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Samsung Galaxy A17 4G vs Samsung Galaxy A55

What Galaxy A17 4G does better (3) and where Galaxy A55 wins (16) — every spec side by side.

Samsung Galaxy A17 4G
Samsung · 2025Galaxy A17 4G
7.0Score
3 advantages≈ $170
vs
Samsung Galaxy A55
Samsung · 2024Galaxy A55
8.1Score
16 advantages≈ $270
Higher score
7.0Display7.4
4.3Performance6.3
7.8Camera8.3
5.3Battery5.0
5.7Features8.5
Dimensions

Size comparison

Galaxy A17 4GGalaxy A55
77.9 × 164.47.577.4 × 161.18.2
Galaxy A17 4GGalaxy A55Difference
Height164.4 mm161.1 mm+3.3 mm
Width77.9 mm77.4 mm+0.5 mm
Thickness7.5 mm8.2 mm−0.7 mm
Weight190 g213 g−23 g

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is Galaxy A17 4G better than Galaxy A55?

  1. Major OS updates promised6 vs 4+50%
  2. Weight190 g vs 213 g+12%
  3. Thickness7.5 mm vs 8.2 mm+9%

Why is Galaxy A55 better than Galaxy A17 4G?

  1. Geekbench 6 (multi-core)2,052 vs 3,259+59%
  2. RAM8 GB vs 12 GB+50%
  3. AnTuTu score526,972 vs 635,598+21%
  4. 5GNo · Galaxy A17 4G: Yes
  5. Stereo speakersNo · Galaxy A17 4G: Yes
  6. Refresh rate90 Hz vs 120 Hz+33%
  7. Water resistance (IPx)IPx4 vs IPx7+75%
  8. Selfie camera13 MP vs 32 MP2.5×
  9. Peak brightness800 nits vs 1,000 nits+25%
  10. CPU frequency2.2 GHz vs 2.75 GHz+25%
  11. Max video1080p vs 4K
  12. 4K selfie videoNo · Galaxy A17 4G: Yes
Specifications

Side by side

Design
Weight190 g213 g
Thickness7.5 mm8.2 mm
Height164.4 mm161.1 mm
Width77.9 mm77.4 mm
FramePlasticAluminium
BackPlasticGlass
Ingress protectionIP54IP67
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4IPx7
Glass protectionCorning Gorilla Glass Victus+Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+
ColoursBlack, Gray, Light blueIceblue, Lilac, Navy, Lemon
Display
Screen size6.7″6.6″
PanelSuper AMOLEDSuper AMOLED
OLED panelYesYes
Resolution (width)1,080 px1,080 px
Resolution (height)2,340 px2,340 px
Pixel density385 ppi390 ppi
Refresh rate90 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness800 nits1,000 nits
Measured brightness—1,010 nits
Screen-to-body ratio86%85.8%
HDR—Yes
Performance
ChipsetMediatek Helio G99Exynos 1480
Chip makerMediaTekExynos
Process6 nm4 nm
CPU cores88
CPU frequency2.2 GHz2.75 GHz
GPUMali-G57 MC2Xclipse 530
AnTuTu score526,972635,598
Geekbench 6 (multi-core)2,0523,259
3DMark Wild Life Extreme—1,024
Memory
RAM8 GB12 GB
Storage (max)256 GB256 GB
Storage (base)128 GB128 GB
Storage type—UFS 3.1
Memory card slotYesYes
Camera
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main camera aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Main sensor size1/2.76"1/1.56"
Rear cameras22
Optical stabilisationYesYes
Ultra-wide cameraYesYes
Telephoto cameraNoNo
Max video1080p4K
4K video frame rate—30 fps
Selfie camera13 MP32 MP
4K selfie videoNoYes
Battery
Battery capacity5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Battery typeLi-IonLi-Ion
Active use (test)—13.4 h
Wired charging25 W25 W
Charged in 30 min44%55%
Wireless chargingNoNo
Connectivity
5GNoYes
eSIMNoYes
Dual SIMYesYes
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth5.35.3
NFCYesYes
USBUSB Type-C 2.0USB Type-C 2.0
USB version22
Satellite navigationGLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSSGLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
Features
Stereo speakersNoYes
3.5 mm headphone jackNoNo
Loudspeaker loudness—-25.7 LUFS
Fingerprint sensorSideUnder display
Barometer—Yes
SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compassFingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass
SAR (head)0.37 W/kg0.68 W/kg
Software
OS at launchAndroid 15Android 14
PlatformAndroidAndroid
InterfaceOne UI 7One UI 8.5
Major OS updates promised64
EU label
Energy classA—
Battery charge cycles1,200—
Endurance per cycle52 h—
Repairability classC—
Drop resistance classB—
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