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Samsung Galaxy A17 4G vs Samsung Galaxy A27

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79Points
84Points

Why is Samsung Galaxy A27 better than Samsung Galaxy A17 4G?

  • 2 mm less Height ?162.4 mm vs 164.4 mm
  • 30 Hz more Refresh rate ?120 Hz vs 90 Hz
  • 0.8 % more Screen-to-body ratio ?86.8 % vs 86 %
  • 2 GB more RAM ?6 GB vs 4 GB
  • 0.2 GHz more CPU clock speed ?2.4 GHz vs 2.2 GHz
  • 2 nm less Fabrication process ?4 nm vs 6 nm
  • Time to full charge ?
  • 1,080 p more Video resolution ?2,160 p vs 1,080 p
  • 450 fps more Slow-motion video ?480 fps vs 30 fps
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Design
Display
Performance
Battery
Cameras
Connectivity
Audio
Security & software
Your ranking
Samsung Galaxy A17 4GYour pick80
Samsung Galaxy A27Your pick86

Score breakdown

Design
Samsung Galaxy A17 4G92
Samsung Galaxy A2723
Display
Samsung Galaxy A17 4G65
Samsung Galaxy A27100
Performance
Samsung Galaxy A17 4G53
Samsung Galaxy A27100
Battery
Samsung Galaxy A17 4G100
Samsung Galaxy A27100
Cameras
Samsung Galaxy A17 4G81
Samsung Galaxy A2788
Connectivity
Samsung Galaxy A17 4G93
Samsung Galaxy A2779
Audio
Samsung Galaxy A17 4G100
Samsung Galaxy A27100
Security & software
Samsung Galaxy A17 4G100
Samsung Galaxy A27100
Sensors
Samsung Galaxy A17 4G0
Samsung Galaxy A270

Design

Weight ?
190 g
200 g

A lighter device is more comfortable to hold and carry for long periods.

Thickness ?
7.5 mm
7.8 mm

A thinner device is easier to hold and slip into a pocket.

Width ?
77.9 mm
78.2 mm

A narrower phone is easier to use one-handed.

Height ?
164.4 mm
162.4 mm

The vertical dimension of the device.

Build material ?
Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus+)
Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus+)

The primary frame and back materials of the device.

IP68 water & dust resistance ?
Samsung Galaxy A17 4G
Samsung Galaxy A27

The device is protected against dust and submersion in water.

Toughened glass ?
Samsung Galaxy A17 4G
Samsung Galaxy A27

Reinforced glass (e.g. Gorilla Glass) resists scratches and cracks.

Stylus support ?
? Unknown (Samsung Galaxy A17 4G)
? Unknown (Samsung Galaxy A27)

The device works with an active stylus pen.

Colors ?
Black, Gray, Light blue
Black, Blue, Light Green, Light Pink

The colour options the phone is sold in.

Display

Screen size ?
6.7 "
6.7 "

A larger screen is better for media and multitasking.

Resolution ?
2,340 px
2,340 px

The vertical pixel count; higher means a sharper image.

Pixel density ?
385 ppi
385 ppi

More pixels per inch produce crisper text and images.

Refresh rate ?
90 Hz
120 Hz

A higher refresh rate produces smoother motion and scrolling.

Touch sampling rate ?
? Unknown (Samsung Galaxy A17 4G)
? Unknown (Samsung Galaxy A27)

How often the screen registers touches; higher feels more responsive.

Peak brightness ?
? Unknown (Samsung Galaxy A17 4G)
? Unknown (Samsung Galaxy A27)

Higher peak brightness is easier to read in direct sunlight.

Screen-to-body ratio ?
86 %
86.8 %

A higher ratio means slimmer bezels and a more immersive front.

Display type ?
Super AMOLED
Super AMOLED

The underlying panel technology (e.g. LTPO AMOLED).

Aspect ratio ?
19.5:9
19.5:9

The proportional relationship between screen width and height.

