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Samsung Galaxy A17 128GB + Galaxy Buds3 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S26 + Galaxy Watch 9

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  • 88specifications compared
  • 42differ
  • 46identical
  • 62known for one product only

Key differences

The Samsung Galaxy S26 + Galaxy Watch 9 has 30 Hz more maximum refresh rate than the Samsung Galaxy A17 128GB + Galaxy Buds3 Pro (120 Hz vs 90 Hz). The Samsung Galaxy S26 + Galaxy Watch 9 has 2 more processor cores than the Samsung Galaxy A17 128GB + Galaxy Buds3 Pro (10 vs 8). The Samsung Galaxy S26 + Galaxy Watch 9 has 1.26 GHz more processor frequency than the Samsung Galaxy A17 128GB + Galaxy Buds3 Pro (3.26 GHz vs 2 GHz). Display diagonal: 17 cm (6.7") on the Samsung Galaxy A17 128GB + Galaxy Buds3 Pro, 16 cm (6.3") on the Samsung Galaxy S26 + Galaxy Watch 9. Display resolution: 1080 x 2340 pixels on the Samsung Galaxy A17 128GB + Galaxy Buds3 Pro, 2340 x 1080 pixels on the Samsung Galaxy S26 + Galaxy Watch 9.

  • Display diagonal
    • Galaxy A17 128GB + Galaxy Buds3 Pro:17 cm (6.7")
    • Galaxy S26 + Galaxy Watch 9:16 cm (6.3")
  • Display resolution
    • Galaxy A17 128GB + Galaxy Buds3 Pro:1080 x 2340 pixels
    • Galaxy S26 + Galaxy Watch 9:2340 x 1080 pixels
  • Display technology marketing name
    • Galaxy A17 128GB + Galaxy Buds3 Pro:Super AMOLED
    • Galaxy S26 + Galaxy Watch 9:Dynamic AMOLED 2X
  • Maximum refresh rate
    • Galaxy A17 128GB + Galaxy Buds3 Pro:90 Hz
    • Galaxy S26 + Galaxy Watch 9:120 Hz
  • Processor family
    • Galaxy A17 128GB + Galaxy Buds3 Pro:MediaTek
    • Galaxy S26 + Galaxy Watch 9:Samsung Exynos
  • Processor cores
    • Galaxy A17 128GB + Galaxy Buds3 Pro:8
    • Galaxy S26 + Galaxy Watch 9:10
  • Processor frequency
    • Galaxy A17 128GB + Galaxy Buds3 Pro:2 GHz
    • Galaxy S26 + Galaxy Watch 9:3.26 GHz
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Galaxy A17 128GB + Galaxy Buds3 Pro:2.2 GHz
    • Galaxy S26 + Galaxy Watch 9:3.8 GHz

