Samsung Galaxy A17 vs Samsung Galaxy A26 5G
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Samsung Galaxy A17
1category wins
Samsung Galaxy A26 5G
4category wins
Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Samsung Galaxy A26 5G
Faster chip
Samsung Galaxy A26 5G
Bigger battery
Even
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
Even
Better display
Samsung Galaxy A26 5G
Lighter body
Samsung Galaxy A17
Best value for money
Samsung Galaxy A26 5G
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A17 | Samsung Galaxy A26 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 6.7 | 6.7 |
| Panel Type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution Height | 2340 | 2340 |
| Resolution Width | 1080 | 1080 |
| Refresh Rate | 90 | 120 |
| Peak Brightness | 800 | — |
| PPI | 385 | 385 |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus + |
| Screen-to-body | 86 | 86.7 |
Platform
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A17 | Samsung Galaxy A26 5G |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Mali-G68 MP2 | Mali-G68 MP5 (Global) / Mali-G68 (LATAM) |
| Chipset Name | Exynos 1330 | Exynos 1380 |
| Process (nm) | 5 | 5 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| UI Skin | One UI 7 | One UI 7 |
| OS Version | 15 | 15 |
Benchmarks
Geekbench (Single-Core)
Samsung Galaxy A26 5G +5%Geekbench (Multi-Core)
Samsung Galaxy A26 5G +48%AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy A26 5G +26%| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A17 | Samsung Galaxy A26 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench (Single-Core) | 960 | 1,008 |
| Geekbench (Multi-Core) | 1,826 | 2,710 |
| AnTuTu | 607,489 | 767,711 |
Memory
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A17 | Samsung Galaxy A26 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) |
| Variants | 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM | 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A17 | Samsung Galaxy A26 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 720p@480fps, gyro-EIS |
| Features | LED flash, panorama, HDR | LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| Count | 3 | 3 |
| Macro | 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro) | 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro) |
| ultrawide | 5 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide) | 8 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide) |
| Wide | 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide) | 50 MP, f/1.8, 27mm, (wide) |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A17 | Samsung Galaxy A26 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 13 MP, f/2, (wide) | 13 MP, f/2.2, (wide) |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A17 | Samsung Galaxy A26 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 5000 | 5000 |
| Wired Charging (W) | 25 | 25 |
Body
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A17 | Samsung Galaxy A26 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), plastic frame, glass fiber back | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus + ), plastic frame, glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus + ) |
| SIM | Nano-SIM / Nano-SIM + eSIM / Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 164.4 | 164 |
| Thickness (mm) | 7.5 | 7.7 |
| Weight (g) | 192 | 200 |
| Width (mm) | 77.9 | 77.5 |
Launch
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A17 | Samsung Galaxy A26 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2025, August 06 | 2025, March 02 |
| Status | Available. Released 2025, August 14 | Available. Released 2025, March 19 |
Network
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A17 | Samsung Galaxy A26 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 | HSDPA 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 |
| 4G Bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 26, 28, 32, 38, 40, 41, 66 |
| 5G Bands | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - International | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A17 | Samsung Galaxy A26 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes (market/region dependent) | Yes (market/region dependent) |
| Positioning | GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS | GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS |
| Radio | No | Unspecified |
| USB Type | Type-C | Type-C |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
Sound
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A17 | Samsung Galaxy A26 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | No | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes |
Features
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A17 | Samsung Galaxy A26 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Samsung Galaxy A17 and Samsung Galaxy A26 5G are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Both phones sit in the same price band, so the choice comes down to specs and brand preference.
Samsung Galaxy A26 5G posts a stronger benchmark score, useful for heavier games and multitasking on Algerian carriers' busier 4G networks.
In the 30,000 to 60,000 DZD bracket, look for 5,000 mAh batteries, 120Hz screens, and at least 6 GB of RAM.
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