Samsung Galaxy A17 vs Samsung Galaxy M55
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Samsung Galaxy A17
1category wins
Samsung Galaxy M55
5category wins
Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Samsung Galaxy A17
Faster chip
Samsung Galaxy M55
Bigger battery
Even
Faster charging
Samsung Galaxy M55
Higher-resolution camera
Even
Better display
Samsung Galaxy M55
Lighter body
Samsung Galaxy M55
Best value for money
Samsung Galaxy M55
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A17 | Samsung Galaxy M55 |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 6.7 | 6.7 |
| Panel Type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution Height | 2340 | 2400 |
| Resolution Width | 1080 | 1080 |
| Refresh Rate | 90 | 120 |
| Peak Brightness | 800 | 1000 |
| PPI | 385 | 393 |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus | — |
| Screen-to-body | 86 | 86.4 |
Platform
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A17 | Samsung Galaxy M55 |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core (1x2.4 GHz Cortex-A710 & 3x2.36 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A510) |
| GPU | Mali-G68 MP2 | Adreno 644 |
| Chipset Name | Exynos 1330 | Snapdragon 7 Gen 1 |
| Process (nm) | 5 | 4 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| UI Skin | One UI 7 | One UI 6.1 |
| OS Version | 15 | 14 |
Benchmarks
Geekbench (Single-Core)
Samsung Galaxy M55 +9%Geekbench (Multi-Core)
Samsung Galaxy M55 +53%AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy M55 +41%| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A17 | Samsung Galaxy M55 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench (Single-Core) | 960 | 1,044 |
| Geekbench (Multi-Core) | 1,826 | 2,785 |
| AnTuTu | 607,489 | 859,516 |
Memory
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A17 | Samsung Galaxy M55 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A17 | Samsung Galaxy M55 |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS, OIS |
| 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, (wide) |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A17 | Samsung Galaxy M55 |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 13 MP, f/2, (wide) | 50 MP, f/2.4, (wide) |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A17 | Samsung Galaxy M55 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 5000 | 5000 |
| Wired Charging (W) | 25 | 45 |
Body
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A17 | Samsung Galaxy M55 |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), plastic frame, glass fiber back | — |
| SIM | Nano-SIM / Nano-SIM + eSIM / Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 164.4 | 163.9 |
| Thickness (mm) | 7.5 | 7.8 |
| Weight (g) | 192 | 180 |
| Width (mm) | 77.9 | 76.5 |
Launch
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A17 | Samsung Galaxy M55 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2025, August 06 | 2024, March 28 |
| Status | Available. Released 2025, August 14 | Available. Released 2024, March 28 |
Network
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A17 | Samsung Galaxy M55 |
|---|---|---|
| 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, 25, 26, 28, 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 M55 |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.2 |
| NFC | Yes (market/region dependent) | Yes (market/region dependent) |
| Positioning | GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS | GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB Type | Type-C | Type-C |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6 |
Sound
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A17 | Samsung Galaxy M55 |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | No | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes, with stereo speakers |
Features
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy A17 | Samsung Galaxy M55 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Samsung Galaxy A17 and Samsung Galaxy M55 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 M55 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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