OLED display ?
Samsung Galaxy A17 4G
Samsung Galaxy A27

OLED panels offer deeper blacks and better contrast than LCD.

HDR10+ support ?
Samsung Galaxy A17 4G
Samsung Galaxy A27

Displays a wider range of colours and brightness in supported content.

Always-on display ?
? Unknown (Samsung Galaxy A17 4G)
? Unknown (Samsung Galaxy A27)

Shows time and notifications while the screen is idle.

Display protection ?
Gorilla Glass Victus+
Gorilla Glass Victus+

The reinforced glass protecting the screen (e.g. Gorilla Glass Victus 2).

Contrast ratio ?
? Unknown (Samsung Galaxy A17 4G)
? Unknown (Samsung Galaxy A27)

The ratio between the brightest white and darkest black.

Color depth ?
? Unknown (Samsung Galaxy A17 4G)
? Unknown (Samsung Galaxy A27)

How many bits encode each colour; more means smoother gradients.

Dolby Vision ?
Samsung Galaxy A17 4G
Samsung Galaxy A27

Supports Dolby Vision HDR for richer, scene-by-scene colour and contrast.

PWM frequency ?
? Unknown (Samsung Galaxy A17 4G)
? Unknown (Samsung Galaxy A27)

Higher PWM dimming frequency is easier on the eyes at low brightness.

Performance

Chipset ?
Mediatek Helio G99 (6 nm)
Qualcomm SM6475-AB Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 (4 nm)

The system-on-chip that powers the device.

GPU ?
Mali-G57 MC2
Adreno 710

The graphics processor handling games and visuals.

RAM ?
4 GB
6 GB

More RAM keeps more apps running smoothly at once.

Internal storage ?
128 GB
128 GB

More storage holds more apps, photos and files.

Storage type ?
? Unknown (Samsung Galaxy A17 4G)
? Unknown (Samsung Galaxy A27)

The storage standard (e.g. UFS 4.0); newer is faster.

CPU clock speed ?
2.2 GHz
2.4 GHz

A higher clock speed generally means faster processing.

CPU cores ?
8
8

More cores help with multitasking and demanding apps.

Fabrication process ?
6 nm
4 nm

A smaller process is more power-efficient and runs cooler.

AnTuTu benchmark ?
533,694
? Unknown (Samsung Galaxy A27)

A synthetic score estimating overall performance.

Geekbench multi-core ?
2,009
? Unknown (Samsung Galaxy A27)

Multi-core CPU benchmark score; higher is faster.

Geekbench single-core ?
729
? Unknown (Samsung Galaxy A27)

Single-core CPU benchmark score; higher is faster.

3DMark Wild Life ?
? Unknown (Samsung Galaxy A17 4G)
? Unknown (Samsung Galaxy A27)

A GPU/graphics benchmark score; higher is faster.

RAM type ?
LPDDR4X
? Unknown (Samsung Galaxy A27)

The memory standard (e.g. LPDDR5X); newer is faster.

GPU clock speed ?
1,000 MHz
? Unknown (Samsung Galaxy A27)

A higher graphics clock generally means faster gaming performance.

L3 cache ?
? Unknown (Samsung Galaxy A17 4G)
? Unknown (Samsung Galaxy A27)

More last-level cache can improve processor efficiency.

Expandable storage (microSD) ?
Samsung Galaxy A17 4G
Samsung Galaxy A27

Storage can be expanded with a memory card.

Battery

Battery capacity ?
5,000 mAh
5,000 mAh

A larger battery generally lasts longer between charges.

Wired charging ?
25 W
25 W

Higher wattage charges the battery faster over a cable.

Wireless charging ?
? Unknown (Samsung Galaxy A17 4G)
? Unknown (Samsung Galaxy A27)

Higher wattage charges the battery faster wirelessly.

