Samsung Galaxy A16 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
2 phones side by side.
| Specification |
 Samsung Galaxy A16 5G
₹18,999launch price · Oct 2024
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 Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
₹18,999launch price · Aug 2025
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| Placement | ||
| At its price | Bottom quarter ₹15–20k | Lower half ₹15–20k |
| Spec index | 7.2 / 10 | 7.6 / 10 |
| Key Specs | ||
| RAM | 6 GB / 8 GB | 6 GB / 8 GB |
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | Samsung Exynos 1330 |
| Rear Camera | 50 MP + 5 MP + 2 MP | 50 MP + 5 MP + 2 MP |
| Front Camera | 13 MP | 13 MP |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Display | 6.7 inches (17.02 cm) | 6.7 inches (17.02 cm) |
| General | ||
| Launch Date | October 18, 2024 (Official) | August 29, 2025 (Official) |
| Operating System | Android v14 | Android v15 |
| Custom UI | Samsung One UI 6.1 | Samsung One UI 7 |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | Samsung Exynos 1330 |
| CPU | Octa core (2.4 GHz, Dual core, Cortex A76 + 2 GHz, Hexa Core, Cortex A55) | Octa core (2.4 GHz, Dual core, Cortex A78 + 2 GHz, Hexa Core, Cortex A55) |
| Architecture | 64 bit | 64 bit |
| Fabrication | 6 nm | 5 nm |
| Graphics | Mali-G57 MC2 | Mali-G68 MP2 |
| RAM | 6 GB / 8 GB | 6 GB / 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Display | ||
| Display Type | Super AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Screen Size | 6.7 inches (17.02 cm) | 6.7 inches (17.02 cm) |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 px (FHD+) | 1080x2340 px (FHD+) |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Pixel Density | 385 ppi | 385 ppi |
| Screen to Body Ratio (calculated) | 86.05 % | 86.05 % |
| Bezel-less display | Yes with waterdrop notch | Yes with water drop notch |
| Touch Screen | Yes, Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch | Yes, Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch |
| Brightness | 800 nits (peak) | — |
| Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz |
| Screen Protection | — | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus |
| Design | ||
| Height | 164.4 mm | 164.4 mm |
| Width | 77.9 mm | 77.9 mm |
| Thickness | 7.9 mm | 7.5 mm |
| Weight | 192 grams | 192 grams |
| Build Material | Frame: Plastic Back: Plastic | Frame: Plastic Back: Glass fibre reinforced polymer |
| Colours | Blue Black, Gold, Light Green | Black, Blue, Grey |
| Waterproof | Yes, IP54 | Yes, IP54 (splash resistant) |
| Main Camera | ||
| Camera Setup | Triple | Triple |
| Resolution | 50 MP f/1.8, Wide Angle, Primary Camera 5 MP f/2.2, Ultra-Wide Angle Camera 2 MP f/2.4, Macro Camera | 50 MP f/1.8, Wide Angle, Primary Camera (1/2.76" sensor size, 0.64µm pixel size) 5 MP f/2.2, Ultra-Wide Angle Camera 2 MP f/2.4, Macro Camera |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes |
| OIS | No | Yes |
| Flash | Yes, LED Flash | Yes, LED Flash |
| Image Resolution | 8150 x 6150 Pixels | 8150 x 6150 Pixels |
| Settings | Exposure compensation, ISO control | Exposure compensation, ISO control |
| Shooting Modes | Continuous Shooting High Dynamic Range mode (HDR) Macro Mode | Continuous Shooting High Dynamic Range mode (HDR) Macro Mode |
| Camera Features | 10 x Digital Zoom Auto Flash Face detection Touch to focus | 10 x Digital Zoom Auto Flash Face detection Touch to focus |
| Video Recording | 1920x1080 @ 30 fps | 1920x1080 @ 30 fps |
| Video Recording Features | Slo-motion | Slo-motion |
| Front Camera | ||
| Camera Setup | Single | Single |
| Resolution | 13 MP f/2.0, Wide Angle, Primary Camera | 13 MP f/2.0, Wide Angle, Primary Camera |
| Autofocus | No | No |
| Flash | No | No |
| Video Recording | 1920x1080 @ 30 fps | 1920x1080 @ 30 fps |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Type | Li-ion | Li-ion |
| Removable | No | No |
| Wireless Charging | No | No |
| Quick Charging | Yes, Fast, 25W | Yes, Fast, 25W |
| USB Type-C | Yes | Yes |
| Storage | ||
| Internal Memory | 128 GB / 256 GB | 128 GB / 256 GB |
| Expandable Memory | Yes, Up to 1.5 TB | Yes, Up to 2 TB |
| User Available Storage | Up to 107.9 GB | Up to 106.5 GB |
| USB OTG | Yes | Yes |
| Network & Connectivity | ||
| SIM Slot(s) | Dual SIM, GSM+GSM (Hybrid) | Dual SIM, GSM+GSM (Nano SIM + Nano SIM) |
| SIM Size | SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano (Hybrid) | SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano (Hybrid) |
| Network Support | 5G Supported in India, 4G Supported in India, 3G, 2G | 5G Supported in India, 4G Supported in India, 3G, 2G |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes |
| SIM 1 | - | - |
| EDGE | Available | Available |
| SIM 2 | - | - |
| GPRS | Available | Available |
| Wi-Fi | Yes, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac), Dual band | Yes, Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac), Dual band |
| Wi-Fi Features | Wi-Fi Direct, Mobile Hotspot | Wi-Fi Direct, Mobile Hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3 | Yes, v5.3 |
| GPS | Yes with Glonass, Galileo, Beidou, QZSS | Yes with Glonass, Galileo, Beidou |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB Connectivity | USB 2.0, Mass storage device, USB charging | USB 2.0, Mass storage device, USB charging |
| Multimedia | ||
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Stereo Speaker | No | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes |
| Audio Jack | USB Type-C | USB Type-C |
| Sensors | ||
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes | Yes |
| Fingerprint Sensor Position | Side | Side |
| Heart Rate Monitor | No | No |
| Other Sensors | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity sensor (virtual) |