Samsung Galaxy S8 vs Samsung Galaxy A17
Short Description
Samsung Galaxy S8
Screen size: 5.8" / Resolution: 1440 x 2960 px / Main camera: 12 MP / Front camera: 8MP / RAM: 4GB / Battery power: 3000 mAh / Internal storage: 64GB / SIM cards: 1 SIM
Samsung Galaxy A17
Screen size: 6.7" / Resolution: 1080 x 2340 px / Main camera: 50 MP & 5 MP & 2 MP / Front camera: 13MP / RAM: 4GB, 6GB, 8GB / Battery power: 5000 mAh / Has 5G support: ✔ / Internal storage: 128GB, 256GB / SIM cards: 2 SIM
Key Differences
Samsung Galaxy S8
Samsung Galaxy A17
How is Samsung Galaxy S8 better than Samsung Galaxy A17?
Better display resolution: 1440 x 2960 px vs 1080 x 2340 px
Lighter: 155 g (5.47 ounces) vs 192 g (6.77 ounces)
Narrower: 68.1 mm (2.68 inches) vs 77.9 mm (3.07 inches)
Shorter: 148.9 mm (5.86 inches) vs 164.4 mm (6.47 inches)
More color options: Midnight Black, Orchid Gray, Arctic Silver, Coral Blue, Maple Gold, Rose Pink, Burgundy Red vs Black, Gray, Blue
Samsung Galaxy S8
Samsung Galaxy A17
How is Samsung Galaxy A17 better than Samsung Galaxy S8?
Bigger battery capacity: 5000 mAh vs 3000 mAh
Faster CPU speed: 2 x 2.4 GHz & 6 x 2 GHz vs 4 x 2.3 GHz & 4 x 1.7 GHz
More RAM memory capacity in max option: 4GB, 6GB, 8GB vs 4GB
AnTuTu score is about 24% higher
More internal storage in max option: 128GB, 256GB vs 64GB
More megapixels main camera: 50 MP & 5 MP & 2 MP vs 12 MP
More megapixels front camera: 13MP vs 8MP
Has a larger display diagonal: 6.7" vs 5.8"
Higher charging speed: 25W vs 15W
The phone is 8 years and 3 months newer
Size Comparison
Samsung Galaxy S8
Samsung Galaxy A17
Height
148.9 mm
(5.86 inches)
Width
68.1 mm
(2.68 inches)
Thickness
8 mm
(0.31 inches)
Screen size
5.8"
Weight
155 g
(5.47 ounces)
5.8"
6.7"
Height
164.4 mm
(6.47 inches)
Width
77.9 mm
(3.07 inches)
Thickness
7.5 mm
(0.3 inches)
Screen size
6.7"
Weight
192 g
(6.77 ounces)
Height
148.9 mm
(5.86 inches)
Width
68.1 mm
(2.68 inches)
Thickness
8 mm
(0.31 inches)
Screen size
5.8"
Weight
155 g
(5.47 ounces)
Height
164.4 mm
(6.47 inches)
Width
77.9 mm
(3.07 inches)
Thickness
7.5 mm
(0.3 inches)
Screen size
6.7"
Weight
192 g
(6.77 ounces)
3D comparison
Samsung Galaxy S8
Samsung Galaxy A17
Samsung Galaxy S8
Samsung Galaxy A17
Expert Score
Score 4.4
Score 4.0
Samsung Galaxy S8
Samsung Galaxy A17
Samsung Galaxy S8
Samsung Galaxy A17
Score 4.4
Score 4.0
Smartprix
Samsung Galaxy S8
Samsung Galaxy A17
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Benchmarks
AnTuTu Score
Samsung Galaxy S8
372,105
Samsung Galaxy A17
463,103 +24.45%
The score reflects a device's overall performance by summing up results from tests of RAM speed, CPU, and 2D/3D graphics.
CPU
Samsung Galaxy S8
109,916
Samsung Galaxy A17
156,431 +42.32%
Measures the performance of a device's processor, focusing on tasks such as computing power and multi-core efficiency.
GPU
Samsung Galaxy S8
116,845 +82.91%
Samsung Galaxy A17
63,880
Measures the graphical performance of a device's GPU, evaluating its ability to handle graphics-intensive tasks such as gaming and rendering.
Memory
Samsung Galaxy S8
79,336
Samsung Galaxy A17
109,278 +37.74%
Measures the performance of a device's memory (RAM), measuring its speed and efficiency in handling multitasking and data-intensive applications.
UX
Samsung Galaxy S8
66,008
Samsung Galaxy A17
133,514 +102.27%
Measures the overall user experience performance of a device, including factors like system responsiveness, touch sensitivity, and app launching speed.
