Samsung Galaxy S23 leads
by 17 points on overall. The category breakdown below shows where the gap comes from.
Galaxy S23 leads overall versus Galaxy A17. Battery: 43.1 vs 80.1.
Scoring profile: balanced
Samsung Galaxy A17
Best for users who prioritize software.
Samsung Galaxy S23
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
Display Size
Key differenceRefresh Rate
Key differencePeak Brightness
Key differencePixel Density
Key differenceResolution
Panel Type
HDR Support
Display Protection
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A17 | Samsung Galaxy S23 |
|---|---|---|
Display Size Phone A leads | 6.7"Better | 6.1" |
Resolution Close match | 1080 x 2340 | 1080 x 2340 |
Refresh Rate Phone B leads | 90Hz | 120HzBetter |
Peak Brightness Phone B leads | 800 nits | 1750 nitsBetter |
Pixel Density Phone B leads | 385 ppi | 422 ppiBetter |
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 2 |
CPU Clock
Key differenceCPU Cluster Speeds
Key differenceBenchmark Score
Key differenceAnTuTu Score
Key differenceGeekbench (Multi)
Key differenceStorage
Key differenceStorage Type
Key differenceChipset
Key differenceRAM
RAM Type
CPU Cores
Geekbench (Single)
GPU
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A17 | Samsung Galaxy S23 |
|---|---|---|
RAM Close match | 8GB | 8GB |
RAM Type Needs more data | LPDDR4X | Not available |
CPU Clock Phone B leads | 2.4GHz | 3.36GHzBetter |
CPU Cores Needs more data | 8 | Not available |
CPU Cluster Speeds Phone B leads | 2x2.4GHz + 6x2.0GHz | 1x3.36GHz + 2x2.8GHz + 2x2.8GHz + 3x2.0GHzBetter |
Benchmark Score Phone B leads | 2137 | 1231075Better |
AnTuTu Score Phone B leads | 435787 | 1231075Better |
Geekbench (Single) Needs more data | 942 | Not available |
Geekbench (Multi) Phone B leads | 2137 | 4950Better |
Storage Phone B leads | 256GB | 512GBBetter |
Storage Type Phone B leads | UFS 2.2 | UFS 3.1Better |
Chipset Phone B leads | Exynos 1330 (5 nm) | Qualcomm SM8550-AC Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4 nm)Better |
GPU Needs more data | Mali-G68 MP2 | Adreno 740 |
Rear Camera (All Lenses)
Key differenceRear Sensor Size
Key differenceOptical Zoom
Key differenceMax Video Resolution
Key differenceFront Camera
Key differenceFront Aperture
Key differenceFront Video Resolution
Key differenceRear Camera
Rear Aperture
Digital Zoom
Optical Image Stabilization
Front Sensor
Camera Features
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A17 | Samsung Galaxy S23 |
|---|---|---|
Rear Camera Close match | 50MP | 50MP |
Rear Camera (All Lenses) Phone B leads | 50MP + 5MP + 2MP | 50MP + 12MP + 10MPBetter |
Rear Sensor Size Phone B leads | 1/2.76 | 1/1.56Better |
Rear Aperture Close match | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
Optical Zoom Phone B leads | 1x | 3xBetter |
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 | 8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EISBetter |
Front Camera Phone A leads | 13MPBetter | 12MP |
Front Sensor Needs more data | GalaxyCore GC13A0 | Not available |
Front Aperture Phone A leads | f/2.0Better | f/2.2 |
Front Video Resolution Phone B leads | 1080p@30fps | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fpsBetter |
Camera Features Needs more data | LED flash, panorama, HDR | LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama |
Generating honest comparison...
Galaxy S23 generally outperforms Galaxy A17 across key categories. Display Size: 6.7" vs 6.1" This makes Galaxy S23 the better choice for most users, though Galaxy A17 may excel in specific areas.
Best for users who prioritize software. Galaxy A17 offers strong performance in these areas.
Best for users who prioritize performance and camera. Galaxy S23 excels in processing power and multitasking.
Non-PTA
PTA
| Price | Samsung Galaxy A17 | Samsung Galaxy S23 |
|---|---|---|
| Non-PTA | -- | ≈ Rs 71,400 |
| PTA | -- | -- |
≈ Converted from a fetched price. Store offers, when available, are listed separately.
Choosing between Samsung Galaxy A17 and Samsung Galaxy S23 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 S23 wins more categories overall, making it the safer all‑round pick.
Samsung Galaxy S23 is the better choice overall, winning in 5 key categories.
The top differences are: Display Size (Samsung Galaxy A17 advantage), Refresh Rate (Samsung Galaxy S23 advantage), Peak Brightness (Samsung Galaxy S23 advantage), Pixel Density (Samsung Galaxy S23 advantage), CPU Clock (Samsung Galaxy S23 advantage).
Samsung Galaxy S23 delivers better camera performance overall.
Samsung Galaxy S23 tends to last longer on a charge.
Samsung Galaxy A17: non-PTA not available; PTA not entered. Samsung Galaxy S23: non-PTA approximately Rs 71,400; PTA not entered. These are phone reference prices, not optional store offers.
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