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Samsung Galaxy A17 5G + Prot SAFE vs Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus 5G 256GB BlackGalaxy S23 Plus 5G 256GB Black

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  • 70specifications compared
  • 29differ
  • 41identical
  • 82known for one product only

Key differences

The Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus 5G 256GB BlackGalaxy S23 Plus 5G 256GB Black has 30 Hz more maximum refresh rate than the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G + Prot SAFE (120 Hz vs 90 Hz). The Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus 5G 256GB BlackGalaxy S23 Plus 5G 256GB Black has 0.96 GHz more processor boost frequency than the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G + Prot SAFE (3.36 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus 5G 256GB BlackGalaxy S23 Plus 5G 256GB Black has 7 MP more second rear camera resolution (numeric) than the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G + Prot SAFE (12 MP vs 5 MP). Display diagonal: 17 cm (6.7") on the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G + Prot SAFE, 16.8 cm (6.6") on the Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus 5G 256GB BlackGalaxy S23 Plus 5G 256GB Black. Display resolution: 1080 x 2340 pixels on the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G + Prot SAFE, 2340 x 1080 pixels on the Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus 5G 256GB BlackGalaxy S23 Plus 5G 256GB Black.

  • Display diagonal
    • Galaxy A17 5G + Prot SAFE:17 cm (6.7")
    • Galaxy S23 Plus 5G 256GB BlackGalaxy S23 Plus 5G 256GB Black:16.8 cm (6.6")
  • Display resolution
    • Galaxy A17 5G + Prot SAFE:1080 x 2340 pixels
    • Galaxy S23 Plus 5G 256GB BlackGalaxy S23 Plus 5G 256GB Black:2340 x 1080 pixels
  • Display technology marketing name
    • Galaxy A17 5G + Prot SAFE:Super AMOLED
    • Galaxy S23 Plus 5G 256GB BlackGalaxy S23 Plus 5G 256GB Black:Dynamic AMOLED 2X
  • Maximum refresh rate
    • Galaxy A17 5G + Prot SAFE:90 Hz
    • Galaxy S23 Plus 5G 256GB BlackGalaxy S23 Plus 5G 256GB Black:120 Hz
  • Processor family
    • Galaxy A17 5G + Prot SAFE:Samsung Exynos
    • Galaxy S23 Plus 5G 256GB BlackGalaxy S23 Plus 5G 256GB Black:Snapdragon
  • Processor model
    • Galaxy A17 5G + Prot SAFE:1330
    • Galaxy S23 Plus 5G 256GB BlackGalaxy S23 Plus 5G 256GB Black:8 Gen 2
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Galaxy A17 5G + Prot SAFE:2.4 GHz
    • Galaxy S23 Plus 5G 256GB BlackGalaxy S23 Plus 5G 256GB Black:3.36 GHz
  • Compatible memory cards
    • Galaxy A17 5G + Prot SAFE:MicroSD (TransFlash)
    • Galaxy S23 Plus 5G 256GB BlackGalaxy S23 Plus 5G 256GB Black:Not supported

