1330 (5 nm) Qualcomm SM8650-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm)
Battery 5,000 mAh 4,900 mAh
Storage 128GB 256GB, 512GB
OS Android Android
SIM Type nano-SIM and e-SIM Nano SIM
Connectivity Up to 4G Up to 5G
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7
Bluetooth 5.3 with A2DP, LE 5.3 with A2DP, LE
Dimensions 164.4 x 77.9 x 7.5 mm 158.5 x 75.9 x 7.7 mm
Weight 192 grams 196 grams
Water Resistance IP54, dust and splash resistant Not rated
Contracts £9.99/mo
£29.00 upfront
£71.50/mo
£30.00 upfront
SIM-free £137.00 £349.00
Prices updated 11 August 2026
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Cheapest Deals

Samsung Galaxy A17 4G
Samsung Galaxy A17  4G

24 Months

128GB

Black

25GB

Data

Unlimited

Unlimited

£9.99 per month, £29 upfront.

Use code: SUMMER10 (£10 off)

Samsung Galaxy S24+
Samsung Galaxy S24+

12 Months

256GB

Onyx Black

Refurbished

5GB

Data

Unlimited

Unlimited

£71.50 per month, £30 upfront.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G or Samsung Galaxy S24+ cheaper on contract?

Based on total cost of ownership, the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G is cheaper on contract at £294.76 over the life of the deal from £9.99 per month with £29.00 upfront.

Which has the better screen, the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G or Samsung Galaxy S24+?

Both phones have a similar screen size at around 6.7", the Samsung Galaxy S24+ has the sharper display at 509 pixels per inch versus 385, and the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G uses a Super AMOLED panel while the Samsung Galaxy S24+ has a Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X.

Which has the better camera, the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G or Samsung Galaxy S24+?

The Samsung Galaxy A17 4G features a 50 Megapixels rear camera, while the Samsung Galaxy S24+ has a 50 Megapixels rear camera. Both devices also have front-facing cameras for selfies and video calls.

Which is cheaper to buy SIM-free, the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G or Samsung Galaxy S24+?

The Samsung Galaxy A17 4G is cheaper SIM-free, starting from £137.00.

What storage options are available for the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G and Samsung Galaxy S24+?

The Samsung Galaxy A17 4G is available in 128GB, while the Samsung Galaxy S24+ comes in 256GB, 512GB.

What processors do the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G and Samsung Galaxy S24+ use?

The Samsung Galaxy A17 4G is powered by the Exynos 1330 (5 nm), while the Samsung Galaxy S24+ uses the Qualcomm SM8650-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 (4 nm).

Which is easier to carry and hold, the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G or Samsung Galaxy S24+?

It's a trade-off: the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G is lighter but the Samsung Galaxy S24+ is more compact. It's 4g lighter at 192 grams, though the Samsung Galaxy S24+ is actually the more compact phone at 158.5 x 75.9 x 7.7 mm.

Which is more water resistant, the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G or Samsung Galaxy S24+?

The Samsung Galaxy A17 4G is rated IP54, dust and splash resistant, while the Samsung Galaxy S24+ is rated Not rated.

What operating system do the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G and Samsung Galaxy S24+ run?

Both phones run Android.