Time to full charge ?
? Unknown (Samsung Galaxy A17 4G)
30 min

How long a full charge takes; lower is better.

Reverse wireless charging ?
Samsung Galaxy A17 4G
Samsung Galaxy A27

The phone can wirelessly charge other devices.

Silicon-carbon battery ?
? Unknown (Samsung Galaxy A17 4G)
? Unknown (Samsung Galaxy A27)

Newer silicon-carbon cells pack more capacity into the same space.

Battery type ?
? Unknown (Samsung Galaxy A17 4G)
? Unknown (Samsung Galaxy A27)

The battery chemistry (e.g. Li-Po, Li-Ion).

Removable battery ?
? Unknown (Samsung Galaxy A17 4G)
? Unknown (Samsung Galaxy A27)

The battery can be removed or replaced by the user.

Talk time ?
? Unknown (Samsung Galaxy A17 4G)
? Unknown (Samsung Galaxy A27)

Rated hours of voice calls on a charge.

Standby time ?
? Unknown (Samsung Galaxy A17 4G)
? Unknown (Samsung Galaxy A27)

Rated hours of idle standby on a charge.

Cameras

Main camera ?
50 MP
50 MP

A higher megapixel count can capture more detail.

Main sensor aperture ?
1.8 f/
1.8 f/

A lower f-number lets in more light for better low-light shots.

Main sensor size ?
1/2.76"
1/2.76"

A larger sensor captures more light and detail.

Main sensor model ?
? Unknown (Samsung Galaxy A17 4G)
? Unknown (Samsung Galaxy A27)

The model of the main camera sensor (e.g. Samsung ISOCELL HP2).

Ultrawide camera ?
50 MP
50 MP

Captures a wider field of view for landscapes and groups.

Telephoto camera ?
? Unknown (Samsung Galaxy A17 4G)
? Unknown (Samsung Galaxy A27)

Enables closer, higher-quality zoom shots.

Front camera ?
13 MP
12 MP

A higher resolution front camera improves selfies and video calls.

Optical zoom ?
? Unknown (Samsung Galaxy A17 4G)
? Unknown (Samsung Galaxy A27)

Magnifies subjects without losing detail.

Optical image stabilization ?
Samsung Galaxy A17 4G
Samsung Galaxy A27

OIS compensates for hand shake for sharper photos and steadier video.

Video resolution ?
1,080 p
2,160 p

The highest video resolution the device can record.

Records 8K video ?
Samsung Galaxy A17 4G
Samsung Galaxy A27

Captures ultra-high-resolution 8K footage.

Slow-motion video ?
30 fps
480 fps

A higher frame rate enables smoother slow-motion clips.

RAW photo support ?
? Unknown (Samsung Galaxy A17 4G)
? Unknown (Samsung Galaxy A27)

Saves unprocessed photos for more editing flexibility.

Rear cameras ?
3
3

How many rear camera modules the phone has.

Front camera aperture ?
2 f/
2.2 f/

A lower f-number lets in more light for selfies.

4K front video ?
Samsung Galaxy A17 4G
Samsung Galaxy A27

The front camera can record 4K video.

Main sensor pixel size ?
1.12 µm
? Unknown (Samsung Galaxy A27)

Larger pixels capture more light for better low-light shots.

Connectivity

5G support ?
Samsung Galaxy A17 4G
Samsung Galaxy A27

Connects to faster 5G mobile networks.

SIM slots ?
1
1

How many physical SIM cards the device accepts.

eSIM ?
Samsung Galaxy A17 4G
Samsung Galaxy A27

Supports a built-in digital SIM alongside or instead of a physical one.

Wi-Fi 6 support ?
Samsung Galaxy A17 4G
Samsung Galaxy A27

Supports faster, more efficient Wi-Fi 6 networks.

Wi-Fi 7 support ?
Samsung Galaxy A17 4G
Samsung Galaxy A27

Supports the latest, fastest Wi-Fi 7 standard.