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Comparison of Galaxy A17 5G + Prot SAFE, Galaxy S23 Plus 5G 256GB BlackGalaxy S23 Plus 5G 256GB Black
152 specifications
Display4 differ
Display diagonalDiffers17 cm (6.7")16.8 cm (6.6")
Display resolutionDiffers1080 x 2340 pixels2340 x 1080 pixels
Display technology marketing nameDiffersSuper AMOLEDDynamic AMOLED 2X
Panel typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceOLED
Display glass typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGorilla Glass
Gorilla Glass versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGorilla Glass Victus 2
Maximum refresh rateDiffers90 Hz120 Hz
Maximum display brightness (HDR)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1200 cd/m²
Maximum display brightness (Outdoor)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1750 cd/m²
High Dynamic Range (HDR) supportedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
High Dynamic Range (HDR) technologyKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceHigh Dynamic Range 10+ (HDR10 Plus)
Pixel densityKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source393 ppi
Processor3 differ
Processor familyDiffersSamsung ExynosSnapdragon
Processor modelDiffers13308 Gen 2
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.4 GHz3.36 GHz
Processor frequencyKnown for one2 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage1 differ
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
Camera9 differ
Second rear camera resolution (numeric)Differs5 MP12 MP
Third rear camera resolution (numeric)Differs2 MP10 MP
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 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 source80°
Flash typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceLED
Video capture resolution (max)Differs1920 x 1080 pixels7680 x 4320 pixels
Maximum frame rateDiffers120 fps30 fps
Resolution at capture speedDiffers1920x1080@30fps7680x4320@30fps
Time lapse modeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Night modeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Self-timerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
PanoramaKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Portrait modeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Slow motion rateDiffers120fps @HD960fps @FHD, 240fps @FHD
Zoom capabilityKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Network4 differ
3G standardsDiffersWCDMAUMTS, WCDMA
5G standardDiffersSub6 TDD, Sub6 FDDSub6 FDD, Sub6 TDD
Top Wi-Fi standardDiffersWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
Wi-FiKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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)
MIMOKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
ModulationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source1024-QAM
Near Field Communication (NFC)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
SIM card capabilityKnown for oneHybrid Dual SIMUnknown — not stated by the source
SIM card typeKnown for oneNanoSIMUnknown — not stated by the source
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
Frequency bandKnown for oneDual-bandUnknown — not stated by the source
3G bands supportedKnown for one2100,900,1900,850,1700 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
4G bands supportedKnown for one2100,700,800,1900,850,1800,2300,2600,900,1700,2500 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
5G bands supportedKnown for one2100,700,800,850,1800,2600,900,1700,2300,2500,3700,3500 MHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Ports & interfacesidentical
USB portKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
USB versionKnown for one2.0Unknown — not stated by the source
Headphone connectivityKnown for oneUSB Type-CUnknown — not stated by the source
Mobile High-Definition Link (MHL)Known for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Messagingidentical
Multimedia Messaging Service (MMS)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Designidentical
Protection featuresKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceWater resistant, Dust resistant
Housing materialKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAluminium
Performanceidentical
Fast chargingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Wireless chargingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Face recognitionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Hearing aid compatibilityKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Multimedia1 differ
Audio systemKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceDolby Atmos
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
SpeakersKnown for oneMonoUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery2 differ
Battery capacityDiffers5000 mAh4700 mAh
Talk time (4G) (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source44 h
Browsing time (Wi-Fi) (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source23 h
Browsing time (4G) (max)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the source22 h
Continuous audio playback timeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source84 h
Continuous video playback time (max)Differs18 h27 h
Removable batteryKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery endurance in cyclesKnown for one1200Unknown — not stated by the source
Poweridentical
USB Power Delivery (USB PD)Known for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
USB Type-C required charging power (max)Known for one25 WUnknown — not stated by the source
USB Type-C required charging power (min)Known for one10 WUnknown — not stated by the source
Endurance1 differ
Repairability indexKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8.2
International Protection (IP) codeDiffersIP54IP68
Energy efficiency classKnown for oneBUnknown — not stated by the source
Energy efficiency scaleKnown for oneA to GUnknown — not stated by the source
Battery endurance per cycleKnown for one2632 minUnknown — not stated by the source
Repeated free fall reliability classKnown for oneBUnknown — not stated by the source
Repairability classKnown for oneCUnknown — not stated by the source
Sensorsidentical
BarometerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Hall sensorKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers192 g195 g
WidthDiffers77.9 mm76.2 mm
DepthDiffers7.5 mm7.6 mm
HeightDiffers164.4 mm157.8 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Quick start guideKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUSB
SIM card ejector pinKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
AC adapter includedKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Screen protectorKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one85 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package depthKnown for one30 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package heightKnown for one171 mmUnknown — not stated by the source
Package weightKnown for one280 gUnknown — not stated by the source
Specific absorption rate (SAR)identical
Head SAR (EU)Known for one0.665 W/kgUnknown — not stated by the source
Body SAR (EU)Known for one0.972 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 one31 August 2031Unknown — not stated by the source

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