Samsung Galaxy A17 vs Samsung Galaxy A90 5G

Name: Samsung Galaxy A90 5G
Brand: Samsung
Availability: InStock

Our Verdict: With Samsung Galaxy A90 5G versus Samsung Galaxy A17, the stronger argument is portability. The A17 has the useful edge there with a larger 5,000 mAh battery, a lighter 192g body, and its IP54, dust and splash resistant rating. The A90 5G still has a role if you prefer a higher-resolution 32MP front camera. A bigger mAh figure is useful context, but real battery life still depends on software and chipset efficiency. The A17 is the stronger choice for portability, with the A90 5G better suited to camera hardware.

Buying outright, the A90 5G starts at £170 SIM-free.

Screen

6.7" 6.7"

Display

Super AMOLED Super AMOLED

Resolution

1080 x 2340 1080 x 2400

Pixels Per Inch

385 393

Rear Camera

50 Megapixels 48 Megapixels

Front Camera

13 Megapixels 32 Megapixels

Chipset

Exynos 1330 (5 nm) Qualcomm SDM855 Snapdragon 855

Battery

5,000 mAh 4,500 mAh

Storage

128GB 128GB

Android Android

SIM Type

nano-SIM and e-SIM Nano SIM

Connectivity

Up to 5G Up to 5G

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 164.8 x 76.4 x 8.4 mm

Weight

192 grams 206 grams

Water Resistance

IP54, dust and splash resistant Not rated

Contracts

£5.00/mo (£125.00 upfront) -

SIM-free

£197.00 £169.99

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	Samsung Galaxy A17	Samsung Galaxy A90 5G
Screen	6.7"	6.7"
Display	Super AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Resolution	1080 x 2340	1080 x 2400
Pixels Per Inch	385	393
Rear Camera	50 Megapixels	48 Megapixels
Front Camera	13 Megapixels	32 Megapixels
Chipset	Exynos 1330 (5 nm)	Qualcomm SDM855 Snapdragon 855
Battery	5,000 mAh	4,500 mAh
Storage	128GB	128GB
OS	Android	Android
SIM Type	nano-SIM and e-SIM	Nano SIM
Connectivity	Up to 5G	Up to 5G
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	164.8 x 76.4 x 8.4 mm
Weight	192 grams	206 grams
Water Resistance	IP54, dust and splash resistant	Not rated
Contracts	£5.00/mo £125.00 upfront	-
SIM-free	£197.00	£169.99
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Frequently Asked Questions

Which has the better screen, the Samsung Galaxy A17 or Samsung Galaxy A90 5G?

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 A90 5G?

The Samsung Galaxy A17 features a 50 Megapixels rear camera, while the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G 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 A90 5G?

The Samsung Galaxy A90 5G is cheaper SIM-free, starting from £169.99.

What storage options are available for the Samsung Galaxy A17 and Samsung Galaxy A90 5G?

The Samsung Galaxy A17 is available in 128GB, while the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G comes in 128GB.

What processors do the Samsung Galaxy A17 and Samsung Galaxy A90 5G use?

The Samsung Galaxy A17 is powered by the Exynos 1330 (5 nm), while the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G uses the Qualcomm SDM855 Snapdragon 855.

Which is easier to carry and hold, the Samsung Galaxy A17 or Samsung Galaxy A90 5G?

It's a trade-off: the Samsung Galaxy A17 is lighter but the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G is more compact. It's 14g lighter at 192 grams, though the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G is actually the more compact phone at 164.8 x 76.4 x 8.4 mm, the Samsung Galaxy A17 is slimmer at 7.5mm thick.

Which is more water resistant, the Samsung Galaxy A17 or Samsung Galaxy A90 5G?

The Samsung Galaxy A17 is rated IP54, dust and splash resistant, while the Samsung Galaxy A90 5G is rated Not rated.

What operating system do the Samsung Galaxy A17 and Samsung Galaxy A90 5G run?

Both phones run Android.