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Samsung Galaxy A17 128GB + Galaxy Buds3 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8

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  • 48identical
  • 48known for one product only

Key differences

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 has 30 Hz more maximum refresh rate than the Samsung Galaxy A17 128GB + Galaxy Buds3 Pro (120 Hz vs 90 Hz). The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 has 1.6 GHz more processor frequency than the Samsung Galaxy A17 128GB + Galaxy Buds3 Pro (3.6 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 has 2.54 GHz more processor boost frequency than the Samsung Galaxy A17 128GB + Galaxy Buds3 Pro (4.74 GHz vs 2.2 GHz). Display diagonal: 17 cm (6.7") on the Samsung Galaxy A17 128GB + Galaxy Buds3 Pro, 19.3 cm (7.6") on the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8. Display resolution: 1080 x 2340 pixels on the Samsung Galaxy A17 128GB + Galaxy Buds3 Pro, 1848 x 2448 pixels on the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8.

  • Display diagonal
    • Galaxy A17 128GB + Galaxy Buds3 Pro:17 cm (6.7")
    • Galaxy Z Fold8:19.3 cm (7.6")
  • Display resolution
    • Galaxy A17 128GB + Galaxy Buds3 Pro:1080 x 2340 pixels
    • Galaxy Z Fold8:1848 x 2448 pixels
  • Display technology marketing name
    • Galaxy A17 128GB + Galaxy Buds3 Pro:Super AMOLED
    • Galaxy Z Fold8:Dynamic AMOLED 2X
  • Maximum refresh rate
    • Galaxy A17 128GB + Galaxy Buds3 Pro:90 Hz
    • Galaxy Z Fold8:120 Hz
  • Processor family
    • Galaxy A17 128GB + Galaxy Buds3 Pro:MediaTek
    • Galaxy Z Fold8:Snapdragon
  • Processor frequency
    • Galaxy A17 128GB + Galaxy Buds3 Pro:2 GHz
    • Galaxy Z Fold8:3.6 GHz
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Galaxy A17 128GB + Galaxy Buds3 Pro:2.2 GHz
    • Galaxy Z Fold8:4.74 GHz
  • RAM capacity
    • Galaxy A17 128GB + Galaxy Buds3 Pro:4 GB
    • Galaxy Z Fold8:12 GB

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Comparison of Galaxy A17 128GB + Galaxy Buds3 Pro, Galaxy Z Fold8
142 specifications
Display4 differ
Display diagonalDiffers17 cm (6.7")19.3 cm (7.6")
Display resolutionDiffers1080 x 2340 pixels1848 x 2448 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 (Outdoor)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3000 cd/m²
Pixel densityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source403 ppi
Second displayKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Second display diagonalKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source14 cm (5.5")
Second display resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1972 x 1248 pixels
Second display typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDynamic AMOLED 2X
Second display glass typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGorilla Glass
Second display pixel densityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source428 ppi
Second display Gorilla Glass versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGorilla Glass Ceramic 3
Second display refresh rateKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source120 Hz
Panel typeKnown for oneAMOLEDUnknown — not stated by the source
Processor3 differ
Processor familyDiffersMediaTekSnapdragon
Processor modelKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8 Elite Gen 5
Processor cores88
Processor frequencyDiffers2 GHz3.6 GHz
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.2 GHz4.74 GHz
Storage4 differ
RAM capacityDiffers4 GB12 GB
Internal storage capacityDiffers128 GB256 GB
User memoryDiffers105.8 GB218.6 GB
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMicroSD (TransFlash)Not supported
Maximum memory card sizeKnown for one2 TBUnknown — not stated by the source
Memory card slot typeKnown for oneHybrid slotUnknown — not stated by the source
Camera8 differ
Rear camera typeDiffersTriple cameraDual 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 source1/2.52"
Rear camera resolution (numeric)50 MP50 MP
Second rear camera resolution (numeric)Differs5 MP50 MP
Third rear camera resolution (numeric)Differs2 MP50 MP
Fourth rear camera resolution (numeric)50 MP50 MP
Rear camera aperture number1.81.8
Second rear camera aperture numberDiffers2.21.9
Rear camera pixel sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1 µm
Second rear camera pixel sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source0.7 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°
Optical zoomKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2x
Digital zoom10x10x
Front camera typeSingle cameraSingle camera
Front camera sensor sizeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1/3.33"
Front camera resolution (numeric)Differs13 MP10 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 source100°
Cover camera resolution (numeric)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source10 MP
Cover camera aperture numberKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.2
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
Auto focusYesYes
Image stabilizerYesYes
Image stabilizer typeOptical Image Stabilization (OIS)Optical Image Stabilization (OIS)
Night modeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
PanoramaKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Slow motion modeYesYes
Slow motion rateDiffers120fps @HD240fps @FHD, 120fps @FHD, 120fps @UHD
Third rear camera aperture numberKnown for one2.4Unknown — not stated by the source
Zoom capabilityKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Network8 differ
SIM card capabilityDual SIMDual SIM
Mobile network generationDiffers4G5G
SIM card typeDiffersNanoSIMNanoSIM + eSIM
2G standardsGSMGSM
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)
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth versionDiffers5.36.0
2G bands (primary SIM)850,1900,1800,900 MHz850,1900,1800,900 MHz
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
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)NoNo
Navigationidentical
Position locationYesYes
GPS (satellite)YesYes
BeiDouYesYes
GLONASSYesYes
GalileoYesYes
Quasi-Zenith Satellite System (QZSS)YesYes
Design2 differ
Form factorDiffersBarFold
Product colourDiffersGreyGraphite
Performanceidentical
Wireless chargingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Fingerprint readerYesYes
Hearing aid compatibilityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Multimedia2 differ
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
Softwareidentical
PlatformAndroidAndroid
Operating system installedKnown for oneAndroid 15Unknown — not stated by the source
Battery2 differ
Battery capacityDiffers5000 mAh4800 mAh
Removable batteryNoNo
Battery endurance in cycles12001200
Wireless video playback timeDiffers18 h26 h
Continuous video playback time (max)Known for one18 hUnknown — not stated by the source
Power1 differ
USB Type-C charging portYesYes
USB Power Delivery (USB PD)YesYes
USB Type-C required charging power (max)Differs25 W45 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 min2950 min
Repeated free fall reliability classDiffersBA
Repairability classCC
International Protection (IP) codeDiffersIP54IP48
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 g201 g
WidthDiffers77.9 mm161.4 mm
DepthDiffers7.5 mm4.5 mm
HeightDiffers164.4 mm123.9 mm
Folded widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8.19 cm
Folded depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source9.7 mm
Folded heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source12.4 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedNoNo
Headset includedKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Specific absorption rate (SAR)2 differ
Head SAR (EU)Differs0.366 W/kg0.823 W/kg
Body SAR (EU)Differs1.179 W/kg1.211 W/kg
Extremities SAR (EU)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2.26 W/kg
Other features1 differ
CompatibilityDiffersGalaxy 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 WGalaxy 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 Ultra2, Galaxy Watch U
Technical details1 differ
Security update termDiffers30 September 203131 July 2033

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