Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
Samsung Galaxy F17

Samsung Galaxy A17 5G Samsung Galaxy F17

Common Features

  • Both products have a water resistant design.
  • Both products have a weight of 192 g.
  • Both products have a thickness of 7.5 mm.
  • Both products have a width of 77.9 mm.
  • Both products have a height of 164.4 mm.
  • Both products have a volume of 96.0507 cm³.
  • Both products have an IP54 Ingress Protection rating.
  • Both products have an OLED/AMOLED display type.
  • Both products have a 6.7″ screen size.
  • Both products have a pixel density of 385 ppi.
  • Both products have a resolution of 1080 x 2340 px.
  • Both products have a 90Hz refresh rate.
  • Both products have a typical brightness of 800 nits.
  • Both products have Gorilla Glass Victus for damage resistance.
  • Both products are powered by the Samsung Exynos 1330 chipset.
  • Both products use the Mali G68 MP2 GPU.
  • Both products have a CPU speed of 2 x 2.4 & 6 x 2 GHz.
  • Both products have a GPU clock speed of 800 MHz.
  • Both products support integrated LTE.
  • Both products have RAM speed of 3200 MHz.

Main Differences

  • Samsung Galaxy A17 5G has 256GB of internal storage while Samsung Galaxy F17 has 128GB.
  • Samsung Galaxy A17 5G has 8GB of RAM while Samsung Galaxy F17 has 6GB.
  • Samsung Galaxy A17 5G has a dual-lens (or multi-lens) main camera with 50 & 5 & 2 MP while Samsung Galaxy F17 has the same camera configuration.
  • Samsung Galaxy A17 5G has Android 15 operating system while Samsung Galaxy F17 has the same Android version.
  • Samsung Galaxy A17 5G supports 64-bit architecture while Samsung Galaxy F17 also supports 64-bit.
  • Samsung Galaxy A17 5G has a 5000 mAh battery while Samsung Galaxy F17 shares the same battery capacity.
  • Samsung Galaxy A17 5G has a 5G support feature while Samsung Galaxy F17 also supports 5G.
  • Samsung Galaxy A17 5G uses the Samsung Exynos 1330 chipset while Samsung Galaxy F17 uses the same chipset.
  • Samsung Galaxy A17 5G uses Mali G68 MP2 GPU while Samsung Galaxy F17 shares the same GPU.
  • Samsung Galaxy A17 5G has a 90Hz refresh rate display while Samsung Galaxy F17 shares the same refresh rate.
  • Samsung Galaxy A17 5G has 3200 MHz RAM speed while Samsung Galaxy F17 shares the same RAM speed.
  • Samsung Galaxy A17 5G has an IP54 Ingress Protection rating while Samsung Galaxy F17 shares the same rating.
  • Samsung Galaxy A17 5G uses Gorilla Glass Victus while Samsung Galaxy F17 also uses Gorilla Glass Victus.
  • Samsung Galaxy A17 5G supports 25W fast charging while Samsung Galaxy F17 also supports 25W fast charging.
  • Samsung Galaxy A17 5G has a 13MP front camera while Samsung Galaxy F17 has the same front camera.
  • Samsung Galaxy A17 5G has no stereo speakers while Samsung Galaxy F17 also lacks stereo speakers.
  • Samsung Galaxy A17 5G does not have a 3.5 mm audio jack while Samsung Galaxy F17 also lacks a 3.5 mm audio jack.
  • Samsung Galaxy A17 5G uses Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) while Samsung Galaxy F17 uses the same Wi-Fi versions.
Specs Comparison
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G

Samsung Galaxy A17 5G

Samsung Galaxy F17

Samsung Galaxy F17

Design:
water resistance Water resistant Water resistant
weight 192 g 192 g
thickness 7.5 mm 7.5 mm
width 77.9 mm 77.9 mm
height 164.4 mm 164.4 mm
volume 96.0507 cm³ 96.0507 cm³
Ingress Protection (IP) rating IP54 IP54
has a rugged build
can be folded

Both the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G and Samsung Galaxy F17 share identical design specs. Both devices are water resistant and have the same Ingress Protection (IP) rating of IP54, which means they can withstand splashes of water from any direction.