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Comparison of Galaxy A17 128GB + Galaxy Buds3 Pro, Galaxy S26 + Galaxy Watch 9
150 specifications
Display4 differ
Display diagonalDiffers17 cm (6.7")16 cm (6.3")
Display resolutionDiffers1080 x 2340 pixels2340 x 1080 pixels
Screen shapeFlatFlat
Display technology marketing nameDiffersSuper AMOLEDDynamic AMOLED 2X
Display glass typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGorilla Glass
Gorilla Glass versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGorilla Glass Victus 2
Display number of colours16 million colours16 million colours
Maximum refresh rateDiffers90 Hz120 Hz
Display brightnessKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1500 cd/m²
Maximum display brightness (HDR)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2600 cd/m²
Brand specific technologiesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAlways-on display
Pixel densityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source411 ppi
Rounded display cornersKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Panel typeKnown for oneAMOLEDUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor4 differ
Processor familyDiffersMediaTekSamsung Exynos
Processor modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2600
Processor architectureKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceARM C1-Ultra+C1-Pro
Processor coresDiffers810
Processor frequencyDiffers2 GHz3.26 GHz
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.2 GHz3.8 GHz
Storage3 differ
RAM capacityDiffers4 GB12 GB
Internal storage capacityDiffers128 GB256 GB
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMicroSD (TransFlash)Not supported
User memoryKnown for one105.8 GBUnknown — not stated by the source
Maximum memory card sizeKnown for one2 TBUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory card slot typeKnown for oneHybrid slotUnknown — not stated by the source
Camera9 differ
Rear camera typeTriple cameraTriple camera
Rear camera sensor sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1/1.56"
Second rear camera sensor sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1/2.55"
Third rear camera sensor sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1/3.94"
Rear camera resolution (numeric)50 MP50 MP
Second rear camera resolution (numeric)Differs5 MP10 MP
Third rear camera resolution (numeric)Differs2 MP12 MP
Fourth rear camera resolution (numeric)50 MP50 MP
Rear camera aperture number1.81.8
Second rear camera aperture numberDiffers2.22.4
Third rear camera aperture numberDiffers2.42.2
Rear camera pixel sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 µm
Second rear camera pixel sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.4 µm
Third rear camera pixel sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 µm
Rear camera field of view (FOV) angleKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source85°
Second rear camera field of view (FOV) angleKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source120°
Third rear camera field of view (FOV) angleKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source36°
Optical zoomKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3x
Digital zoomDiffers10x30x
Front camera typeSingle cameraSingle camera
Front camera sensor sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1/3.2"
Front camera resolution (numeric)Differs13 MP12 MP
Front camera aperture numberDiffers22.2
Front camera pixel sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1.12 µm
Front camera field of view (FOV) angleKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source85°
Rear camera flashYesYes
Flash typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLED
Video capture resolution (max)Differs1920 x 1080 pixels7680 x 4320 pixels
Maximum frame rate30 fps30 fps
Resolution at capture speedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7680x4320@30fps, 3840x2160@60fps, 3840x2160@30fps, 1920x1080@30fps, 1920x1080@60fps, 1280x720@30fps
Video recording modesKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4320p, 2160p, 1080p, 720p
Auto focusYesYes
Image stabilizerYesYes
Image stabilizer typeOptical Image Stabilization (OIS)Optical Image Stabilization (OIS)
PanoramaKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Portrait modeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Slow motion modeYesYes
Slow motion rateDiffers120fps @HD240fps @FHD, 120fps @FHD, 120fps @UHD
AI scene recognitionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Zoom capabilityKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Network8 differ
SIM card capabilityDual SIMDual SIM
Mobile network generationDiffers4G5G
SIM card typeDiffersNanoSIMNanoSIM + eSIM
3G standardsWCDMAWCDMA
4G standardLTE-TDD & LTE-FDDLTE-TDD & LTE-FDD
5G standardDiffersNot supportedSub6 SDL, Sub6 TDD
Top Wi-Fi standardDiffersWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
Wi-Fi standardsDiffers802.11a, 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), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth versionDiffers5.35.4
Frequency bandKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceTri-band
3G bands supportedDiffers2100,900,850 MHz2100,900,1900,850,1700 MHz
4G bands supportedDiffers2100,700,800,850,1800,2300,2600,900,2500 MHz2100,700,800,1900,850,1800,1500,2300,2600,900,1700,2500 MHz
5G bands supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2100,700,1900,800,850,1800,2600,900,1700,2300,2500,3700,3500,1500 MHz
MIMOKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
ModulationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4096-QAM
Wi-Fi DirectYesYes
Near Field Communication (NFC)YesYes
2G standardsKnown for oneGSMUnknown — not stated by the source
2G bands (primary SIM)Known for one850,1900,1800,900 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB connector typeUSB Type-CUSB Type-C
USB versionDiffers2.03.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)
Headphone connectivityUSB Type-CUSB Type-C
Mobile High-Definition Link (MHL)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Messagingidentical
Short Message Service (SMS)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
E-mailKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Navigationidentical
Position locationYesYes
GPS (satellite)YesYes
BeiDouYesYes
GLONASSYesYes
GalileoYesYes
Quasi-Zenith Satellite System (QZSS)YesYes
Design1 differ
Form factorBarBar
Product colourDiffersGreyBlue
Colour nameKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSky Blue
Performanceidentical
Fast chargingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Wireless chargingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Fingerprint readerYesYes
Face recognitionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Hearing aid compatibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Multimedia2 differ
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDolby Atmos
SpeakersDiffersMonostereo
Audio formats supportedDiffers3GA, AAC, AMR, AWB, FLAC, IMY, M4A, Mid, MIDI, MP3, MXMF, OGA, OGG, OTA, RTTTL, RTX, WAV, XMF3GA, AAC, AMR, APE, AWB, DFF, DSF, FLAC, IMY, M4A, Mid, MIDI, MP3, MXMF, OGA, OGG, OTA, RTTTL, RTX, WAV, XMF
Video formats supported3G2, 3GP, AVI, FLV, M4V, MKV, MP4, WEBM3G2, 3GP, AVI, FLV, M4V, MKV, MP4, WEBM
Software1 differ
PlatformAndroidAndroid
Operating system installedDiffersAndroid 15Android 16.0
User interface (UI)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceOne UI 8.5
App distribution platformKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGoogle Play
Google applicationsKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYouTube, Google Drive, Google Maps, Google Chrome, Google Meet, Gmail, Google Search, Google Photos, Google Play
Virtual assistantKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSamsung Bixby
Battery2 differ
Battery capacityDiffers5000 mAh4300 mAh
Removable batteryNoNo
Battery endurance in cycles12001200
Continuous video playback time (max)Differs18 h30 h
Wireless video playback timeKnown for one18 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
USB Type-C charging portYesYes
USB Power Delivery (USB PD)YesYes
USB Type-C required charging power (max)25 W25 W
USB Type-C required charging power (min)10 W10 W
Endurance3 differ
Energy efficiency classAA
Energy efficiency scaleA to GA to G
Battery endurance per cycleDiffers3093 min3060 min
Repeated free fall reliability classDiffersBA
Repairability classCC
International Protection (IP) codeDiffersIP54IP68
Sensorsidentical
AccelerometerYesYes
Ambient light sensorYesYes
Proximity sensorYesYes
GyroscopeYesYes
BarometerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Geomagnetic sensorYesYes
Hall sensorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers190 g167 g
WidthDiffers77.9 mm71.7 mm
DepthDiffers7.5 mm7.2 mm
HeightDiffers164.4 mm149.6 mm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedNoNo
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUSB Type-C
SIM card ejector pinKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Headset includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Specific absorption rate (SAR)identical
Head SAR (EU)Known for one0.366 W/kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Body SAR (EU)Known for one1.179 W/kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Other featuresidentical
CompatibilityKnown for oneGalaxy 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 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Technical detailsidentical
Security update termKnown for one30 September 2031Unknown — not stated by the source

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