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Samsung Galaxy A17 5G + Prot SAFE vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8

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  • 93specifications compared
  • 46differ
  • 47identical
  • 55known for one product only

Key differences

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 has 30 Hz more maximum refresh rate than the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G + Prot SAFE (120 Hz vs 90 Hz). The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 has 1.6 GHz more processor frequency than the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G + Prot SAFE (3.6 GHz vs 2 GHz). The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 has 2.34 GHz more processor boost frequency than the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G + Prot SAFE (4.74 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). Display diagonal: 17 cm (6.7") on the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G + Prot SAFE, 19.3 cm (7.6") on the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8. Display resolution: 1080 x 2340 pixels on the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G + Prot SAFE, 1848 x 2448 pixels on the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8.

  • Display diagonal
    • 17 cm (6.7")
    • 19.3 cm (7.6")
  • Display resolution
    • 1080 x 2340 pixels
    • 1848 x 2448 pixels
  • Display technology marketing name
    • Super AMOLED
    • Dynamic AMOLED 2X
  • Maximum refresh rate
    • 90 Hz
    • 120 Hz
  • Processor family
    • Samsung Exynos
    • Snapdragon
  • Processor model
    • 1330
    • 8 Elite Gen 5
  • Processor frequency
    • 2 GHz
    • 3.6 GHz
  • Processor boost frequency
    • 2.4 GHz
    • 4.74 GHz

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148 specifications
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Galaxy A17 5G + Prot SAFEView product
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Galaxy Z Fold8View product
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 oneGorilla Glass
Gorilla Glass versionKnown for oneGorilla Glass Victus 2
Display number of colours16 million colours16 million colours
Maximum refresh rateDiffers90 Hz120 Hz
Display brightnessKnown for one1500 cd/m²
Maximum display brightness (Outdoor)Known for one3000 cd/m²
Pixel densityKnown for one403 ppi
Second displayKnown for oneYes
Second display diagonalKnown for one14 cm (5.5")
Second display resolutionKnown for one1972 x 1248 pixels
Second display typeKnown for oneDynamic AMOLED 2X
Second display glass typeKnown for oneGorilla Glass
Second display pixel densityKnown for one428 ppi
Second display Gorilla Glass versionKnown for oneGorilla Glass Ceramic 3
Second display refresh rateKnown for one120 Hz
Processor4 differ
Processor familyDiffersSamsung ExynosSnapdragon
Processor modelDiffers13308 Elite Gen 5
Processor cores88
Processor frequencyDiffers2 GHz3.6 GHz
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.4 GHz4.74 GHz
Storage2 differ
RAM capacityDiffers8 GB12 GB
Internal storage capacity256 GB256 GB
User memoryKnown for one218.6 GB
Compatible memory cardsDiffersMicroSD (TransFlash)Not supported
Maximum memory card sizeKnown for one2 TB
Memory card slot typeKnown for oneHybrid slot
Camera9 differ
Rear camera typeDiffersTriple cameraDual camera
Rear camera sensor sizeKnown for one1/1.56"
Second rear camera sensor sizeKnown for one1/2.52"
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)Known for one50 MP
Rear camera aperture number1.81.8
Second rear camera aperture numberDiffers2.21.9
Rear camera pixel sizeKnown for one1 µm
Second rear camera pixel sizeKnown for one0.7 µm
Rear camera field of view (FOV) angleKnown for one85°
Second rear camera field of view (FOV) angleKnown for one120°
Optical zoomKnown for one2x
Digital zoom10x10x
Front camera typeSingle cameraSingle camera
Front camera sensor sizeKnown for one1/3.33"
Front camera resolution (numeric)Differs13 MP10 MP
Front camera aperture numberDiffers22.2
Front camera pixel sizeKnown for one1.12 µm
Front camera field of view (FOV) angleKnown for one100°
Cover camera resolution (numeric)Known for one10 MP
Cover camera aperture numberKnown for one2.2
Rear camera flashYesYes
Flash typeKnown for oneLED
Video capture resolution (max)Differs1920 x 1080 pixels7680 x 4320 pixels
Maximum frame rateDiffers120 fps30 fps
Auto focusYesYes
Image stabilizerYesYes
Image stabilizer typeOptical Image Stabilization (OIS)Optical Image Stabilization (OIS)
Night modeKnown for oneYes
PanoramaKnown for oneYes
Slow motion modeYesYes
Slow motion rateDiffers120fps @HD240fps @FHD, 120fps @FHD, 120fps @UHD
Third rear camera aperture numberKnown for one2.4
Resolution at capture speedKnown for one1920x1080@30fps
Zoom capabilityKnown for oneYes
Network8 differ
SIM card capabilityDiffersHybrid Dual SIMDual SIM
Mobile network generation5G5G
SIM card typeDiffersNanoSIMNanoSIM + eSIM
2G standardsGSMGSM
3G standardsWCDMAWCDMA
4G standardLTE-TDD & LTE-FDDLTE-TDD & LTE-FDD
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)
BluetoothYesYes
Bluetooth versionDiffers5.36.0
2G bands (primary SIM)850,1900,1800,900 MHz850,1900,1800,900 MHz
3G bands supported2100,900,1900,850,1700 MHz2100,900,1900,850,1700 MHz
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
Wi-Fi DirectYesYes
Near Field Communication (NFC)Known for oneYes
Frequency bandKnown for oneDual-band
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 colourDiffersBlackGraphite
Performanceidentical
Wireless chargingKnown for oneYes
Fingerprint readerYesYes
Hearing aid compatibilityYesYes
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
Battery1 differ
Battery capacityDiffers5000 mAh4800 mAh
Removable batteryNoNo
Battery endurance in cycles12001200
Wireless video playback timeKnown for one26 h
Continuous video playback time (max)Known for one18 h
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
Endurance4 differ
Energy efficiency classDiffersBA
Energy efficiency scaleA to GA to G
Battery endurance per cycleDiffers2632 min2950 min
Repeated free fall reliability classDiffersBA
Repairability classCC
International Protection (IP) codeDiffersIP54IP48
Sensorsidentical
AccelerometerYesYes
Ambient light sensorYesYes
Proximity sensorYesYes
GyroscopeYesYes
BarometerKnown for oneYes
Geomagnetic sensorYesYes
Hall sensorKnown for oneYes
Weight & dimensions4 differ
WeightDiffers192 g201 g
WidthDiffers77.9 mm161.4 mm
DepthDiffers7.5 mm4.5 mm
HeightDiffers164.4 mm123.9 mm
Folded widthKnown for one8.19 cm
Folded depthKnown for one9.7 mm
Folded heightKnown for one12.4 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedNoNo
Screen protectorKnown for oneYes
Specific absorption rate (SAR)2 differ
Head SAR (EU)Differs0.665 W/kg0.823 W/kg
Body SAR (EU)Differs0.972 W/kg1.211 W/kg
Extremities SAR (EU)Known for one2.26 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 termDiffers31 August 203131 July 2033
Messagingidentical
Short Message Service (SMS)Known for oneYes
E-mailKnown for oneYes
Packaging dataidentical
Package widthKnown for one85 mm
Package depthKnown for one30 mm
Package heightKnown for one171 mm
Package weightKnown for one280 g

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