The weight of each phone is also identical at 192 g, offering a consistent feel in hand. Additionally, both models have the same thickness of 7.5 mm, width of 77.9 mm, height of 164.4 mm, and volume of 96.0507 cm³, making their physical dimensions exactly the same.

Neither device features a rugged build or the ability to fold, so there are no differences in that aspect either.

Display:
Display type OLED/AMOLED OLED/AMOLED
screen size 6.7" 6.7"
pixel density 385 ppi 385 ppi
resolution 1080 x 2340 px 1080 x 2340 px
refresh rate 90Hz 90Hz
brightness (typical) 800 nits 800 nits
has branded damage-resistant glass
Gorilla Glass version Gorilla Glass Victus Gorilla Glass Victus
supports HDR10
supports HDR10+
Always-On Display
supports Dolby Vision
Has a secondary screen
has a touch screen

The display specifications of the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G and Samsung Galaxy F17 are identical across all key aspects. Both devices feature an OLED/AMOLED display type, a 6.7″ screen size, and a pixel density of 385 ppi. They also share the same screen resolution of 1080 x 2340 px and a 90Hz refresh rate for smooth scrolling and visuals.

In terms of brightness, both models offer a typical 800 nits, ensuring good visibility even in bright environments. They are also equipped with Gorilla Glass Victus for branded damage-resistant glass, adding durability to the display.

Both phones support the Always-On Display feature and have a touch screen. However, neither supports HDR10, HDR10+, or Dolby Vision, and neither includes a secondary screen.

Performance:
internal storage 256GB 128GB
RAM 8GB 6GB
Chipset (SoC) name Samsung Exynos 1330 Samsung Exynos 1330
GPU name Mali G68 MP2 Mali G68 MP2
CPU speed 2 x 2.4 & 6 x 2 GHz 2 x 2.4 & 6 x 2 GHz
GPU clock speed 800 MHz 800 MHz
Has integrated LTE
RAM speed 3200 MHz 3200 MHz
semiconductor size 5 nm 5 nm
Supports 64-bit
DirectX version DirectX 12 DirectX 12
Has integrated graphics
OpenGL ES version 3.2 3.2
Uses big.LITTLE technology
CPU threads 8 threads 8 threads
Has NX bit
maximum memory bandwidth 51.2 GB/s 51.2 GB/s
OpenCL version 2 2
maximum memory amount 8GB 8GB
GPU turbo 950 MHz 950 MHz
Thermal Design Power (TDP) 5W 5W
DDR memory version 5 5

The Samsung Galaxy A17 5G and Samsung Galaxy F17 have several similarities in their performance specifications. Both devices are powered by the same chipset, the Samsung Exynos 1330, with an identical CPU setup of 2 x 2.4 GHz and 6 x 2 GHz, as well as a GPU clock speed of 800 MHz from the Mali G68 MP2. They also both feature the same 8 CPU threads, 5 nm semiconductor size, and support for 64-bit processing.

However, the devices differ in terms of RAM and storage. The A17 5G offers 8GB of RAM and 256GB of internal storage, whereas the F17 has 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. Both phones support a maximum memory of 8GB, and they share the same RAM speed of 3200 MHz, maximum memory bandwidth of 51.2 GB/s, and the same TDP of 5W. Both devices also have integrated LTE, integrated graphics, and support for DirectX 12 and OpenGL ES 3.2.

Additionally, the two devices both use big.LITTLE technology, have the same GPU turbo speed of 950 MHz, and share the same OpenCL version of 2. They also both support DDR5 memory and have the NX bit feature, making them closely aligned in terms of core performance features.

