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99 facts in comparison
Samsung Galaxy F17 vs Samsung Galaxy A27
Why is Samsung Galaxy F17 better than Samsung Galaxy A27?
- 8 g less Weight ?192 g vs 200 g
- 0.3 mm less Thickness ?7.5 mm vs 7.8 mm
- 0.3 mm less Width ?77.9 mm vs 78.2 mm
- Has IP68 water & dust resistance ?
- Peak brightness ?
- 1 MP more Front camera ?13 MP vs 12 MP
- 0.2 f/ less Front camera aperture ?2 f/ vs 2.2 f/
- 0.2 more Bluetooth version ?5.3 vs 5.1
- Has NFC ?
Why is Samsung Galaxy A27 better than Samsung Galaxy F17?
- 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
- 1 nm less Fabrication process ?4 nm vs 5 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
- Has eSIM ?
What matters to you?
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Score breakdown
Design
A lighter device is more comfortable to hold and carry for long periods.
A thinner device is easier to hold and slip into a pocket.
A narrower phone is easier to use one-handed.
The vertical dimension of the device.
The primary frame and back materials of the device.
The device is protected against dust and submersion in water.
Reinforced glass (e.g. Gorilla Glass) resists scratches and cracks.
The device works with an active stylus pen.
The colour options the phone is sold in.
Display
A larger screen is better for media and multitasking.
The vertical pixel count; higher means a sharper image.
More pixels per inch produce crisper text and images.
A higher refresh rate produces smoother motion and scrolling.
How often the screen registers touches; higher feels more responsive.
Higher peak brightness is easier to read in direct sunlight.
A higher ratio means slimmer bezels and a more immersive front.
The underlying panel technology (e.g. LTPO AMOLED).
The proportional relationship between screen width and height.
OLED panels offer deeper blacks and better contrast than LCD.
Displays a wider range of colours and brightness in supported content.
Shows time and notifications while the screen is idle.
The reinforced glass protecting the screen (e.g. Gorilla Glass Victus 2).
The ratio between the brightest white and darkest black.
How many bits encode each colour; more means smoother gradients.
Supports Dolby Vision HDR for richer, scene-by-scene colour and contrast.
Higher PWM dimming frequency is easier on the eyes at low brightness.
Performance
The system-on-chip that powers the device.
The graphics processor handling games and visuals.
More RAM keeps more apps running smoothly at once.
More storage holds more apps, photos and files.
The storage standard (e.g. UFS 4.0); newer is faster.
A higher clock speed generally means faster processing.
More cores help with multitasking and demanding apps.
A smaller process is more power-efficient and runs cooler.
A synthetic score estimating overall performance.
Multi-core CPU benchmark score; higher is faster.
Single-core CPU benchmark score; higher is faster.
A GPU/graphics benchmark score; higher is faster.
The memory standard (e.g. LPDDR5X); newer is faster.
A higher graphics clock generally means faster gaming performance.
More last-level cache can improve processor efficiency.
Storage can be expanded with a memory card.
Battery
A larger battery generally lasts longer between charges.
Higher wattage charges the battery faster over a cable.
Higher wattage charges the battery faster wirelessly.
How long a full charge takes; lower is better.
The phone can wirelessly charge other devices.
Newer silicon-carbon cells pack more capacity into the same space.
The battery chemistry (e.g. Li-Po, Li-Ion).
The battery can be removed or replaced by the user.
Rated hours of voice calls on a charge.
Rated hours of idle standby on a charge.
Cameras
A higher megapixel count can capture more detail.
A lower f-number lets in more light for better low-light shots.
A larger sensor captures more light and detail.
The model of the main camera sensor (e.g. Samsung ISOCELL HP2).
Captures a wider field of view for landscapes and groups.
Enables closer, higher-quality zoom shots.
A higher resolution front camera improves selfies and video calls.
Magnifies subjects without losing detail.
OIS compensates for hand shake for sharper photos and steadier video.
The highest video resolution the device can record.
Captures ultra-high-resolution 8K footage.
A higher frame rate enables smoother slow-motion clips.
Saves unprocessed photos for more editing flexibility.
How many rear camera modules the phone has.
A lower f-number lets in more light for selfies.
The front camera can record 4K video.
Larger pixels capture more light for better low-light shots.
Connectivity
Connects to faster 5G mobile networks.
How many physical SIM cards the device accepts.
Supports a built-in digital SIM alongside or instead of a physical one.
Supports faster, more efficient Wi-Fi 6 networks.
Supports the latest, fastest Wi-Fi 7 standard.
A newer Bluetooth version improves range and efficiency.
Enables contactless payments and quick pairing.
A reversible, widely compatible charging and data port.
The USB data-transfer standard of the port; later is faster.
The satellite positioning systems the device can use; more means faster, more accurate location.
Enables precise spatial location for tracking and digital car keys.
Has a built-in FM radio receiver.
An IR blaster to control TVs and appliances.
Connect USB drives and accessories directly to the phone.
Radiofrequency energy absorbed by the head; lower is better.
Radiofrequency energy absorbed by the body; lower is better.
Audio
Two speakers deliver richer, more immersive sound.
Lets you use wired headphones without an adapter.
Adds spatial, three-dimensional audio in supported content.
Plays back high-resolution audio above CD quality.
Security & software
Unlock with a fingerprint sensor built into the screen.
Unlock the device by scanning your face.
How many years of OS upgrades the maker promises.
Send messages via satellite when off the mobile grid.
The software platform the device runs.
Sensors
Detects motion and orientation for auto-rotate and steps.
Senses rotation for gaming, photography and VR.
A magnetometer for navigation and maps.
Measures air pressure for altitude and weather.
Turns the screen off during calls when held to the ear.
The bottom line
The Samsung Galaxy A27 just edges ahead, scoring 84 to 82 on our VS Score. It leads on Display, Performance and Cameras. The Samsung Galaxy F17 answers back with stronger Design and Connectivity. Pick the Samsung Galaxy A27 unless Design and Connectivity matters most to you — then the Samsung Galaxy F17 is the smarter buy.
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