Product comparison · 2 phones

Samsung A27 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A17 5G + Prot SAFE

97specifications compared
27differ
70identical
38known for one product only

Key differences

The Samsung A27 5G has 30 Hz more maximum refresh rate than the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G + Prot SAFE (120 Hz vs 90 Hz). The Samsung Galaxy A17 5G + Prot SAFE has 0.2 GHz more processor frequency than the Samsung A27 5G (2 GHz vs 1.8 GHz). The Samsung Galaxy A17 5G + Prot SAFE has 2 GB more RAM capacity than the Samsung A27 5G (8 GB vs 6 GB). Processor family: Snapdragon on the Samsung A27 5G, Samsung Exynos on the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G + Prot SAFE. Processor model: 6 Gen 3 on the Samsung A27 5G, 1330 on the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G + Prot SAFE.

Maximum refresh rate
- A27 5G:120 Hz
- Galaxy A17 5G + Prot SAFE:90 Hz
Processor family
- A27 5G:Snapdragon
- Galaxy A17 5G + Prot SAFE:Samsung Exynos
Processor model
- A27 5G:6 Gen 3
- Galaxy A17 5G + Prot SAFE:1330
Processor frequency
- A27 5G:1.8 GHz
- Galaxy A17 5G + Prot SAFE:2 GHz
RAM capacity
- A27 5G:6 GB
- Galaxy A17 5G + Prot SAFE:8 GB
Internal storage capacity
- A27 5G:128 GB
- Galaxy A17 5G + Prot SAFE:256 GB
Front camera resolution (numeric)
- A27 5G:12 MP
- Galaxy A17 5G + Prot SAFE:13 MP
Front camera aperture number
- A27 5G:2.2
- Galaxy A17 5G + Prot SAFE:2

