Samsung Galaxy A A17 5G Black 128GB
Samsung
69 Overall Score
vs
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max Desert Titanium 256GB
Apple
87 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Samsung Galaxy A A17 5G Black 128GB
88 out of 100 low confidence 6 reviews
Users are generally very satisfied with this phone, praising its smooth performance, expandable storage, and value for money. Several open-box purchases arrived in new condition, which was a pleasant surprise. Some minor issues were noted with app migration and setup, but these were not seen as faults of the phone itself. Overall, it's recommended as a great budget-friendly option for basic needs.
Pros
- Smooth performance
- Expandable storage
- Great value for money
- Open-box items in new condition
- Good camera quality
Cons
- App migration can be troublesome
- Setup may be challenging for non-tech-savvy
- Long-term performance uncertain
Performance 3
Value for money 3
Open box condition 2
Expandable storage 1
Camera quality 1
App migration 1
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max Desert Titanium 256GB
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Gaming
Flagship
Photography
Foldable
Budget
Battery Life
Rugged
Business
Compact
Specifications
| Samsung Galaxy A A17 5G | Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Screen Size | 6.7 | 6.9 |
| Display Type | Super AMOLED★ | Super Retina XDR |
| Resolution | 2340 x 1080 | 2868 x 1320 |
| Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz★ |
| Brightness | 800 nits | 1600 nits★ |
| HDR | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Performance | ||
| Processor | Exynos 1330 | Apple A18 Pro |
| Processor Model | Exynos 1330 | Apple A18 Pro |
| CPU Cores | 8★ | 6 |
| CPU Speed | 2.40 | 4.05★ |
| RAM | 4 GB | 8 GB★ |
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB★ |
| Expandable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Camera | ||
| Main Camera | 50 MP★ | 48 MP |
| Camera Count | 3 | 3 |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 48 MP★ |
| Telephoto | 2 MP | 12 MP★ |
| Front Camera | 13 MP★ | 12 MP |
| Optical Zoom | 10x★ | 5x |
| Video | UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) | @30fps | 4K@120fps |
| OIS | ✓ | ✓ |
| Battery & Charging | ||
| Battery | 5,000 mAh★ | 4,685 mAh |
| Wired Charging | 25W | 30W★ |
| Wireless Charging | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Fast Charging | Adaptive Fast Charging | MagSafe |
| Connector | USB-C | USB-C |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| NFC | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C |
| SIM | eSIM, Nano SIM | eSIM |
| eSIM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Design & Build | ||
| Water Resistance | IP54 | IP68★ |
| Form Factor | bar | bar |
| Weight | 0.19 kg★ | 0.23 kg |
| Fingerprint | side-mounted | — |
| Face Recognition | ✗ | ✓★ |
| OS | Android | iOS |
| Headphone Jack | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Stereo Speakers | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Samsung Galaxy A A17 5G Black 128GB
- Strong feature (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong camera (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong social proof (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (81st percentile)81st %ile
Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max Desert Titanium 256GB
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong build (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong display (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average affordability (20th percentile)20th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
Scores 87 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 13 of 41 specs.