Bluetooth version ?
5.3
5.1

A newer Bluetooth version improves range and efficiency.

NFC ?
Samsung Galaxy A17 4G
Samsung Galaxy A27

Enables contactless payments and quick pairing.

USB-C ?
Samsung Galaxy A17 4G
Samsung Galaxy A27

A reversible, widely compatible charging and data port.

USB standard ?
USB 2.0
USB 2.0

The USB data-transfer standard of the port; later is faster.

Satellite navigation ?
Samsung Galaxy A17 4GGPSGLONASSGalileoQZSS
Samsung Galaxy A27GPSGLONASSGalileoQZSS

The satellite positioning systems the device can use; more means faster, more accurate location.

UWB (ultra-wideband) ?
? Unknown (Samsung Galaxy A17 4G)
? Unknown (Samsung Galaxy A27)

Enables precise spatial location for tracking and digital car keys.

FM radio ?
Samsung Galaxy A17 4G
Samsung Galaxy A27

Has a built-in FM radio receiver.

Infrared port ?
? Unknown (Samsung Galaxy A17 4G)
? Unknown (Samsung Galaxy A27)

An IR blaster to control TVs and appliances.

USB OTG ?
Samsung Galaxy A17 4G
Samsung Galaxy A27

Connect USB drives and accessories directly to the phone.

SAR (head) ?
0.37 W/kg
0.86 W/kg

Radiofrequency energy absorbed by the head; lower is better.

SAR (body) ?
1.18 W/kg
? Unknown (Samsung Galaxy A27)

Radiofrequency energy absorbed by the body; lower is better.

Audio

Stereo speakers ?
Samsung Galaxy A17 4G
Samsung Galaxy A27

Two speakers deliver richer, more immersive sound.

3.5mm headphone jack ?
Samsung Galaxy A17 4G
Samsung Galaxy A27

Lets you use wired headphones without an adapter.

Dolby Atmos ?
? Unknown (Samsung Galaxy A17 4G)
? Unknown (Samsung Galaxy A27)

Adds spatial, three-dimensional audio in supported content.

Hi-Res audio ?
? Unknown (Samsung Galaxy A17 4G)
? Unknown (Samsung Galaxy A27)

Plays back high-resolution audio above CD quality.

Security & software

In-display fingerprint ?
Samsung Galaxy A17 4G
Samsung Galaxy A27

Unlock with a fingerprint sensor built into the screen.

Face unlock ?
Samsung Galaxy A17 4G
Samsung Galaxy A27

Unlock the device by scanning your face.

OS updates guaranteed ?
6 years
6 years

How many years of OS upgrades the maker promises.

Satellite connectivity ?
? Unknown (Samsung Galaxy A17 4G)
? Unknown (Samsung Galaxy A27)

Send messages via satellite when off the mobile grid.

Operating system ?
Android 15
Android 16

The software platform the device runs.

Sensors

Accelerometer ?
Samsung Galaxy A17 4G
Samsung Galaxy A27

Detects motion and orientation for auto-rotate and steps.

Gyroscope ?
Samsung Galaxy A17 4G
Samsung Galaxy A27

Senses rotation for gaming, photography and VR.

Compass ?
Samsung Galaxy A17 4G
Samsung Galaxy A27

A magnetometer for navigation and maps.

Barometer ?
Samsung Galaxy A17 4G
Samsung Galaxy A27

Measures air pressure for altitude and weather.

Proximity sensor ?
Samsung Galaxy A17 4G
Samsung Galaxy A27

Turns the screen off during calls when held to the ear.

The bottom line

The Samsung Galaxy A27 comes out ahead, scoring 84 to 79 on our VS Score. It leads on Display, Performance and Cameras. The Samsung Galaxy A17 4G answers back with stronger Design and Connectivity. Pick the Samsung Galaxy A27 unless Design and Connectivity matters most to you — then the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G is the smarter buy.

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