Google Pixel 6 leads
by 16 points on overall. The category breakdown below shows where the gap comes from.
Pixel 6 leads overall versus Galaxy A17. Battery: 86.9 vs 43.1.
Scoring profile: balanced
Google Pixel 6
Best for users who prioritize performance and camera.
Samsung Galaxy A17
Best for users who prioritize software.
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Spec table
Start with the key differences, then expand a section to check the full specifications.
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Meaningful differences
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Full side-by-side mode
Display Size
Key differenceResolution
Key differencePixel Density
Key differenceRefresh Rate
Peak Brightness
Panel Type
HDR Support
Display Protection
| Specification | Google Pixel 6 | Samsung Galaxy A17 |
|---|---|---|
Display Size Phone B leads | 6.4" | 6.7"Better |
Resolution Phone A leads | 1080 x 2400Better | 1080 x 2340 |
Refresh Rate Close match | 90Hz | 90Hz |
Peak Brightness Needs more data | Not available | 800 nits |
Pixel Density Phone A leads | 411 ppiBetter | 385 ppi |
Panel Type Close match | OLED | OLED |
HDR Support Needs more data | Not available | No |
Display Protection Needs more data | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus, Mohs level 5 |
CPU Clock
Key differenceCPU Cluster Speeds
Key differenceBenchmark Score
Key differenceAnTuTu Score
Key differenceGeekbench (Multi)
Key differenceStorage Type
Key differenceRAM
RAM Type
CPU Cores
Geekbench (Single)
Storage
Chipset
GPU
| Specification | Google Pixel 6 | Samsung Galaxy A17 |
|---|---|---|
RAM Close match | 8GB | 8GB |
RAM Type Needs more data | Not available | LPDDR4X |
CPU Clock Phone A leads | 2.8GHzBetter | 2.4GHz |
CPU Cores Needs more data | Not available | 8 |
CPU Cluster Speeds Phone A leads | 2x2.80GHz + 2x2.25GHz + 4x1.80GHzBetter | 2x2.4GHz + 6x2.0GHz |
Benchmark Score Phone A leads | 676831Better | 2137 |
AnTuTu Score Phone A leads | 676831Better | 435787 |
Geekbench (Single) Needs more data | Not available | 942 |
Geekbench (Multi) Phone A leads | 2899Better | 2137 |
Storage Close match | 256GB | 256GB |
Storage Type Phone A leads | UFS 3.1Better | UFS 2.2 |
Chipset Close match | Google Tensor (5 nm) | Exynos 1330 (5 nm) |
GPU Needs more data | Mali-G78 MP20 | Mali-G68 MP2 |
Rear Camera (All Lenses)
Key differenceRear Sensor Size
Key differenceRear Aperture
Key differenceMax Video Resolution
Key differenceFront Camera
Key differenceRear Camera
Optical Zoom
Digital Zoom
Optical Image Stabilization
Front Sensor
Front Aperture
Front Video Resolution
Camera Features
| Specification | Google Pixel 6 | Samsung Galaxy A17 |
|---|---|---|
Rear Camera Close match | 50MP | 50MP |
Rear Camera (All Lenses) Phone A leads | 50MP + 12MPBetter | 50MP + 5MP + 2MP |
Rear Sensor Size Phone A leads | 1/1.31Better | 1/2.76 |
Rear Aperture Phone B leads | f/1.9 | f/1.8Better |
Optical Zoom Needs more data | Not available | 1x |
Digital Zoom Needs more data | Not available | 10x |
Optical Image Stabilization Close match | Yes | Yes |
Max Video Resolution Phone A leads | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS, OISBetter | 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS |
Front Camera Phone B leads | 8MP | 13MPBetter |
Front Sensor Needs more data | Not available | GalaxyCore GC13A0 |
Front Aperture Close match | f/2.0 | f/2.0 |
Front Video Resolution Close match | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
Camera Features Needs more data | Laser AF, Dual-LED flash, Pixel Shift, Auto-HDR, panorama | LED flash, panorama, HDR |
Generating honest comparison...
Pixel 6 generally outperforms Galaxy A17 across key categories. Display Size: 6.7" vs 6.4" This makes Pixel 6 the better choice for most users, though Galaxy A17 may excel in specific areas.
Best for users who prioritize performance and camera. Pixel 6 excels in processing power and multitasking.
Best for users who prioritize software. Galaxy A17 offers strong performance in these areas.
Non-PTA
PTA
| Price | Google Pixel 6 | Samsung Galaxy A17 |
|---|---|---|
| Non-PTA | ≈ Rs 51,492 | -- |
| PTA | -- | -- |
≈ Converted from a fetched price. Store offers, when available, are listed separately.
Choosing between Google Pixel 6 and Samsung Galaxy A17 can be tough. This comparison breaks down performance, camera, battery, and listed pricing so you can decide faster.
We focus on practical differences that impact daily use, not just spec sheet noise.
Google Pixel 6 wins more categories overall, making it the safer all‑round pick.
Google Pixel 6 is the better choice overall, winning in 5 key categories.
The top differences are: Display Size (Samsung Galaxy A17 advantage), Resolution (Google Pixel 6 advantage), Pixel Density (Google Pixel 6 advantage), CPU Clock (Google Pixel 6 advantage), CPU Cluster Speeds (Google Pixel 6 advantage).
Google Pixel 6 has the stronger camera setup for photos and video.
Google Pixel 6 offers better battery endurance for heavy use.
Google Pixel 6: non-PTA approximately Rs 51,492; PTA not entered. Samsung Galaxy A17: non-PTA not available; PTA not entered. These are phone reference prices, not optional store offers.
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