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Product comparison · 2 phones

Samsung Galaxy A17 5G + Prot SAFE vs Samsung Galaxy S26 + Galaxy Watch 9

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  • 92specifications compared
  • 44differ
  • 48identical
  • 59known 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 5G + Prot SAFE (120 Hz vs 90 Hz). The Samsung Galaxy S26 + Galaxy Watch 9 has 1,270 more processor model than the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G + Prot SAFE (2600 vs 1330). The Samsung Galaxy S26 + Galaxy Watch 9 has 2 more processor cores than the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G + Prot SAFE (10 vs 8). Display diagonal: 17 cm (6.7") on the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G + Prot SAFE, 16 cm (6.3") on the Samsung Galaxy S26 + Galaxy Watch 9. Display resolution: 1080 x 2340 pixels on the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G + Prot SAFE, 2340 x 1080 pixels on the Samsung Galaxy S26 + Galaxy Watch 9.

  • Display diagonal
    • 17 cm (6.7")
    • 16 cm (6.3")
  • Display resolution
    • 1080 x 2340 pixels
    • 2340 x 1080 pixels
  • Display technology marketing name
    • Super AMOLED
    • Dynamic AMOLED 2X
  • Maximum refresh rate
    • 90 Hz
    • 120 Hz
  • Processor model
    • 1330
    • 2600
  • Processor cores
    • 8
    • 10
  • Processor frequency
    • 2 GHz
    • 3.26 GHz
  • Processor boost frequency
    • 2.4 GHz
    • 3.8 GHz

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Galaxy A17 5G + Prot SAFEView product
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Galaxy S26 + Galaxy Watch 9View product
Display4 differ
Display diagonalDiffers17 cm (6.7")16 cm (6.3")
Display resolutionDiffers1080 x 2340 pixels2340 x 1080 pixels
Display technology marketing nameDiffersSuper AMOLEDDynamic AMOLED 2X
Display glass typeKnown for oneGorilla Glass
Gorilla Glass versionKnown for oneGorilla Glass Victus 2
Maximum refresh rateDiffers90 Hz120 Hz
Display brightnessKnown for one1500 cd/m²
Maximum display brightness (HDR)Known for one2600 cd/m²
Brand specific technologiesKnown for oneAlways-on display
Pixel densityKnown for one411 ppi
Rounded display cornersKnown for oneYes
Processor4 differ
Processor modelDiffers13302600
Processor architectureKnown for oneARM C1-Ultra+C1-Pro
Processor coresDiffers810
Processor frequencyDiffers2 GHz3.26 GHz
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.4 GHz3.8 GHz
Storage2 differ
RAM capacityDiffers8 GB12 GB
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMicroSD (TransFlash)Not supported
Maximum memory card sizeKnown for one2 TB
Memory card slot typeKnown for oneHybrid slot
Camera11 differ
Rear camera sensor sizeKnown for one1/1.56"
Second rear camera sensor sizeKnown for one1/2.55"
Third rear camera sensor sizeKnown for one1/3.94"
Second rear camera resolution (numeric)Differs5 MP10 MP
Third rear camera resolution (numeric)Differs2 MP12 MP
Fourth rear camera resolution (numeric)Known for one50 MP
Second rear camera aperture numberDiffers2.22.4
Third rear camera aperture numberDiffers2.42.2
Rear camera pixel sizeKnown for one1 µm
Second rear camera pixel sizeKnown for one1.4 µm
Third rear camera pixel sizeKnown for one1 µm
Rear camera field of view (FOV) angleKnown for one85°
Second rear camera field of view (FOV) angleKnown for one120°
Third rear camera field of view (FOV) angleKnown for one36°
Optical zoomKnown for one3x
Digital zoomDiffers10x30x
Front camera sensor sizeKnown for one1/3.2"
Front camera resolution (numeric)Differs13 MP12 MP
Front camera aperture numberDiffers22.2
Front camera pixel sizeKnown for one1.12 µm
Front camera field of view (FOV) angleKnown for one85°
Flash typeKnown for oneLED
Video capture resolution (max)Differs1920 x 1080 pixels7680 x 4320 pixels
Maximum frame rateDiffers120 fps30 fps
Resolution at capture speedDiffers1920x1080@30fps7680x4320@30fps, 3840x2160@60fps, 3840x2160@30fps, 1920x1080@30fps, 1920x1080@60fps, 1280x720@30fps
Video recording modesKnown for one4320p, 2160p, 1080p, 720p
PanoramaKnown for oneYes
Portrait modeKnown for oneYes
Slow motion rateDiffers120fps @HD240fps @FHD, 120fps @FHD, 120fps @UHD
AI scene recognitionKnown for oneYes
Zoom capabilityKnown for oneYes
Network9 differ
SIM card capabilityDiffersHybrid Dual SIMDual SIM
SIM card typeDiffersNanoSIMNanoSIM + eSIM
5G standardDiffersSub6 TDD, Sub6 FDDSub6 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)
Bluetooth versionDiffers5.35.4
Frequency bandDiffersDual-bandTri-band
4G bands supportedDiffers2100,700,800,1900,850,1800,2300,2600,900,1700,2500 MHz2100,700,800,1900,850,1800,1500,2300,2600,900,1700,2500 MHz
5G bands supportedDiffers2100,700,800,850,1800,2600,900,1700,2300,2500,3700,3500 MHz2100,700,1900,800,850,1800,2600,900,1700,2300,2500,3700,3500,1500 MHz
MIMOKnown for oneYes
ModulationKnown for one4096-QAM
Near Field Communication (NFC)Known for oneYes
2G standardsKnown for oneGSM
2G bands (primary SIM)Known for one850,1900,1800,900 MHz
Ports & interfaces1 differ
USB versionDiffers2.03.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1)
Mobile High-Definition Link (MHL)Known for oneNo
Design1 differ
Product colourDiffersBlackBlue
Colour nameKnown for oneSky Blue
Performanceidentical
Fast chargingKnown for oneYes
Wireless chargingKnown for oneYes
Face recognitionKnown for oneYes
Multimedia2 differ
Audio systemKnown for oneDolby 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
Softwareidentical
Operating system installedKnown for oneAndroid 16.0
User interface (UI)Known for oneOne UI 8.5
App distribution platformKnown for oneGoogle Play
Google applicationsKnown for oneYouTube, Google Drive, Google Maps, Google Chrome, Google Meet, Gmail, Google Search, Google Photos, Google Play
Virtual assistantKnown for oneSamsung Bixby
Battery2 differ
Battery capacityDiffers5000 mAh4300 mAh
Continuous video playback time (max)Differs18 h30 h
Endurance4 differ
Energy efficiency classDiffersBA
Battery endurance per cycleDiffers2632 min3060 min
Repeated free fall reliability classDiffersBA
International Protection (IP) codeDiffersIP54IP68
Sensorsidentical
BarometerKnown for oneYes
Hall sensorKnown for oneYes
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers192 g167 g
WidthDiffers77.9 mm71.7 mm
DepthDiffers7.5 mm7.2 mm
HeightDiffers164.4 mm149.6 mm
Packaging contentidentical
Cables includedKnown for oneUSB Type-C
SIM card ejector pinKnown for oneYes
Screen protectorKnown for oneYes
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one85 mm
Package depthKnown for one30 mm
Package heightKnown for one171 mm
Package weightKnown for one280 g
Specific absorption rate (SAR)identical
Head SAR (EU)Known for one0.665 W/kg
Body SAR (EU)Known for one0.972 W/kg
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 W
Technical detailsidentical
Security update termKnown for one31 August 2031

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