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Comparison of A27 5G, Galaxy A17 5G + Prot SAFE
135 specifications	A Samsung A27 5G View product	B Samsung Galaxy A17 5G + Prot SAFE View product
Display1 differ
Display diagonal	17 cm (6.7")	17 cm (6.7")
Display resolution	1080 x 2340 pixels	1080 x 2340 pixels
Screen shape	Flat	Flat
Display technology marketing name	Super AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Display glass typeKnown for one	Gorilla Glass	Unknown — not stated by the source
Gorilla Glass versionKnown for one	Gorilla Glass Victus	Unknown — not stated by the source
Display number of colours	16 million colours	16 million colours
Maximum refresh rateDiffers	120 Hz	90 Hz
Pixel densityKnown for one	387 ppi	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor3 differ
Processor familyDiffers	Snapdragon	Samsung Exynos
Processor modelDiffers	6 Gen 3	1330
Processor architectureKnown for one	ARM Cortex-A78+Cortex-A55	Unknown — not stated by the source
Processor cores	8	8
Processor frequencyDiffers	1.8 GHz	2 GHz
Processor boost frequency	2.4 GHz	2.4 GHz
Storage2 differ
RAM capacityDiffers	6 GB	8 GB
Internal storage capacityDiffers	128 GB	256 GB
Compatible memory cards	MicroSD (TransFlash)	MicroSD (TransFlash)
Maximum memory card size	2 TB	2 TB
Memory card slot type	Hybrid slot	Hybrid slot
Camera6 differ
Rear camera type	Triple camera	Triple camera
Rear camera sensor sizeKnown for one	1/2.76"	Unknown — not stated by the source
Second rear camera sensor sizeKnown for one	1/5"	Unknown — not stated by the source
Third rear camera sensor sizeKnown for one	1/5"	Unknown — not stated by the source
Rear camera resolution (numeric)	50 MP	50 MP
Second rear camera resolution (numeric)	5 MP	5 MP
Third rear camera resolution (numeric)	2 MP	2 MP
Fourth rear camera resolution (numeric)Known for one	50 MP	Unknown — not stated by the source
Rear camera aperture number	1.8	1.8
Second rear camera aperture number	2.2	2.2
Third rear camera aperture number	2.4	2.4
Rear camera pixel sizeKnown for one	0.64 µm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Rear camera pixel size (Quad Pixel technology)Known for one	1.12 µm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Third rear camera pixel size (Quad Pixel technology)Known for one	1.75 µm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Rear camera field of view (FOV) angleKnown for one	77°	Unknown — not stated by the source
Second rear camera field of view (FOV) angleKnown for one	115°	Unknown — not stated by the source
Third rear camera field of view (FOV) angleKnown for one	89°	Unknown — not stated by the source
Digital zoom	10x	10x
Front camera type	Single camera	Single camera
Front camera sensor sizeKnown for one	1/3.2"	Unknown — not stated by the source
Front camera resolution (numeric)Differs	12 MP	13 MP
Front camera aperture numberDiffers	2.2	2
Front camera pixel sizeKnown for one	1.2 µm	Unknown — not stated by the source
Front camera field of view (FOV) angleKnown for one	81°	Unknown — not stated by the source
Rear camera flash	Yes	Yes
Flash typeKnown for one	LED	Unknown — not stated by the source
Video capture resolution (max)Differs	3840 x 2160 pixels	1920 x 1080 pixels
Maximum frame rateDiffers	30 fps	120 fps
Resolution at capture speedDiffers	3840x2160@30fps, 1920x1080@60fps, 1920x1080@30fps, 1280x720@30fps	1920x1080@30fps
Auto focus	Yes	Yes
Zoom capability	Yes	Yes
Image stabilizer	Yes	Yes
Image stabilizer type	Optical Image Stabilization (OIS)	Optical Image Stabilization (OIS)
Night modeKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Macro photographyKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
PanoramaKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Portrait modeKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Slow motion mode	Yes	Yes
Slow motion rateDiffers	240fps @HD	120fps @HD
Network4 differ
SIM card capabilityDiffers	Dual SIM	Hybrid Dual SIM
Mobile network generation	5G	5G
SIM card type	NanoSIM	NanoSIM
2G standards	GSM	GSM
3G standards	WCDMA	WCDMA
4G standard	LTE-TDD & LTE-FDD	LTE-TDD & LTE-FDD
5G standardDiffers	Sub6 TDD	Sub6 TDD, Sub6 FDD
Top Wi-Fi standard	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi standards	802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)	802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth versionDiffers	5.1	5.3
2G bands (primary SIM)	850,1900,1800,900 MHz	850,1900,1800,900 MHz
3G bands supported	2100,900,1900,850,1700 MHz	2100,900,1900,850,1700 MHz
4G bands supportedDiffers	2100,700,800,1900,850,1800,1500,2300,2600,900,1700,2500 MHz	2100,700,800,1900,850,1800,2300,2600,900,1700,2500 MHz
5G bands supported	2100,700,800,850,1800,2600,900,1700,2300,2500,3700,3500 MHz	2100,700,800,850,1800,2600,900,1700,2300,2500,3700,3500 MHz
Wi-Fi Direct	Yes	Yes
Near Field Communication (NFC)Known for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Frequency bandKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Dual-band
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB connector type	USB Type-C	USB Type-C
USB version	2.0	2.0
Headphone connectivity	USB Type-C	USB Type-C
Mobile High-Definition Link (MHL)	No	No
Navigationidentical
Position location	Yes	Yes
GPS (satellite)	Yes	Yes
BeiDou	Yes	Yes
GLONASS	Yes	Yes
Galileo	Yes	Yes
Quasi-Zenith Satellite System (QZSS)	Yes	Yes
Design1 differ
Form factor	Bar	Bar
Product colourDiffers	Light pink	Black
Performanceidentical
Fast chargingKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Fingerprint reader	Yes	Yes
Hearing aid compatibility	Yes	Yes
Multimediaidentical
Speakers	Mono	Mono
Audio formats supported	3GA, AAC, AMR, AWB, FLAC, IMY, M4A, Mid, MIDI, MP3, MXMF, OGA, OGG, OTA, RTTTL, RTX, WAV, XMF	3GA, AAC, AMR, AWB, FLAC, IMY, M4A, Mid, MIDI, MP3, MXMF, OGA, OGG, OTA, RTTTL, RTX, WAV, XMF
Video formats supported	3G2, 3GP, AVI, FLV, M4V, MKV, MP4, WEBM	3G2, 3GP, AVI, FLV, M4V, MKV, MP4, WEBM
Softwareidentical
Platform	Android	Android
Operating system installedKnown for one	Android 16.0	Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery1 differ
Battery capacity	5000 mAh	5000 mAh
Battery recharge timeKnown for one	1.4 h	Unknown — not stated by the source
Removable battery	No	No
Battery endurance in cycles	1200	1200
Continuous video playback time (max)Differs	23 h	18 h
Poweridentical
USB Type-C charging port	Yes	Yes
USB Power Delivery (USB PD)	Yes	Yes
USB Type-C required charging power (max)	25 W	25 W
USB Type-C required charging power (min)	10 W	10 W
Endurance3 differ
Energy efficiency classDiffers	A	B
Energy efficiency scale	A to G	A to G
Battery endurance per cycleDiffers	3066 min	2632 min
Repeated free fall reliability class	B	B
Repairability class	C	C
International Protection (IP) codeDiffers	IP64	IP54
Sensorsidentical
Accelerometer	Yes	Yes
Ambient light sensor	Yes	Yes
Proximity sensor	Yes	Yes
Gyroscope	Yes	Yes
Geomagnetic sensor	Yes	Yes
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers	200 g	192 g
WidthDiffers	78.2 mm	77.9 mm
DepthDiffers	7.8 mm	7.5 mm
HeightDiffers	162.4 mm	164.4 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter included	No	No
Cables includedKnown for one	USB Type-C to USB Type-C	Unknown — not stated by the source
SIM card ejector pinKnown for one	Yes	Unknown — not stated by the source
Screen protectorKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Other features1 differ
CompatibilityDiffers	Galaxy Ring, Galaxy Buds Core, Galaxy Buds4 Pro, Galaxy Buds3 Pro, Galaxy Buds2 Pro, Galaxy Buds Pro, Galaxy Buds Live, Galaxy Buds+, Galaxy Buds4, Galaxy Buds3, Galaxy Buds2, Galaxy Buds, Galaxy Buds3 FE, Galaxy Buds FE, Galaxy Fit3, Galaxy Fit2, Galaxy Watch FE, Galaxy Watch Ultra, Galaxy Watch8,	Galaxy Ring, Galaxy Buds Core, Galaxy Buds3 Pro, Galaxy Buds2 Pro, Galaxy Buds Pro, Galaxy Buds Live, Galaxy Buds+, Galaxy Buds3, Galaxy Buds2, Galaxy Buds, Galaxy Buds FE, Galaxy Fit3, Galaxy Fit2, Galaxy Fit e, Galaxy Fit, Galaxy Watch FE, Galaxy Watch Ultra, Galaxy Watch8, Galaxy Watch7, Galaxy W
Technical details1 differ
Security update termDiffers	31 July 2032	31 August 2031
Messagingidentical
Short Message Service (SMS)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
E-mailKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	Yes
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	85 mm
Package depthKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	30 mm
Package heightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	171 mm
Package weightKnown for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	280 g
Specific absorption rate (SAR)identical
Head SAR (EU)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.665 W/kg
Body SAR (EU)Known for one	Unknown — not stated by the source	0.972 W/kg

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