Home Phone comparison Samsung Galaxy A12 and Samsung Galaxy A17 4G - Which is better?

Samsung Galaxy A12 vs Samsung Galaxy A17 4G

41 out 100
Samsung Galaxy A12
VS
56 out 100
Samsung Galaxy A17 4G
Samsung Galaxy A12
Samsung Galaxy A17 4G

Compared 2 smartphones : Samsung Galaxy A12 Manufactured in December, 2020, with display 6.5 with chipsetMediaTek Helio P35, vs Samsung Galaxy A17 4G, Manufactured in September, 2025with chipsetMediaTek Helio G99. Below are specs, tests, pros and cons for each device

  1. Differences
  2. Review
  3. Specs
  4. Benchmarks
  5. Battery Life
  6. Cameras
  7. Comments (0)

Key Differences

Device key advantages
Reasons to choose Samsung Galaxy A12
    Reasons to choose Samsung Galaxy A17 4G
    • Larger display: 6.7in
    • Higher pixel density: 385ppi
    • Higher refresh rate: 90Hz
    • Lighter design: 190g vs 205g
    • Newer Bluetooth version: 5.3 vs 5

    Versions

    Available versions and configurations
    Memory Options - 2/32 GB
    - 3/32 GB
    - 3/128 GB
    - 4/64 GB
    - 4/128 GB
    - 6/128 GB    		 - 4/128 GB
    - 8/256 GB

    Review

    Key Specs Samsung Galaxy A12 and Samsung Galaxy A17 4G
    Display
    Color accuracy, sharpness & brightness
    Camera
    Main & front camera tests
    Performance
    App & system performance
    Games
    3D gaming performance
    Battery
    Battery life, charging speed & type
    Connectivity
    Connectivity features
    NanoReview Score
    Overall score by NanoReview
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    Function
    Importance (Weight)
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    Camera:
    Performance:
    Gaming:
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    Tests & specs

    Specs & test comparison
    Smartphones:
    Samsung Galaxy A12
    vs
    Samsung Galaxy A17 4G

    Display

    Display quality comparison
    Type PLS TFT Super AMOLED
    Size 6.5 in 6.7 in
    Resolution 720x1600 pixels 1080x2340 pixels
    Aspect ratio 20:9 19.5:9
    Pixel density 270 ppi 385 ppi
    Refresh rate 60 Hz 90 Hz
    Adaptive refresh rate No No
    Max brightness 450 nits 800 nits
    HDR support No No
    Screen-to-body ratio 82.1 % 86 %
    Features n/a DCI-P3
    Display test
    Peak brightness (auto)
    Samsung Galaxy A12
    470 nits
    Samsung Galaxy A17 4G
    n/a
    sRGB gamut96.3 %n/a
    PWM (Flicker)337 Hzn/a
    Response time52 msn/a
    Contrast864:1n/a
    Sources: NotebookCheck [Samsung Galaxy A12]

    Design & Build

    Design and ergonomics comparison
    Height 164 mm (6.46 in) 164.4 mm (6.47 in)
    Width 75.8 mm (2.98 in) 77.9 mm (3.07 in)
    Thickness 8.9 mm (0.35 in) 7.5 mm (0.3 in)
    Weight 205 g (7.23 oz) 190 g (6.7 oz)
    Water resistance No IP54
    Back panel Plastic Plastic
    Frame Plastic Plastic
    Colors - White
    - Black
    - Blue
    - Red    		 - Black
    - Gray
    - Blue
    Fingerprint sensor Yes In-Button Yes, In-Button
    Screen-to-body ratio
    Samsung Galaxy A12
    82.1 %
    Samsung Galaxy A17 4G
    86 %

    Performance

    Testing Samsung Galaxy A12 and Samsung Galaxy A17 4G In benchmarks
    Processor
    Chipset MediaTek Helio P35 MediaTek Helio G99
    Max Frequency 2300 MHz 2200 MHz
    CPU Cores 8 (4 + 4) 8 (2 + 6)
    Architecture - 4/1.8 (Cortex-A53)
    - 4/2.3 (Cortex-A53)    		 - 6/2 (Cortex-A55)
    - 2/2.2 (Cortex-A76)
    Process TSMC TSMC
    Transistor Size 12 nm 6 nm
    Neural Processor No Yes
    Graphics PowerVR GE8320 Mali-G57 MP2
    GPU Cores 32 64
    GPU Frequency 680 MHz 1000 MHz
    FLOPS 43.5 GFLOPS 128 GFLOPS
    GeekBench v6
    Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)
    Samsung Galaxy A12
    480
    Samsung Galaxy A17 4G
    729
    Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)
    Samsung Galaxy A12
    1522
    Samsung Galaxy A17 4G
    2009
    Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)480729
    Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)15222009
    Geekbench Compute (GPU)n/a1257
    Sources: Geekbench v6 [Samsung Galaxy A17 4G]
    AnTuTu 10
    AnTuTu 10
    Samsung Galaxy A12
    147439
    Samsung Galaxy A17 4G
    n/a
    CPU52120n/a
    GPU18126n/a
    Memory39276n/a
    UX37917n/a
    NanoReview Score147439n/a

    Memory

    RAM
    RAM Size - 3 GB
    - 4 GB
    - 6 GB    		 4 GB
    Memory Type LPDDR4 LPDDR4X
    Memory Frequency 1866 MHz 2133 MHz
    Channels 2 2
    Storage
    Storage Capacity- 32 GB
    - 64 GB
    - 128 GB    		128 GB
    Storage TypeeMMC 5.1n/a
    Memory CardMicroSDMicroSD

