Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) vs Samsung Galaxy S21 FE (Snapdragon + 8GB RAM + 1…
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Overview
| Specs Score | 81 / 100 | 84 / 100 Better Specs |
| Storage | 256 GB More Storage | 128 GB |
| CPU Clock Speed | 2.4 GHz | 2.84 GHz Faster Clock Speed |
| Rear Camera | 50 MP + 5 MP + 2 MP Triple Better Camera Resolution | 12 MP + 12 MP + 8 MP Triple |
| Front Camera | 13 MP | 32 MP Better Front Camera Resolution |
| Weight | 192 g | 177 g Lighter |
| Thickness | 7.5 mm Slimmer | 7.9 mm |
| Battery | 5000 mAh Bigger Battery | 4500 mAh |
| Unique Features | No No Memory Card Support No No | FM Radio Water Resistant No Wireless Charging Reverse Charging |
General
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | SM-A176B, SM-A176B/DS | Galaxy S21 FE 5G |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| OS Updates | 6 years | |
| Security Updates | 6 years | |
| Release Date | August 29th, 2025 | july 10, 2023 |
Design
| Dimensions | 77.9 x 164.4 x 7.5 mm | 74.5 x 155.7 x 7.9 mm |
| Weight | 192 g | 177 g |
| Colors | Black, Gray, Blue | Navy, Olive, Graphite, Lavender, White |
Display
| Type | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) | Color Dynamic AMOLED 2X (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.7 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 90 Hz | 6.4 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 385 PPI | ~ 411 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 86% | ~ 85.3% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus | |
| Brightness | 800nits | |
| Features | Intelligent Eye Comfort Shield, Smooth Scrolling | |
| Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch | Yes, Punch Hole |
Memory
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 2 TB | No |
Connectivity
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | 5G* FDD Sub6: N1(2100), N3(1800), N5(850), N7(2600), N8(900), N26(850), N28(700), N66(AWS-3), 5G* TDD Sub6: N40(2300), N41(2500), N77(3700), N78(3500) | FDD Sub6: N1(2100), N3(1800), N5(850), N7(2600), N8(900), N20(800), N28(700), N66(AWS-3), TDD Sub6: N38(2600), N40(2300), N41(2500), N78(3500) |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac 2.4GHz+5GHz, VHT80 | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax 2.4G+5GHz |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3 | Yes, v5.0, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v3.2 |
| USB Features | USB Charging | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
Extra
| GPS | GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS | Yes, with GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Barometer |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| AI Features | Gemini Live, Circle to Search | |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP54 | IP68 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
Camera
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 5 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) | 12 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 8 MP ƒ/2.4 (Telephoto) 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) |
| OIS | Yes | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Food, Hyperlapse, Macro, Night, Panorama, Photo, Portrait, Pro, Slow Motion, Video | Auto-HDR, Panorama |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p, 720p |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 13 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) | 32 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K, 1080p |
Technical
| OS | Android v15 | Android v13 |
| Custom UI | OneUI 7 | |
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 1330 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 |
| CPU | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.84 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A5 | 1x2.84 GHz Kryo 680 (Cortex X1) + 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 680 (Cortex A78) + 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 680 (Cortex A55) |
| GPU | Mali-G68 MP2 | Adreno 660 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
Multimedia
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA | Yes |
| Video | MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM | Yes |
| FM Radio | No | Yes |
| Audio Jack Type | USB Type-C | |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh | 4500 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 25W Fast Charging | Yes, 25W Fast Charging |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 15W | |
| Reverse Charging | Yes |
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