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› Samsung Galaxy A17, 8GB/256GB versus Samsung Galaxy A56, 8GB/256GB
Samsung Galaxy A17 versus Samsung Galaxy A56
Compare specifications, price, availability, ratings and shopping interest.
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A17, 8GB/256GB | Samsung Galaxy A56, 8GB/256GB |
|---|---|---|
| Price | KSh 27,000 | KSh 45,500 |
| Sales | 0 - For Jul 2025 | 13 - For Jul 2025 |
| Average rating | 0 - | 4.3 - 3 votes |
| Likes | 0 - For Jul 2025 | 6 - For Jul 2025 |
| Views | 237 - For Jul 2025 | 544 - For Jul 2025 |
| General | ||
| Available | Expected October 2025 | March 2025 |
| Dimensions | 164.4 x 77.9 x 7.9 mm | 162.2 x 77.5 x 7.4 mm |
| Weight | 200 g | 198 g |
| Colors | Light Green Blue Black Light Gray Gold | Graphite Lightgrey Olive Pink |
| Network | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G |
| Network features | 2G: 850, 900, 1800, 1900; 3G: 850, 900, 1700, 1900, 2100; 4G: B1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66; 5G: N1, 3, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78 | 2G: 850, 900, 1800, 1900; 3G: 850, 900, 1700, 1900, 2100; 4G: B1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 38, 40, 41, 66; 5G: N1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 |
| Key features | Full HD+ Super AMOLED display 90Hz refresh rate 50MP triple main camera Up to 6 major Android upgrades Up to 6 years security updates Android 15 OS | eSIM support Aluminum frame with Gorilla Glass Victus+ back 50MP OIS main camera Gorilla Glass Victus+ display protection IP67 dust and water resistance - Up to 1 meter for 30 mins Up to 6 years android upgrades |
| Platform | ||
| Operating system | Android 15 One UI 7.1 | Android 15 One UI 7 |
| GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | Xclipse 540 |
| Processor | 2.4 GHz Octa-core 6nm | 2.9 GHz Octa-core 4nm |
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | Exynos 1580 |
| Graphics processor | Mali-G57 MC2 | Xclipse 540 |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB UFS 3.1 |
| Card slot | MicroSD Up to 1.5TB | No |
| Battery | 5000mAh | 5000mAh |
| Battery features | 25W Fast Charging Up to 18h Video Playback Up to 79h Audio Playback | 45W Fast Charging Up to 29h Video Playback Up to 100% in 68 Min Up to 65% in 30 Min |
| Platform features | IP54 Dust and Splash Resistant Up to 6 Major Android Upgrades Up to 6 Years Security Updates | Samsung Knox Security IP67 Dust and Water Resistant - Up to 1 Meter for 30 Min Dual Stereo Speakers Dolby Atmos Audio Gorilla Glass Victus+ Back Aluminum Frame eSIM Support Up to 6 Years Android Upgrades Up to 6 Years Security Updates |
| Display | ||
| Display size | 6.7 Inches 1080 x 2340 Pixels | 6.7 Inches 1080 x 2340 Pixels |
| Display type | Super AMOLED Screen 16M Colors | Super AMOLED Screen 16M Colors |
| Pixel density | 385 ppi | 385 ppi |
| Display features | 90Hz Refresh Rate 800 Nits Peak Brightness | 120Hz Refresh Rate HDR10+ Gorilla Glass Victus+ 1900 Nits Peak brightness Always-on Display |
| Camera | ||
| Camera resolution | 50MP F1.8 + 5MP F2.2 + 2MP F2.4 | 50MP F1.8 + 12MP F2.2 + 5MP F2.4 |
| Camera features | Macro / Bokeh / Panorama / Portrait HDR LED Flash | 50MP Wide / PDAF / OIS 12MP 123-degree Ultrawide 5MP Macro Macro / Panorama / Bokeh / HDR LED Flash 10x Digital Zoom |
| Video recording | Full HD 30fps | 4K 30fps Full HD 60/30fps |
| Front camera | ||
| Front camera resolution | 13MP F2.0 | 12MP F2.2 |
| Front camera features | Live Focus | Bokeh Face Unlock |
| Video recording | Full HD 30fps | 4K 30fps Full HD 60/30fps 10-bit HDR |
| Sensors & connectivity | ||
| Sensors | Fingerprint Accelerometer Proximity Ambient Light Compass Gyro | Fingerprint Accelerometer Gyro Compass Proximity Ambient Light |
| Connectivity | USB Type-C 2.0 Bluetooth 5.3 Wi-Fi Hotspot / Wi-Fi Direct / Dual-band Wi-Fi GPS / GLONASS / GALILEO / BDS / QZSS NFC | USB Type-C 2.0 / OTG Wi-Fi Hotspot / Wi-Fi Direct / Dual-band Wi-Fi / Wi-Fi 6 GPS / GLONASS / BDS / GALILEO / QZSS Bluetooth 5.3 NFC |
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