Samsung Galaxy A36 128GB vs Samsung Galaxy A 17 128GB: which one suits you?

The two differ in 4 of the specs we have recorded, and the Samsung Galaxy A 17 128GB is cheaper by SAR 256 (prices checked 12 Nov 2026).

Which one should you choose?

  • Larger screen refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 90 Hz
  • Higher wired charging: 45 W vs 25 W
  • Paying less: cheaper by SAR 256

The deciding difference here: screen refresh rate and wired charging and price.

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

Key differences

  • Screen refresh rate

    ✓ 120 Hz90 Hz
  • Wired charging

    ✓ 45 W25 W
  • Water and dust rating

    IP67IP54

Specifications side by side

20 of 20 specs

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Spec
SamsungSAR 1,040
Samsung Galaxy A36 128GB specs
SamsungSAR 784
Samsung Galaxy A 17 128GB specs
Reference priceSAR 1,040SAR 784
ProcessorSnapdragon 6 Gen 3—
Wired charging✓ 45 W25 W
5GYes—
Years of OS updates6 years—
Storage128 GB128 GB
Memory (RAM)6 GB6 GB
Battery capacity5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Main camera50 MP50 MP

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Direct comparison questions

What is the difference in storage between the Samsung Galaxy A36 128GB and the Samsung Galaxy A 17 128GB?

No difference here: storage is 128 GB on both.

What is the difference in main camera between the Samsung Galaxy A36 128GB and the Samsung Galaxy A 17 128GB?

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

What is the difference in battery capacity between the Samsung Galaxy A36 128GB and the Samsung Galaxy A 17 128GB?

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

What is the difference in wired charging between the Samsung Galaxy A36 128GB and the Samsung Galaxy A 17 128GB?

Wired charging is higher on the Samsung Galaxy A36 128GB: 45 W vs 25 W on the Samsung Galaxy A 17 128GB. If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.