Samsung Galaxy A17 4G
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Tecno Spark 30
#1036Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy A17 4G
Tecno Spark 30
Performance
84.379.7
Camera
47.447.9
Display
81.678.9
Battery
33.733.7
Build
73.672.9
Connectivity
64.761.2
Audio
8.987.6
Overall
61.664.0
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy A17 4G features a Super AMOLED display at 6.7 inches with a resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels, while the Tecno Spark 30 has a slightly larger 6.78-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 2460 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Galaxy A17 is powered by the more efficient Mediatek Helio G99 chipset, compared to the Helio G91 in the Spark 30.
- The A17's camera system includes a 50 MP main sensor with OIS, whereas the Spark 30 offers a higher 64 MP sensor but lacks OIS.
- Both devices have a 5000 mAh battery, but the A17 supports faster 25W charging compared to the Spark 30's 18W.
- Software-wise, the Galaxy A17 runs on Android 15 with One UI 7, providing a more updated experience than the Spark 30's Android 14 with HIOS 14, while the A17 lacks a headphone jack, which the Spark 30 includes.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy A17 4G
Tecno Spark 30
General
Release Date
2025, September 18
2024, September 21
Announced
2025, September 18
2024, September 21
Description
Not to be confused withSamsung Galaxy A17 5G
N/A
Display
Size
6.7"
6.78"
Type
Super AMOLED, 90Hz
IPS LCD, 90Hz, 800 nits
Resolution
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~385 ppi density)
1080 x 2460 pixels (~396 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
90Hz
90Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+, Mohs level 5
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek Helio G99 (6 nm)
Mediatek Helio G91 (12 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Mali-G57 MC2
Mali-G52 MC2
Memory
128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 4GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC
Camera
Main Camera
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)
64 MP, (wide), 1/1.73", 0.8µm, PDAFAuxiliary lens
Main Camera Features
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Quad-LED flash, HDR
Front Camera
13 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm
13 MP, (wide)
Front Camera Features
N/A
Dual-LED dual-tone flash
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1440p@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✓
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Charging Details
25W wired
18W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
164.4 x 77.9 x 7.5 mm (6.47 x 3.07 x 0.30 in)
168 x 76.4 x 7.7 mm or 7.9 mm
Weight
190 g
N/A
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus+), plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back or silicone polymer (eco leather) back
Colors
Black, Gray, Light blue
Stellar Shadow, Astral Ice, Magic Skin 3.0, Bumblebee Edition
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
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
Yes
Bluetooth
5.3, A2DP, LE
Yes
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0
USB Type-C
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
No
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7
Android 14, HIOS 14
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted); unspecified sensors