Samsung Galaxy A17 4G
#1502
Tecno Phantom X
#2036Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy A17 4G
Tecno Phantom X
Performance
82.383.9
Camera
89.286.3
Display
87.987.8
Battery
85.577.5
Build
83.674.6
Overall
85.782.0
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy A17 4G features a robust build with Gorilla Glass Victus+ on the front, while the Tecno Phantom X has Gorilla Glass 5 on both the front and back, making it slightly heavier.
- Both devices sport a 6.7-inch Super AMOLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate and identical resolutions.
- In terms of performance, the Galaxy A17 is powered by the more efficient Mediatek Helio G99 chipset, compared to the Helio G95 in the Phantom X, although both offer similar RAM options.
- Camera-wise, the A17 has optical image stabilization (OIS) on its main sensor, while the Phantom X supports 4K video recording but lacks OIS.
- The A17 has a larger 5000mAh battery with 25W charging, whereas the Phantom X has a 4700mAh battery and faster 33W charging.
- Software experience differs significantly, with the A17 running Android 15 with up to six major updates, while the Phantom X operates on Android 11 with limited updates.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy A17 4G
Tecno Phantom X
General
Release Date
2025, September 18
2021, June 24
Announced
2025, September 18
2021, June 24
Description
Not to be confused withSamsung Galaxy A17 5G
N/A
Display
Size
6.7"
6.7"
Type
Super AMOLED, 90Hz
Super AMOLED, 90Hz
Resolution
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~385 ppi density)
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~385 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
90Hz
90Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+, Mohs level 5
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek Helio G99 (6 nm)
Mediatek MT6785V/CD Helio G95 (12 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (2x2.05 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Mali-G57 MC2
Mali-G76 MC4
Memory
128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 4GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
256GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
50 MP
50 MP
Main Camera Details
50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, AF, OIS5 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide), 1/5.0", 1.12µm2 MP (macro)
50 MP, f/1.9, (wide), 1/1.3", 1.2µm, dual pixel PDAF13 MP, f/2.4, 50mm (telephoto), PDAF, 2x optical zoom8 MP, f/2.3, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm, AF
Front Camera
13 MP
N/A
Front Camera Details
13 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✓
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
4700 mAh
Battery Details
5000 mAh
4700 mAh
Charging Details
25W wired
33W wired, 70% in 30 min
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
164.4 x 77.9 x 7.5 mm (6.47 x 3.07 x 0.30 in)
163.5 x 73.8 x 8.7 mm (6.44 x 2.91 x 0.34 in)
Weight
190 g
201 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus+), plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, glass back (Gorilla Glass 5)
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Gray, Light blue
Starry Night Blue, Monet Summer
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
· Nano-SIM· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.3, A2DP, LE
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✗
USB
USB Type-C 2.0
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS
GPS
Software
Operating System
Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7
Android 11, HIOS 7.6
OS Version
Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7
Android 11, HIOS 7.6
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compass
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
No
Yes