Samsung Galaxy A17 vs Samsung Galaxy A41

Our verdict: Neither phone sweeps the display: the Samsung Galaxy A17 is bigger at 6.7" while the Samsung Galaxy A41 is sharper at 431 PPI. Photography fans should note the Samsung Galaxy A17 packs a 50MP main sensor. Up front, the Samsung Galaxy A17 wins with a 13MP selfie camera. At just 152g, the Samsung Galaxy A41 is the more pocket-friendly option.

Screen
6.7" 6.1"
Display
Super AMOLED AMOLED
Resolution
1080 x 2340 1080 x 2400
Pixels Per Inch
385 431
Rear Camera
50 Megapixels 48 Megapixels
Front Camera
13 Megapixels 8 Megapixels
Chipset
Exynos 1330 (5 nm) Mediatek MT6768 Helio P65
Storage
128GB 64GB
OS
Android Android
SIM Type
nano-SIM and e-SIM Standard 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 5.0 with A2DP, LE
Dimensions
164.4 x 77.9 x 7.5 mm 149.9 x 69.8 x 7.9 mm
Weight
192 grams 152 grams
Water Resistance
IP54, dust and splash resistant Not rated
Contracts
£5.00/mo (£125.00 upfront)
SIM-free
£134.99 £109.99
Samsung Galaxy A17 Samsung Galaxy A17 Samsung Galaxy A41 Samsung Galaxy A41
Screen 6.7" 6.1"
Display Super AMOLED AMOLED
Resolution 1080 x 2340 1080 x 2400
Pixels Per Inch 385 431
Rear Camera 50 Megapixels 48 Megapixels
Front Camera 13 Megapixels 8 Megapixels
Chipset Exynos 1330 (5 nm) Mediatek MT6768 Helio P65
Storage 128GB 64GB
OS Android Android
SIM Type nano-SIM and e-SIM Standard 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 5.0 with A2DP, LE
Dimensions 164.4 x 77.9 x 7.5 mm 149.9 x 69.8 x 7.9 mm
Weight 192 grams 152 grams
Water Resistance IP54, dust and splash resistant Not rated
Contracts £5.00/mo
£125.00 upfront
SIM-free £134.99 £109.99
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has the better screen, the Samsung Galaxy A17 or Samsung Galaxy A41?

The Samsung Galaxy A17 has the bigger screen at 6.7" compared to the Samsung Galaxy A41's 6.1", the Samsung Galaxy A41 has the sharper display at 431 pixels per inch versus 385, and the Samsung Galaxy A17 uses a Super AMOLED panel while the Samsung Galaxy A41 has a AMOLED.

Which has the better camera, the Samsung Galaxy A17 or Samsung Galaxy A41?

The Samsung Galaxy A17 features a 50 Megapixels rear camera, while the Samsung Galaxy A41 has a 48 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 A41?

The Samsung Galaxy A41 is cheaper SIM-free, starting from £109.99.

What storage options are available for the Samsung Galaxy A17 and Samsung Galaxy A41?

The Samsung Galaxy A17 is available in 128GB, while the Samsung Galaxy A41 comes in 64GB.

What processors do the Samsung Galaxy A17 and Samsung Galaxy A41 use?

The Samsung Galaxy A17 is powered by the Exynos 1330 (5 nm), while the Samsung Galaxy A41 uses the Mediatek MT6768 Helio P65.

Which is easier to carry and hold, the Samsung Galaxy A17 or Samsung Galaxy A41?

The Samsung Galaxy A41 is the more portable of the two — it's 40g lighter at 152 grams, it's also the more compact phone at 149.9 x 69.8 x 7.9 mm, the Samsung Galaxy A17 is slimmer at 7.5mm thick.

Which is more water resistant, the Samsung Galaxy A17 or Samsung Galaxy A41?

The Samsung Galaxy A17 is rated IP54, dust and splash resistant, while the Samsung Galaxy A41 is rated Not rated.

What operating system do the Samsung Galaxy A17 and Samsung Galaxy A41 run?

Both phones run Android.