    Software

    OS Android 10.0 (Upgradeable to Android 13) Android 15
    OS Size 13 GB 22.2 GB
    UI Skin One UI Core 5.1 One UI 7.0

    Battery

    Volume 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
    Max Charging Power 15 W 25 W
    Battery Type Li-Po Li-ion
    Removable No No
    Wireless Charging No No
    Reverse Charging No No
    Fast Charging Yes (20% in 30 min) Yes (44% in 30 min)
    Full Charge Time 3:03 h 1:28 h
    Battery Life Test
    Battery Life
    Samsung Galaxy A12
    26:02
    Samsung Galaxy A17 4G
    n/a
    Web Browsing11:00 hn/a
    Video Playback13:25 hn/a
    Games06:03 hn/a
    Standby Mode133 hn/a

    Main camera

    Matrix 48 MP 50 MP
    Photo resolution 8000x6000 pixels 8160x6120 pixels
    Zoom Digital Digital
    Flash LED LED
    Stabilization Digital No
    8K Recording No No
    4K Recording No No
    1080p Recording Yes (Up to 30 fps) Yes (Up to 30 fps)
    Slow Motion No 120 fps (720p)
    Wide-angle lens 123 ° n/a
    Lenses count Standard: 48 MP
    Ultra-wide: 5 MP
    Macro: 2 MP
    Depth: 2 MP    		 Standard: 50 MP
    Ultra-wide: 5 MP
    Macro: 2 MP
    Features - Bokeh effect
    - Pro mode    		 - Bokeh effect
    - Pro mode
    Main lens
    Matrix48 MP50 MP
    Aperturef/2.0f/1.8
    Focal length26 mm64 mm
    SensorSamsung S5KGM2n/a
    Sensor size1/21/2.76
    Pixel size0.8 μmn/a
    AutofocusPhase autofocusPhase autofocus
    StabilizationDigitalNo
    Ultra-wide lens
    Matrix5 MP5 MP
    Aperturef/2.2f/2.2
    Sensor sizen/a1/5
    Pixel sizen/a1.12 μm
    StabilizationDigitalNo
    Main camera DxOMark results
    Photo quality
    Samsung Galaxy A12
    96
    Samsung Galaxy A17 4G
    n/a
    Video quality
    Samsung Galaxy A12
    80
    Samsung Galaxy A17 4G
    n/a
    Overall camera score
    Samsung Galaxy A12
    90
    Samsung Galaxy A17 4G
    n/a
    Sources: DxOMark [Samsung Galaxy A12]

    Front camera

    Matrix 8 MP 13 MP
    Photo resolution 3264x2448 pixels 4160x3120 pixels
    Aperture f/2.0 f/2.0
    Focal length n/a 26 mm
    Sensor CMOS n/a
    Sensor size n/a 1/3.1
    Pixel size n/a 1.12 μm
    Autofocus No No
    Stabilization Digital No
    Video resolution 1080p (Full HD) at 30 fps 1080p (Full HD) at 30 fps
    TOF 3D sensor No No

    Connectivity

    Wi-Fi version Wi-Fi 4 (802.11 a/b/g/n) Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac)
    Wi-Fi features - Dual Band
    - Wi-Fi Direct
    - Wi-Fi Hotspot    		 - Dual Band
    - Wi-Fi Direct
    - Wi-Fi Hotspot
    - Wi-Fi Display
    Bluetooth version 5 5.3
    Bluetooth features PBAP/PAB, PAN, OPP, MAP, HSP, HID, HFP, DIP, AVRCP, A2DP LE
    USB type USB Type-C USB Type-C
    USB version 2 2
    USB features - Charging
    - USB Storage Mode
    - OTG    		 - Charging
    - USB Storage Mode
    - OTG
    DisplayPort n/a No
    GPS - GPS
    - GLONASS
    - Beidou
    - Galileo    		 - GPS
    - GLONASS
    - Beidou
    - Galileo
    - QZSS
    NFC* Yes Varies by region
    Infrared Port No No
    Connectivity
    SIM Count*22
    SIM TypeNanoNano
    SIM ModeDual SIM StandbyDual SIM Standby
    eSIM Support *NoNo
    Hybrid SlotNoNo
    2G BandsGSM850, GSM900, DCS1800, PCS1900GSM850, GSM900, DCS1800, PCS1900
    3G BandsUMTS B1 (2100), B5(850), B8 (900)UMTS B1(2100), B2(1900), B4(AWS), B5(850), B8(900)
    LTE Bands*LTE (B1/B3/B5/B7/B8/B20/B28/B38/B40/B41)LTE (B1/B2/B3/B4/B5/B7/B8/B12/B13/B17/B26/B28/B38/B40/B41/B66)
    LTE category7n/a
    5G SupportNoNo

    Sound

    Speakers Mono n/a
    3.5 mm Jack Yes No
    FM Radio Yes Yes
    Dolby Atmos Yes Yes
    Speaker Test
    Max Volume
    Samsung Galaxy A12
    80.9 dB
    Samsung Galaxy A17 4G
    n/a

    Other

    Class Budget Budget
    Announced November, 2020 yr September, 2025 yr
    Release Date December, 2020 yr September, 2025 yr
    Launch Price ($) 180 n/a
    MSRP ($) n/a 169
    Sensors - Proximity Sensor
    - Accelerometer
    - Ambient Light Sensor
    - Fingerprint sensor    		 - Proximity Sensor
    - Accelerometer
    - Ambient Light Sensor
    - Compass
    - Fingerprint sensor
    Charger Included n/a No
    * Attention! Config, frequencies, NFC, and other specs may vary by region.

    Results

    After analyzing the data, we consider Samsung Galaxy A17 4G the clear winner in this comparison.

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