Google Pixel 6A vs Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
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Beebom Score
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Beebom Score
Key Specifications
| Processor | Google Tensor | Samsung Exynos 1330 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.1", OLED, 60Hz | 6.7", AMOLED, 90Hz | ||
| Camera | 12MP+12MP/8MP (Front) | 50MP+5MP+2MP/13MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 4410mAh, 18W | 5000mAh, 25W | ||
| RAM | 6GB | 6GB | ||
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB | ||
| Processor | Google Tensor | Samsung Exynos 1330 | ||
| Display | 6.1", OLED, 60Hz | 6.7", AMOLED, 90Hz | ||
| Camera | 12MP+12MP/8MP (Front) | 50MP+5MP+2MP/13MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 4410mAh, 18W | 5000mAh, 25W | ||
| RAM | 6GB | 6GB | ||
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Display and Multimedia | Battery, Performance, Gaming, Software, Design, Build Quality and Main Camera | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended For | Display and Multimedia | Battery, Performance, Gaming, Software, Design, Build Quality and Main Camera |
General
| Colors | Chalk, Charcoal, Sage | Blue, Black, Grey | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | July 21, 2022 | August 29, 2025 | ||
| Availability | July 28, 2022 | August 29, 2025 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹43,999 | ₹18,999 | ||
| Colors | Chalk, Charcoal, Sage | Blue, Black, Grey | ||
| Launch | July 21, 2022 | August 29, 2025 | ||
| Availability | July 28, 2022 | August 29, 2025 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹43,999 | ₹18,999 |
Display
Winner:Google Pixel 6A
| Type | OLED | AMOLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 90 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR | SDR | ||
| Size | 6.1 inches | 6.7 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1080 pixels | 1080 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2400 pixels | 2340 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 429 ppi | 385 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 1100 nits | |||
| Type | OLED | AMOLED | ||
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 90 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR | SDR | ||
| Size | 6.1 inches | 6.7 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1080 pixels | 1080 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2400 pixels | 2340 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 429 ppi | 385 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 1100 nits |
Body
Winner:Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
| Weight | 178 grams | 192 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Gorilla Glass 3 | Gorilla Glass Victus | ||
| Back | Plastic | Glass | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Plastic Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Gorilla Glass 3 | |||
| Port | USB Type-C 3.1 | USB Type-C 2.0 | ||
| IP rating | IP67 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP54 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Mono Speaker | ||
| Weight | 178 grams | 192 grams | ||
| Front | Gorilla Glass 3 | Gorilla Glass Victus | ||
| Back | Plastic | Glass | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Plastic Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Gorilla Glass 3 | |||
| Port | USB Type-C 3.1 | USB Type-C 2.0 | ||
| IP rating | IP67 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP54 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Mono Speaker |
Processor
Winner:Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
| Chipset Brand | Samsung | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Tensor | Exynos 1330 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Mali-G78 MP20 | Mali-G68 MP2 | ||
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 3 year(s) | 6 year(s) | ||
| Software Skin | One UI | |||
| Chipset Brand | Samsung | |||
| Chipset Name | Tensor | Exynos 1330 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Mali-G78 MP20 | Mali-G68 MP2 | ||
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 3 year(s) | 6 year(s) | ||
| Software Skin | One UI |
Main Camera
Winner:Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
| Camera Resolution | 12 MP | 50 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 12 MP | 5 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Ultra-wide | Ultra-wide | ||
| Features | Auto-HDR, Dual LED Flash, Panorama, Pixel Shift | HDR, LED Fash, Panorama | ||
| Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | OIS | ||
| Video | OIS | gyro-EIS | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 2 MP | |||
| Camera 3 Type | Macro | |||
| Camera Resolution | 12 MP | 50 MP | ||
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 12 MP | 5 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Ultra-wide | Ultra-wide | ||
| Features | Auto-HDR, Dual LED Flash, Panorama, Pixel Shift | HDR, LED Fash, Panorama | ||
| Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | OIS | ||
| Video | OIS | gyro-EIS | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 2 MP | |||
| Camera 3 Type | Macro |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
| Front Camera Resolution | 8 MP | 13 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Features | HDR, Panorama | Face Unlock | ||
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080@30fps | ||
| Front Camera Type | Wide | |||
| Front Camera Resolution | 8 MP | 13 MP | ||
| Features | HDR, Panorama | Face Unlock | ||
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080@30fps | ||
| Front Camera Type | Wide |
Battery
Winner:Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
| Capacity | 4410 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | |||
| Wireless Charging | ||||
| Charging Speed | 18 W | 25 W | ||
| Capacity | 4410 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | |||
| Wireless Charging | ||||
| Charging Speed | 18 W | 25 W |
Memory
Winner:Tie
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 6 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR5 | ||
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB | ||
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 6 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR5 |
Network
| Sim Slot | Nano-SIM and eSIM | Dual nano-SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G | 5G, GSM, LTE, UMTS | ||
| Sim Slot | Nano-SIM and eSIM | Dual nano-SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
| Network | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G | 5G, GSM, LTE, UMTS |
Connectivity
Winner:Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 6E 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | Wi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3 | ||
| Positioning | GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS | ||
| NFC | Supported | Supported | ||
| Radio | - | - | ||
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 6E 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | Wi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3 | ||
| Positioning | GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS | ||
| NFC | Supported | Supported | ||
| Radio | - | - |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Optical (under display) | Side Mounted | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AI Features | AI Assistant, Google Gemini | |||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Virtual Proximity Sensor | ||
| Fingerprint Scanner | Optical (under display) | Side Mounted | ||
| AI Features | AI Assistant, Google Gemini | |||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Virtual Proximity Sensor |
