Samsung Galaxy A17 vs Samsung Galaxy A17 4G

Our verdict: Looking at total contract cost, the Samsung Galaxy A17 is £34.79 less expensive than the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G. If contracts aren't your thing, the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G at £109.00 SIM-free is the cheaper buy.

Screen
6.7" 6.7"
Display
Super AMOLED Super AMOLED
Resolution
1080 x 2340 1080 x 2340
Pixels Per Inch
385 385
Rear Camera
50 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera
13 Megapixels 13 Megapixels
Chipset
Exynos 1330 (5 nm) Exynos 1330 (5 nm)
Storage
128GB 128GB
OS
Android Android
SIM Type
nano-SIM and e-SIM nano-SIM and e-SIM
Connectivity
Up to 5G 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 5.3 with A2DP, LE
Dimensions
164.4 x 77.9 x 7.5 mm 164.4 x 77.9 x 7.5 mm
Weight
192 grams 192 grams
Water Resistance
IP54, dust and splash resistant IP54, dust and splash resistant
Contracts
£5.00/mo (£125.00 upfront) £10.00/mo (£99.00 upfront)
SIM-free
£139.00 £109.00
Samsung Galaxy A17 Samsung Galaxy A17 Samsung Galaxy A17  4G Samsung Galaxy A17 4G
Screen 6.7" 6.7"
Display Super AMOLED Super AMOLED
Resolution 1080 x 2340 1080 x 2340
Pixels Per Inch 385 385
Rear Camera 50 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera 13 Megapixels 13 Megapixels
Chipset Exynos 1330 (5 nm) Exynos 1330 (5 nm)
Storage 128GB 128GB
OS Android Android
SIM Type nano-SIM and e-SIM nano-SIM and e-SIM
Connectivity Up to 5G 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 5.3 with A2DP, LE
Dimensions 164.4 x 77.9 x 7.5 mm 164.4 x 77.9 x 7.5 mm
Weight 192 grams 192 grams
Water Resistance IP54, dust and splash resistant IP54, dust and splash resistant
Contracts £5.00/mo
£125.00 upfront
£10.00/mo
£99.00 upfront
SIM-free £139.00 £109.00
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Frequently Asked Questions

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

Based on total cost of ownership, the Samsung Galaxy A17 is cheaper on contract at £244.21 over the life of the deal from £5.00 per month with £125.00 upfront.

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

Both phones have a similar screen size at around 6.7", both screens are similarly sharp at around 385 pixels per inch, and both use Super AMOLED panels.

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

The Samsung Galaxy A17 features a 50 Megapixels rear camera, while the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G 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 or Samsung Galaxy A17 4G?

The Samsung Galaxy A17 4G is cheaper SIM-free, starting from £109.00.

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

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

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

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

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

They weigh about the same (192 grams vs 192 grams), both are similar in overall footprint.

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

Both phones share the same water resistance rating of IP54, dust and splash resistant.

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

Both phones run Android.