Samsung Galaxy A A17 5G Black 128GB
Samsung
69 Overall Score
vs
Google Pixel 9a Obsidian 128GB
Google
79 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
Google Pixel 9a Obsidian 128GB
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Budget
Gaming
Foldable
Battery Life
Flagship
Rugged
Compact
Business
Photography
Specifications
| Samsung Galaxy A A17 5G | Google Pixel 9a | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Screen Size | 6.7 | 6.3 |
| Display Type | Super AMOLED★ | OLED |
| Resolution | 2340 x 1080 | 1080 x 2424 |
| Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz★ |
| Brightness | 800 nits | 2700 nits★ |
| HDR | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Performance | ||
| Processor | Exynos 1330 | 3.1 GHz |
| Processor Model | Exynos 1330 | Google Tensor G4 |
| CPU Cores | 8 | 8 |
| CPU Speed | 2.40 | 3.10★ |
| RAM | 4 GB | 8 GB★ |
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | — | UFS 3.1★ |
| Expandable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Camera | ||
| Main Camera | 50 MP★ | 48 MP |
| Camera Count | 3★ | 2 |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 13 MP★ |
| Telephoto | 2 MP★ | — |
| Front Camera | 13 MP | 13 MP |
| Optical Zoom | 10x★ | 2x |
| Video | UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) | @30fps | 4K |
| OIS | ✓ | ✓ |
| Battery & Charging | ||
| Battery | 5,000 mAh | 5,100 mAh★ |
| Wired Charging | 25W★ | 23W |
| Wireless Charging | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Fast Charging | Adaptive Fast Charging | Power Delivery |
| Connector | USB-C | USB-C |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| NFC | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C |
| SIM | eSIM, Nano SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM |
| eSIM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Design & Build | ||
| Water Resistance | IP54 | IP68★ |
| Form Factor | bar | bar |
| Weight | 0.19 kg | 0.19 kg★ |
| Fingerprint | side-mounted | in-display |
| Face Recognition | ✗ | ✓★ |
| OS | Android | Android |
| 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
Google Pixel 9a Obsidian 128GB
- Strong connectivity (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong social proof (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong build (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong display (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
Pricing
Samsung Galaxy A A17 5G Black 128GB0.328score per dollar
vs
Google Pixel 9a Obsidian 128GB0.140score per dollar
Samsung Galaxy A A17 5G Black 128GB offers 2.3x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Google Pixel 9a
Scores 79 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 13 of 42 specs.
