Google Pixel 8a leads
by 18 points on overall. The category breakdown below shows where the gap comes from.
Pixel 8a leads overall versus Galaxy A17. Battery: 74.2 vs 43.1.
Scoring profile: balanced
Google Pixel 8a
Best for users who prioritize performance and camera.
Samsung Galaxy A17
A solid choice with balanced features.
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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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Layout
Full side-by-side mode
Display Size
Key differenceResolution
Key differenceRefresh Rate
Key differencePeak Brightness
Key differencePixel Density
Key differencePanel Type
HDR Support
Display Protection
| Specification | Google Pixel 8a | Samsung Galaxy A17 |
|---|---|---|
Display Size Phone B leads | 6.1" | 6.7"Better |
Resolution Phone A leads | 1080 x 2400Better | 1080 x 2340 |
Refresh Rate Phone A leads | 120HzBetter | 90Hz |
Peak Brightness Phone A leads | 2000 nitsBetter | 800 nits |
Pixel Density Phone A leads | 431 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 3 | 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 differenceChipset
Key differenceRAM
RAM Type
CPU Cores
Geekbench (Single)
Storage
GPU
| Specification | Google Pixel 8a | Samsung Galaxy A17 |
|---|---|---|
RAM Close match | 8GB | 8GB |
RAM Type Needs more data | Not available | LPDDR4X |
CPU Clock Phone A leads | 2.91GHzBetter | 2.4GHz |
CPU Cores Needs more data | Not available | 8 |
CPU Cluster Speeds Phone A leads | 1x2.91GHz + 4x2.37GHz + 4x1.70GHzBetter | 2x2.4GHz + 6x2.0GHz |
Benchmark Score Phone A leads | 1193520Better | 2137 |
AnTuTu Score Phone A leads | 1193520Better | 435787 |
Geekbench (Single) Needs more data | Not available | 942 |
Geekbench (Multi) Phone A leads | 4384Better | 2137 |
Storage Close match | 256GB | 256GB |
Storage Type Phone A leads | UFS 3.1Better | UFS 2.2 |
Chipset Phone A leads | Google Tensor G3 (4 nm)Better | Exynos 1330 (5 nm) |
GPU Needs more data | Mali-G715 MP7 | Mali-G68 MP2 |
Rear Camera
Key differenceRear Camera (All Lenses)
Key differenceRear Sensor Size
Key differenceRear Aperture
Key differenceMax Video Resolution
Key differenceFront Aperture
Key differenceFront Video Resolution
Key differenceOptical Zoom
Digital Zoom
Optical Image Stabilization
Front Camera
Front Sensor
Camera Features
| Specification | Google Pixel 8a | Samsung Galaxy A17 |
|---|---|---|
Rear Camera Phone A leads | 64MPBetter | 50MP |
Rear Camera (All Lenses) Phone A leads | 64MP + 16MP + 13MPBetter | 50MP + 5MP + 2MP |
Rear Sensor Size Phone A leads | 1/1.73Better | 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, OISBetter | 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS |
Front Camera Close match | 13MP | 13MP |
Front Sensor Needs more data | Not available | GalaxyCore GC13A0 |
Front Aperture Phone B leads | f/2.2 | f/2.0Better |
Front Video Resolution Phone A leads | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fpsBetter | 1080p@30fps |
Camera Features Needs more data | Dual-LED flash, Pixel Shift, Ultra HDR, panorama, Best Take | LED flash, panorama, HDR |
Generating honest comparison...
Pixel 8a generally outperforms Galaxy A17 across key categories. Display Size: 6.7" vs 6.1" This makes Pixel 8a the better choice for most users, though Galaxy A17 may excel in specific areas.
Best for users who prioritize performance and camera. Pixel 8a excels in processing power and multitasking.
A solid choice with balanced features across all categories.
Non-PTA
PTA
| Price | Google Pixel 8a | Samsung Galaxy A17 |
|---|---|---|
| Non-PTA | ≈ Rs 71,540 | -- |
| PTA | -- | -- |
≈ Converted from a fetched price. Store offers, when available, are listed separately.
Choosing between Google Pixel 8a 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 8a wins more categories overall, making it the safer all‑round pick.
Google Pixel 8a is the better choice overall, winning in 6 key categories.
The top differences are: Display Size (Samsung Galaxy A17 advantage), Resolution (Google Pixel 8a advantage), Refresh Rate (Google Pixel 8a advantage), Peak Brightness (Google Pixel 8a advantage), Pixel Density (Google Pixel 8a advantage).
Google Pixel 8a has the stronger camera setup for photos and video.
Google Pixel 8a offers better battery endurance for heavy use.
Google Pixel 8a: non-PTA approximately Rs 71,540; 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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