Samsung Galaxy A26 leads
by 9 points on overall. The category breakdown below shows where the gap comes from.

Galaxy A26 leads overall versus Galaxy A17. Battery: 43.1 vs 69.6.
Scoring profile: balanced
Samsung Galaxy A17
A solid choice with balanced features.
Samsung Galaxy A26
Best for users who prioritize performance and camera.
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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
Refresh Rate
Key differencePeak Brightness
Key differenceDisplay Size
Resolution
Pixel Density
Panel Type
HDR Support
Display Protection
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A17 | Samsung Galaxy A26 |
|---|---|---|
Display Size Close match | 6.7" | 6.7" |
Resolution Close match | 1080 x 2340 | 1080 x 2340 |
Refresh Rate Phone B leads | 90Hz | 120HzBetter |
Peak Brightness Phone A leads | 800 nitsBetter | 777 nits |
Pixel Density Close match | 385 ppi | 385 ppi |
Panel Type Close match | OLED | OLED |
HDR Support Needs more data | No | Not available |
Display Protection Needs more data | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus, Mohs level 5 | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ |
Benchmark Score
Key differenceAnTuTu Score
Key differenceGeekbench (Multi)
Key differenceRAM
RAM Type
CPU Clock
CPU Cores
CPU Cluster Speeds
Geekbench (Single)
Storage
Storage Type
Chipset
GPU
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A17 | Samsung Galaxy A26 |
|---|---|---|
RAM Close match | 8GB | 8GB |
RAM Type Needs more data | LPDDR4X | Not available |
CPU Clock Close match | 2.4GHz | 2.4GHz |
CPU Cores Needs more data | 8 | Not available |
CPU Cluster Speeds Close match | 2x2.4GHz + 6x2.0GHz | 4x2.4GHz + 4x2.0GHz + 2x2.4GHz + 6x2.0GHz |
Benchmark Score Phone B leads | 2137 | 579811Better |
AnTuTu Score Phone B leads | 435787 | 579811Better |
Geekbench (Single) Needs more data | 942 | Not available |
Geekbench (Multi) Phone B leads | 2137 | 2768Better |
Storage Close match | 256GB | 256GB |
Storage Type Needs more data | UFS 2.2 | Not available |
Chipset Close match | Exynos 1330 (5 nm) | Exynos 1380 (5 nm) - GlobalExynos 1280 (5 nm) - LATAM |
GPU Needs more data | Mali-G68 MP2 | Mali-G68 MP5 - GlobalMali-G68 - LATAM |
Rear Camera (All Lenses)
Key differenceMax Video Resolution
Key differenceFront Aperture
Key differenceRear Camera
Rear Sensor Size
Rear Aperture
Optical Zoom
Digital Zoom
Optical Image Stabilization
Front Camera
Front Sensor
Front Video Resolution
Camera Features
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A17 | Samsung Galaxy A26 |
|---|---|---|
Rear Camera Close match | 50MP | 50MP |
Rear Camera (All Lenses) Phone B leads | 50MP + 5MP + 2MP | 50MP + 8MP + 2MPBetter |
Rear Sensor Size Close match | 1/2.76 | 1/2.76 |
Rear Aperture Close match | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
Optical Zoom Needs more data | 1x | Not available |
Digital Zoom Needs more data | 10x | Not available |
Optical Image Stabilization Close match | Yes | Yes |
Max Video Resolution Phone B leads | 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 720p@480fps, gyro-EISBetter |
Front Camera Close match | 13MP | 13MP |
Front Sensor Needs more data | GalaxyCore GC13A0 | Not available |
Front Aperture Phone A leads | f/2.0Better | f/2.2 |
Front Video Resolution Close match | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
Camera Features Close match | LED flash, panorama, HDR | LED flash, panorama, HDR |
Generating honest comparison...
Galaxy A26 generally outperforms Galaxy A17 across key categories. Refresh Rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz This makes Galaxy A26 the better choice for most users, though Galaxy A17 may excel in specific areas.
A solid choice with balanced features across all categories.
Best for users who prioritize performance and camera. Galaxy A26 excels in processing power and multitasking.
Non-PTA
PTA
| Price | Samsung Galaxy A17 | Samsung Galaxy A26 |
|---|---|---|
| Non-PTA | -- | ≈ Rs 65,797 |
| PTA | -- | -- |
≈ Converted from a fetched price. Store offers, when available, are listed separately.
Choosing between Samsung Galaxy A17 and Samsung Galaxy A26 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 A26 wins more categories overall, making it the safer all‑round pick.
Samsung Galaxy A26 is the better choice overall, winning in 5 key categories.
The top differences are: Refresh Rate (Samsung Galaxy A26 advantage), Peak Brightness (Samsung Galaxy A17 advantage), Benchmark Score (Samsung Galaxy A26 advantage), AnTuTu Score (Samsung Galaxy A26 advantage), Geekbench (Multi) (Samsung Galaxy A26 advantage).
Samsung Galaxy A26 delivers better camera performance overall.
Samsung Galaxy A26 tends to last longer on a charge.
Samsung Galaxy A17: non-PTA not available; PTA not entered. Samsung Galaxy A26: non-PTA approximately Rs 65,797; PTA not entered. These are phone reference prices, not optional store offers.
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