Samsung Galaxy A17 leads
by 8 points on overall. The category breakdown below shows where the gap comes from.
Galaxy A17 leads overall versus Galaxy A05. Software: 45.7 vs 80.
Scoring profile: balanced
Samsung Galaxy A05
Best for users who prioritize battery.
Samsung Galaxy A17
Best for users who prioritize performance and camera.
Data completeness: Samsung Galaxy A05 40%, Samsung Galaxy A17 100%. Blue shows the higher available score, not a final winner.
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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
Resolution
Key differenceRefresh Rate
Key differencePixel Density
Key differenceDisplay Size
Peak Brightness
Panel Type
HDR Support
Display Protection
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A05 | Samsung Galaxy A17 |
|---|---|---|
Display Size Close match | 6.7" | 6.7" |
Resolution Phone B leads | 720 x 1600 | 1080 x 2340Better |
Refresh Rate Phone B leads | 60Hz | 90HzBetter |
Peak Brightness Needs more data | Not available | 800 nits |
Pixel Density Phone B leads | 262 ppi | 385 ppiBetter |
Panel Type Needs more data | LCD | OLED |
HDR Support Needs more data | Not available | No |
Display Protection Needs more data | Not available | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus, Mohs level 5 |
RAM
Key differenceCPU Clock
Key differenceCPU Cluster Speeds
Key differenceStorage
Key differenceStorage Type
Key differenceRAM Type
CPU Cores
Benchmark Score
AnTuTu Score
Geekbench (Single)
Geekbench (Multi)
Chipset
GPU
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A05 | Samsung Galaxy A17 |
|---|---|---|
RAM Phone B leads | 6GB | 8GBBetter |
RAM Type Needs more data | Not available | LPDDR4X |
CPU Clock Phone B leads | 2GHz | 2.4GHzBetter |
CPU Cores Needs more data | Not available | 8 |
CPU Cluster Speeds Phone B leads | 2x2.0GHz + 6x1.8GHz | 2x2.4GHz + 6x2.0GHzBetter |
Benchmark Score Needs more data | Not available | 2137 |
AnTuTu Score Needs more data | Not available | 435787 |
Geekbench (Single) Needs more data | Not available | 942 |
Geekbench (Multi) Needs more data | Not available | 2137 |
Storage Phone B leads | 128GB | 256GBBetter |
Storage Type Phone B leads | eMMC 5.1 | UFS 2.2Better |
Chipset Close match | Mediatek Helio G85 (12 nm) | Exynos 1330 (5 nm) |
GPU Needs more data | Mali-G52 MC2 | Mali-G68 MP2 |
Rear Camera (All Lenses)
Key differenceRear Sensor Size
Key differenceOptical Image Stabilization
Key differenceMax Video Resolution
Key differenceFront Camera
Key differenceRear Camera
Rear Aperture
Optical Zoom
Digital Zoom
Front Sensor
Front Aperture
Front Video Resolution
Camera Features
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A05 | Samsung Galaxy A17 |
|---|---|---|
Rear Camera Close match | 50MP | 50MP |
Rear Camera (All Lenses) Phone B leads | 50MP | 50MP + 5MP + 2MPBetter |
Rear Sensor Size Phone B leads | 1/2.8 | 1/2.76Better |
Rear Aperture Close match | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
Optical Zoom Needs more data | Not available | 1x |
Digital Zoom Needs more data | Not available | 10x |
Optical Image Stabilization Phone B leads | No | YesBetter |
Max Video Resolution Phone A leads | 1080p@30/60fpsBetter | 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 Needs more data | Yes | 1080p@30fps |
Camera Features Needs more data | LED flash | LED flash, panorama, HDR |
Generating honest comparison...
Galaxy A17 generally outperforms Galaxy A05 across key categories. Resolution: 1080 x 2340 vs 720 x 1600 This makes Galaxy A17 the better choice for most users, though Galaxy A05 may excel in specific areas.
Best for users who need long battery life. Galaxy A05 provides extended usage with efficient power management.
Best for users who prioritize performance and camera. Galaxy A17 excels in processing power and multitasking.
Non-PTA
PTA
| Price | Samsung Galaxy A05 | Samsung Galaxy A17 |
|---|---|---|
| Non-PTA | ≈ Rs 36,260 | -- |
| PTA | -- | -- |
≈ Converted from a fetched price. Store offers, when available, are listed separately.
Choosing between Samsung Galaxy A05 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.
Samsung Galaxy A17 wins more categories overall, making it the safer all‑round pick.
Samsung Galaxy A17 is the better choice overall, winning in 4 key categories.
The top differences are: Resolution (Samsung Galaxy A17 advantage), Refresh Rate (Samsung Galaxy A17 advantage), Pixel Density (Samsung Galaxy A17 advantage), RAM (Samsung Galaxy A17 advantage), CPU Clock (Samsung Galaxy A17 advantage).
Samsung Galaxy A17 delivers better camera performance overall.
Samsung Galaxy A05 offers better battery endurance for heavy use.
Samsung Galaxy A05: non-PTA approximately Rs 36,260; 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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