Battery Performance
Samsung Galaxy S8
Samsung Galaxy A17
Battery Life
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Specs
Samsung Galaxy S8
Samsung Galaxy A17
Design
Weight
155 g (5.47 ounces)
192 g (6.77 ounces)
Thickness
8 mm (0.31 inches)
7.5 mm (0.3 inches)
Width
68.1 mm (2.68 inches)
77.9 mm (3.07 inches)
Height
148.9 mm (5.86 inches)
164.4 mm (6.47 inches)
Is weather-sealed (splashproof)
✔
-
Ingress Protection (IP) rating
IP68
IP54
Waterproof depth rating
1.5 m
-
Volume
81.12 cm³
96.05 cm³
Is dustproof and water-resistant
✔
-
Color options
Midnight Black, Orchid Gray, Arctic Silver, Coral Blue, Maple Gold, Rose Pink, Burgundy Red
Black, Gray, Blue
Water resistance
-
Water resistant
Display
Screen size
5.8"
6.7"
Display type
OLED/AMOLED
OLED/AMOLED
Pixel density
568 ppi
385 ppi
Resolution
1440 x 2960 px
1080 x 2340 px
Refresh rate
60Hz
90Hz
Brightness (typical)
-
800 nits
Has branded damage-resistant glass
✔
✔
Gorilla Glass version
Gorilla Glass 5
Gorilla Glass Victus
Always-On Display
✔
✔
Has a curved display
✔
-
Has a touch screen
✔
✔
Performance
Internal storage
64GB
128GB, 256GB
RAM
4GB
4GB, 6GB, 8GB
Android version
Android 9 Pie
Android 15
CPU speed
4 x 2.3 GHz & 4 x 1.7 GHz
2 x 2.4 GHz & 6 x 2 GHz
GPU clock speed
546 MHz
800 MHz
Has integrated LTE
✔
✔
RAM speed
1866 MHz
-
Semiconductor size
10 nm
-
Supports 64-bit
✔
-
DirectX version
DirectX 11
-
Has integrated graphics
✔
-
Uses big.LITTLE technology
✔
-
CPU threads
8 threads
-
Uses HMP
✔
-
Has TrustZone
✔
-
Maximum memory bandwidth
29.8 GB/s
51.2 GB/s
EMMC version
5.1
-
Maximum memory amount
4GB
-
Bits executed at a time
128
-
VFP version
4
-
Release date
2017
2025
Has NX bit
✔
-
Has an external memory slot
✔
✔
GPU turbo
900 MHz
950 MHz
Maximum amount of external memory supported
256GB
-
Cameras
Main camera
12 MP
50 MP & 5 MP & 2 MP
Front camera
8MP
13MP
Has built-in optical image stabilization
✔
✔
Video recording (main camera)
2160 x 30 fps
1080 x 30 fps
Wide aperture (main camera)
f/1.7
f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4
Has a BSI sensor
✔
-
Has continuous autofocus when recording movies
✔
✔
Has phase-detection autofocus for photos
✔
✔
Supports slow-motion video recording
✔
✔
Has a built-in HDR mode
✔
✔
Has a flash
✔
✔
Has manual exposure
✔
✔
Has a dual-lens (or multi-lens) main camera
-
✔
Optical zoom
0x
0x
Number of flash LEDs
1
1
Has a CMOS sensor
✔
✔
Has manual ISO
✔
✔
Has a serial shot mode
✔
✔
Has manual focus
✔
✔
Has a front camera
✔
✔
Has manual white balance
✔
✔
Shoots raw
✔
-
Has touch autofocus
✔
✔
Has manual shutter speed
✔
-
Can create panoramas in-camera
-
✔
Wide aperture (front camera)
f/1.7
f/2.0
Has timelapse function
✔
✔
Sensor size
5.76 x 4.29 mm
-
Pixel size (main camera)
1.4 µm
-
Operating system
Has clipboard warnings
-
✔
Has location privacy options
-
✔
Has camera/microphone privacy options
-
✔
Has theme customization
✔
✔
Can play games while they download
-
✔
Has dark mode
✔
✔
Has battery health check
-
✔
Has an extra dim mode
-
✔
Has dynamic theming
-
✔
Can offload apps
-
✔
Has customizable notifications
-
✔
Supports split screen
-
✔
Can be used as a PC
✔
-
Has sharing intents
-
✔
Has a child lock
-
✔
Supports widgets
-
✔
Is free and open source
-
✔
Tracks the current position of a mobile device
-
✔
Is a multi-user system
-
✔
Can block app tracking
-
✔
Has on-device machine learning
-
✔
Has Live Text
-
✔
Has offline voice recognition
-
✔
Has voice commands
-
✔
Has notification permissions
-
✔
Has media picker
-
✔
Has full-page screenshots
-
✔
Has PiP
-
✔
Battery
Battery power
3000 mAh
5000 mAh
Has wireless charging
✔
-
Supports fast charging
✔
✔
Charging speed
15W
25W
Has a battery level indicator
✔
✔
Has a rechargeable battery
✔
✔
Battery life
22 hours
-
Audio
Has aptX
✔
-
Number of microphones
2
-
Has a socket for a 3.5 mm audio jack
✔
-
Features
Has 5G support
-
✔
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Download speed
1000 MBits/s
2550 MBits/s
Upload speed
150 MBits/s
1280 MBits/s
Has USB Type-C
✔
✔
USB version
3.1
2
Has NFC
✔
✔
SIM cards
1 SIM
2 SIM
Has a fingerprint scanner
✔
✔
Bluetooth version
5
5.3
Has a gyroscope
✔
✔
Has GPS
✔
✔
Has a compass
✔
✔
Supports Wi-Fi
✔
✔
Has a cellular module
✔
✔
Has a barometer
✔
-
Supports Galileo
✔
✔
Has an accelerometer
✔
✔
Supports ant+
✔
-
Has an iris scanner
✔
-
Is DLNA-certified
✔
-
Has a heart rate monitor
✔
-
Disclaimer! NFC, GSM network support, and some other specs can be different depending on the country.
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