Cameras:
megapixels (main camera) 50 & 5 & 2 MP 50 & 5 & 2 MP
wide aperture (main camera) 1.8 & 2.2 & 2.4f 1.8 & 2.2 & 2.4f
Has a dual-lens (or multi-lens) main camera
megapixels (front camera) 13MP 13MP
has built-in optical image stabilization
video recording (main camera) 1080 x 30 fps 1080 x 30 fps
Has a dual-tone LED flash
number of flash LEDs 1 1
has a BSI sensor
has a CMOS sensor
has continuous autofocus when recording movies
Has phase-detection autofocus for photos
supports slow-motion video recording
has a built-in HDR mode
has manual exposure
has a flash
optical zoom 0x 0x
has manual ISO
has a serial shot mode
has manual focus
has a front camera
Has laser autofocus
Shoots 360° panorama
has manual white balance
shoots raw
has touch autofocus
has manual shutter speed
can create panoramas in-camera
wide aperture (front camera) 2f 2f
Has timelapse function
Has a front-facing LED flash
has a dual-lens (or multi-lens) front camera
supports HDR10 recording
supports Dolby Vision recording
has a front-facing camera under the display
Has a RGB LED flash
has 3D photo/video recording capabilities

The camera specifications for the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G and Samsung Galaxy F17 are identical across the board. Both phones feature a triple-lens main camera setup with 50 MP, 5 MP, and 2 MP lenses, and both have a wide aperture of 1.8f, 2.2f, and 2.4f for the main camera lenses.

Both devices have a 13 MP front camera with a 2f aperture and share the same video recording capabilities of 1080p at 30 fps. The main camera of both phones supports continuous autofocus when recording movies, phase-detection autofocus for photos, and slow-motion video recording. Additionally, both have a built-in HDR mode, manual exposure settings, and a flash with a single LED.

Other features are also the same, including the ability to create panoramas in-camera, manual ISO control, serial shot mode, manual focus, touch autofocus, and timelapse function. Both phones lack a front-facing LED flash, dual-lens front camera, 360° panorama shooting, and support for HDR10 or Dolby Vision recording. Neither device supports raw image shooting, has a front-facing camera under the display, or features 3D photo/video recording capabilities.

Operating system:
Android version Android 15 Android 15
has clipboard warnings
has location privacy options
has camera/microphone privacy options
has Mail Privacy Protection
has theme customization
can block app tracking
blocks cross-site tracking
has on-device machine learning
has notification permissions
has media picker
Can play games while they download
has dark mode
has Wi-Fi password sharing
has battery health check
has an extra dim mode
has focus modes
has dynamic theming
can offload apps
Has customizable notifications
has Live Text
has full-page screenshots
supports split screen
gets direct OS updates
has PiP
Can be used as a PC
Has sharing intents
has a child lock
Supports widgets
Is free and open source
Has offline voice recognition
has voice commands
Tracks the current position of a mobile device
is a multi-user system
has Quick Start

The Samsung Galaxy A17 5G and Samsung Galaxy F17 both run on Android 15, and they share an almost identical set of features in terms of their operating system capabilities. Both devices support clipboard warnings, location privacy options, and camera/microphone privacy options. They also offer theme customization, the ability to block app tracking, on-device machine learning, and customizable notifications.

Additionally, both phones come with features like dark mode, battery health check, an extra dim mode, dynamic theming, and the ability to offload apps. They also include PiP (Picture-in-Picture) mode, full-page screenshots, Live Text, split screen support, offline voice recognition, voice commands, and widgets. Both phones can track the current position of the device and support multi-user functionality. Neither device supports Quick Start, Wi-Fi password sharing, or focus modes, and both lack the ability to get direct OS updates.

There are no major differences between the two models in terms of operating system features, with both offering a rich set of privacy options, customization, and multitasking capabilities.

