Samsung Galaxy A55 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A17

Compare Samsung Galaxy A55 5G and Samsung Galaxy A17 side by side, including display, battery, camera, chipset, and other key specifications.

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Samsung Galaxy A55 5G

One UI 6.1

Starting priceRs. 139,999

Memory8GB / 256GB

Battery5000 mAh (typ)

Samsung Galaxy A17

One UI 7

Starting priceRs. 51,500

Memory6GB / 128GB

Battery5000 mAh

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Samsung Galaxy A55 5G and Samsung Galaxy A17 lead in different areas, so the better choice depends on what matters to you.

Based on listed specifications

Lower starting priceSamsung Galaxy A17Rs. 88,499 less

Benchmark performanceSamsung Galaxy A55 5G100807200% higher listed benchmark score

Lighter bodySamsung Galaxy A1723 g lighter

Mobile networkSamsung Galaxy A55 5GIncludes listed 5G support

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Specification	Samsung Galaxy A55 5G	Samsung Galaxy A17
Variants & Pricing
All Variants	PK: 8GB / 256GB, Rs. 139,999, PTA: Yes, Card slot: Yes, Availability: Yes, Colors: Iceblue, Lilac, Navy, Lemon	PK: 6GB / 128GB, Rs. 51,500, PTA: Yes, Card slot: Yes, Availability: Yes, Colors: Light Blue , Black , Gray \| PK: 6GB / 256GB, Rs. 74,999, PTA: Yes, Card slot: Yes, Availability: Yes, Colors: Light Blue , Black , Gray
Price	Rs. 139,999	Rs. 51,500
PTA Approved	Yes	Yes
RAM	8GB	6GB
Storage	256GB	128GB
Card Slot	Yes	Yes
Colors	Iceblue, Lilac, Navy, Lemon	Light Blue , Black , Gray
Availability	Yes	Yes
Currency	PKR	PKR
Basic
Launch Date	2024-03-11	2025-08-27
Security Updates Until	N/A	2031-09-30
Upcoming Device	No	No
Status	Available	Available
Manufacturer	Samsung	Samsung
Warranty	1 Year Warranty	1 Year Warranty
Official Website	https://www.samsung.com/pk/	https://www.samsung.com/pk/
OS	One UI 6.1	One UI 7
Android Version	Android 14	Android 15
Performance
Chipset	Exynos 1480 (4 nm)	Mediatek Helio G99
CPU	Octa-core (2×2.75 GHz + 6×2.0 GHz)	Octa-core (2.2GHz + 2.0GHz)
GPU	Xclipse 530	Mali-G57 MC2
Benchmark	AnTuTu	AnTuTu
Benchmark Score	1008072	0
Benchmark Remarks	Octa-core processor with 120Hz AMOLED display and 5G support	Mid-range Samsung device with AMOLED display, OIS camera and long-term security updates till 2031
Display
Size	6.6 inches	6.7 inches
Type	Super AMOLED	Super AMOLED
Resolution	1080 x 2340 pixels (FHD+)	1080 x 2340 pixels (FHD+)
PPI Density	390 ppi	385 ppi
Refresh Rate	120Hz	N/A
Body
Dimensions	161.1 x 77.4 x 8.2 mm	164.4 x 77.9 x 7.5 mm
Weight	213 g	190 g
SIM	Nano-SIM + eSIM (Hybrid SIM slot)	Dual Nano-SIM
IP Rating	N/A	N/A
Battery
Battery	5000 mAh (typ)	5000 mAh
Charging	25W wired	25W wired
Camera
Back Camera	50 MP (wide, f/1.8, OIS) + 12 MP (ultrawide, f/2.2) + 5 MP (macro, f/2.4)	50 MP, f/1.8 (wide, OIS) + 5 MP, f/2.2 + 2 MP, f/2.4
Front Camera	32 MP, f/2.2	13 MP, f/2.0
Back Camera Count	3	3
Front Camera Count	1	1
Back Video	4K@30fps	1080p@30fps
Front Video	4K@30fps	1080p@30fps
Back Flash	Yes	Yes
Front Flash	No	No
Camera Features	OIS, Auto Focus, HDR, Panorama, Slow motion (240fps)	Auto Focus, OIS, HDR, Panorama, Slow motion (120fps)
Zoom	Up to 10x digital zoom	Up to 10x digital zoom
Connectivity
Network	2G / 3G / 4G / 5G	2G / 3G / 4G / LTE
SIM Type	Nano-SIM + eSIM (Hybrid SIM slot)	Dual Nano-SIM (Hybrid slot)
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax (2.4GHz & 5GHz)	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4GHz, 5GHz)
Bluetooth	Bluetooth 5.3	Bluetooth 5.3
GPS	GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS	GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS
NFC	Yes	Yes
Infrared	No	No
Radio	No	No
USB	USB Type-C (USB 2.0)	USB Type-C (USB 2.0)
Sensors
Fingerprint	Fingerprint sensor	Fingerprint sensor
Others	Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Geomagnetic, Hall sensor, Light, Virtual proximity sensing	Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Geomagnetic, Light, Virtual proximity sensing