Samsung Galaxy A26 128GB vs Samsung Galaxy A17 5G Smartphone: which one suits you?

The two differ in 6 of the specs we have recorded, and the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G Smartphone is cheaper by SAR 36 (prices checked 12 Nov 2026).

Which one should you choose?

  • Larger screen refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 90 Hz
  • Paying less: cheaper by SAR 36
  • More memory for multitasking (8 GB vs 6 GB)

The deciding difference here: memory (RAM) and screen refresh rate and price.

Compares recorded specs; a missing spec does not mean the feature is absent.

Key differences

  • Memory (RAM)

    6 GB✓ 8 GB
  • Resolution

    3840 x 2160720 x 1560
  • Screen refresh rate

    ✓ 120 Hz90 Hz

Specifications side by side

23 of 23 specs

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Spec
SamsungSAR 1,143
Samsung Galaxy A26 128GB specs
SamsungSAR 1,107
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G Smartphone specs
Reference priceSAR 1,143SAR 1,107
Storage128 GB—
Memory (RAM)6 GB✓ 8 GB
ProcessorExynos 1380Exynos 1330
Battery capacity5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Wired charging25 W25 W
Main camera50 MP50 MP
5GYesYes
Years of OS updates6 years6 years

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Direct comparison questions

What is the difference in processor between the Samsung Galaxy A26 128GB and the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G Smartphone?

Samsung Galaxy A26 128GB: Exynos 1380; Samsung Galaxy A17 5G Smartphone: Exynos 1330. This is a spec difference, not a verdict that one is better overall.

What is the difference in main camera between the Samsung Galaxy A26 128GB and the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G Smartphone?

No difference here: main camera is 50 MP on both.

What is the difference in battery capacity between the Samsung Galaxy A26 128GB and the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G Smartphone?

No difference here: battery capacity is 5,000 mAh on both.

What is the difference in wired charging between the Samsung Galaxy A26 128GB and the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G Smartphone?

No difference here: wired charging is 25 W on both.