Battery:
battery power 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
has wireless charging
Supports fast charging
charging speed 25W 25W
has reverse wireless charging
has a removable battery
has a battery level indicator
has a rechargeable battery

The battery specifications for the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G and Samsung Galaxy F17 are identical. Both phones are equipped with a 5000 mAh battery, offering the same capacity for extended usage. Neither model supports wireless charging or reverse wireless charging, and both have a non-removable battery.

Both devices also support fast charging at a speed of 25W, ensuring quick recharges. Additionally, each phone includes a battery level indicator and features a rechargeable battery.

There are no differences in the battery capabilities between the two models, with both offering similar charging features and battery management options.

Audio:
has a socket for a 3.5 mm audio jack
has stereo speakers
has aptX
has LDAC
has aptX HD
has aptX Adaptive
has aptX Lossless
Has a radio

The audio specifications for the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G and Samsung Galaxy F17 are identical. Neither device features a 3.5 mm audio jack, stereo speakers, or any advanced Bluetooth audio codecs such as aptX, LDAC, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, or aptX Lossless.

Both phones also lack a built-in FM radio, so they do not offer this functionality.

Overall, the audio capabilities of both the A17 5G and F17 are the same, with no differences between the two in terms of audio features or connectivity options.

Connectivity & Features:
release date August 2025 September 2025
has 5G support
Wi-Fi version Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
SIM cards 2 SIM 2 SIM
Bluetooth version 5.3 5.3
has an external memory slot
Has USB Type-C
USB version 2 2
has NFC
download speed 2550 MBits/s 2550 MBits/s
upload speed 1280 MBits/s 1280 MBits/s
Has a fingerprint scanner
has emergency SOS via satellite
has crash detection
is DLNA-certified
has a gyroscope
supports ANT+
Has a heart rate monitor
has GPS
has a compass
supports Wi-Fi
Has an infrared sensor
has an accelerometer
has a cellular module
Has a barometer
has an HDMI output
Uses 3D facial recognition
Has an iris scanner
Stylus included
supports Galileo
Has motion tracking
Has optical tracking
Has a built-in projector

The Samsung Galaxy A17 5G and Samsung Galaxy F17 offer identical connectivity and feature sets. Both phones support 5G, have dual SIM card slots, and are equipped with Bluetooth 5.3. They also both feature NFC, USB Type-C (version 2), and external memory slots, allowing for expanded storage.

In terms of Wi-Fi, both models support Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) and Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac). For network speeds, both devices offer a download speed of 2550 MBits/s and an upload speed of 1280 MBits/s. Both phones also have a fingerprint scanner for security and support GPS, Galileo, and a compass for navigation.

Additionally, both devices are equipped with a gyroscope, accelerometer, and cellular module. Neither phone supports emergency SOS via satellite, crash detection, or DLNA certification. Neither has a barometer, infrared sensor, HDMI output, 3D facial recognition, iris scanner, or a built-in projector. Both phones also lack motion or optical tracking features and do not include a stylus.

Miscellaneous:
has a video light
Has sapphire glass display
Has a curved display
Has an e-paper display

Both the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G and Samsung Galaxy F17 share the same features in the miscellaneous category. Both phones include a video light for enhanced low-light video recording. Neither phone features sapphire glass, a curved display, or an e-paper display.

Overall, the two devices have identical specifications in this group with no differences between them.

Comparison Summary

This is a specification comparison between the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G and the Samsung Galaxy F17. Both devices share features like a 6.7″ OLED/AMOLED display, a 5000 mAh battery, and 5G support. However, they differ in some key aspects. The Samsung Galaxy A17 5G offers 256GB of internal storage and 8GB of RAM, while the Samsung Galaxy F17 has 128GB of storage and 6GB of RAM. The front camera resolution is the same at 13MP, and both devices support 25W fast charging. Additionally, while both phones are powered by the same Samsung Exynos 1330 chipset, the storage and RAM configurations vary significantly.