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Samsung Galaxy A17 5G + Prot SAFE vs Samsung Z Fold7

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  • 84specifications compared
  • 41differ
  • 43identical
  • 50known for one product only

Key differences

The Samsung Z Fold7 has 30 Hz more maximum refresh rate than the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G + Prot SAFE (120 Hz vs 90 Hz). The Samsung Z Fold7 has 2.07 GHz more processor boost frequency than the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G + Prot SAFE (4.47 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The Samsung Z Fold7 has 4 GB more RAM capacity than the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G + Prot SAFE (12 GB vs 8 GB). Display diagonal: 17 cm (6.7") on the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G + Prot SAFE, 20.3 cm (8") on the Samsung Z Fold7. Display resolution: 1080 x 2340 pixels on the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G + Prot SAFE, 2184 x 1968 pixels on the Samsung Z Fold7.

  • Display diagonal
    • Galaxy A17 5G + Prot SAFE:17 cm (6.7")
    • Z Fold7:20.3 cm (8")
  • Display resolution
    • Galaxy A17 5G + Prot SAFE:1080 x 2340 pixels
    • Z Fold7:2184 x 1968 pixels
  • Display technology marketing name
    • Galaxy A17 5G + Prot SAFE:Super AMOLED
    • Z Fold7:Dynamic AMOLED 2X
  • Maximum refresh rate
    • Galaxy A17 5G + Prot SAFE:90 Hz
    • Z Fold7:120 Hz
  • Processor family
    • Galaxy A17 5G + Prot SAFE:Samsung Exynos
    • Z Fold7:Snapdragon
  • Processor model
    • Galaxy A17 5G + Prot SAFE:1330
    • Z Fold7:8 Elite
  • Processor boost frequency
    • Galaxy A17 5G + Prot SAFE:2.4 GHz
    • Z Fold7:4.47 GHz
  • RAM capacity
    • Galaxy A17 5G + Prot SAFE:8 GB
    • Z Fold7:12 GB

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Comparison of Galaxy A17 5G + Prot SAFE, Z Fold7
134 specifications
Display4 differ
Display diagonalDiffers17 cm (6.7")20.3 cm (8")
Display resolutionDiffers1080 x 2340 pixels2184 x 1968 pixels
Screen shapeFlatFlat
Display technology marketing nameDiffersSuper AMOLEDDynamic AMOLED 2X
Display glass typeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceCorning 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
Second display diagonalKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source16.5 cm (6.5")
Second display resolutionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source2520 x 1080 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 Gorilla Glass versionKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceGorilla Glass Victus 2
Processor3 differ
Processor familyDiffersSamsung ExynosSnapdragon
Processor modelDiffers13308 Elite
Processor cores88
Processor boost frequencyDiffers2.4 GHz4.47 GHz
Processor frequencyKnown for one2 GHzUnknown — not stated by the source
Storage1 differ
RAM capacityDiffers8 GB12 GB
Internal storage capacity256 GB256 GB
User memoryKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source223.6 GB
Compatible memory cardsKnown for oneMicroSD (TransFlash)Unknown — 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
Camera11 differ
Rear camera typeTriple cameraTriple camera
Rear camera resolution (numeric)Differs50 MP200 MP
Second rear camera resolution (numeric)Differs5 MP12 MP
Third rear camera resolution (numeric)Differs2 MP10 MP
Rear camera aperture numberDiffers1.81.7
Second rear camera aperture number2.22.2
Third rear camera aperture number2.42.4
Optical zoomKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source3x
Digital zoomDiffers10x30x
Front camera typeSingle cameraSingle camera
Front camera resolution (numeric)Differs13 MP10 MP
Front camera aperture numberDiffers22.2
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
Video capture resolution (max)Differs1920 x 1080 pixels7680 x 4320 pixels
Maximum frame rateDiffers120 fps30 fps
Resolution at capture speedDiffers1920x1080@30fps7680x4320@30fps
Auto focusYesYes
Image stabilizerYesYes
Image stabilizer typeOptical Image Stabilization (OIS)Optical Image Stabilization (OIS)
Night modeKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Slow motion modeYesYes
Slow motion rateDiffers120fps @HD240fps @FHD, 120fps @FHD, 120fps @UHD
Zoom capabilityKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
Network8 differ
SIM card capabilityDiffersHybrid Dual SIMDual SIM
Mobile network generation5G5G
SIM card typeDiffersNanoSIMNanoSIM + eSIM
3G standardsDiffersWCDMAUMTS, WCDMA
4G standardLTE-TDD & LTE-FDDLTE-TDD & LTE-FDD
5G standardDiffersSub6 TDD, Sub6 FDDSub6 FDD, Sub6 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 bandDiffersDual-bandTri-band
MIMOKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
ModulationKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source4096-QAM
Wi-Fi DirectYesYes
Near Field Communication (NFC)Known for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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
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 & 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)YesYes
E-mailYesYes
Navigationidentical
Position locationYesYes
GPS (satellite)YesYes
BeiDouYesYes
GLONASSYesYes
GalileoYesYes
Quasi-Zenith Satellite System (QZSS)YesYes
Design2 differ
Form factorDiffersBarFold
Product colourDiffersBlackSilver
Colour nameKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceSilver Shadow
Performanceidentical
Fast chargingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Wireless chargingKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
Wireless charging powerKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source15 W
Fingerprint readerYesYes
Hearing aid compatibilityKnown for oneYesUnknown — not stated by the source
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 oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceAndroid 16.0
Battery2 differ
Battery capacityDiffers5000 mAh4400 mAh
Battery endurance in cyclesDiffers12002000
Removable batteryKnown for oneNoUnknown — not stated by the source
Continuous video playback time (max)Known 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 classBB
Energy efficiency scaleA to GA to G
Battery endurance per cycleDiffers2632 min2428 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
WeightDiffers192 g215 g
WidthDiffers77.9 mm143.2 mm
DepthDiffers7.5 mm4.2 mm
HeightDiffers164.4 mm158.4 mm
Folded widthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source7.28 cm
Folded depthKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source8.9 mm
Folded heightKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the source15.8 cm
Packaging contentidentical
AC adapter includedNoNo
Cables includedKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceUSB Type-C to USB Type-C
SIM card ejector pinKnown for oneUnknown — not stated by the sourceYes
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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