Our pick last reviewed Nov. 9, 2026.

Step 1: choose what matters

Galaxy A17 5G vs Galaxy A57 5G: which should you buy?

Galaxy A17 5G
Samsung
Galaxy A17 5G
$244.99

at Best Buy

Checked Nov. 9, 2026

Galaxy A57 5G
Samsung
Galaxy A57 5G
$599.99

at Samsung

Checked Nov. 9, 2026

Step 2: clear answer
Our pick

Get the Galaxy A17 5G

Winner for most people: Galaxy A17 5G. It costs $355 less; the saving is worth more than what the Galaxy A57 5G adds.

Winner: Galaxy A17 5G
$244.99Best Buy · Checked Nov. 9, 2026
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Key differences

  • Memory: 4GB RAM vs 8GB RAMGalaxy A17 5G: 4GB RAM ConfirmedSourceGalaxy A57 5G: 8GB RAM ConfirmedSource
  • Largest storage: 2TB vs 256GBGalaxy A17 5G: 2TB (128GB, plus microSD up to 2TB (card sold separately)) ConfirmedSourceGalaxy A57 5G: 256GB (128GB or 256GB) ConfirmedSource
  • Front camera: 13MP vs 12MPGalaxy A17 5G: 13MP ConfirmedSourceGalaxy A57 5G: 12MP (12MP with Super HDR) ConfirmedSource
  • Weight: 192g vs 179gGalaxy A17 5G: 192g (164.4 x 77.9 x 7.5mm, 192g) ConfirmedSourceGalaxy A57 5G: 179g (161.5 x 76.8 x 6.9mm, 179g) ConfirmedSource

From each maker's own specifications. A point is listed only when both makers state a figure and the two differ; a point either maker does not state is left out, never guessed. Two figures measured under different conditions are shown side by side, not compared.

Side by side

FeatureGalaxy A17 5GGalaxy A57 5G
Display6.7-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED, up to 90Hz6.7-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED+, up to 120Hz, Vision Booster
Battery5,000mAh5,000mAh (typical)Samsung5,000 mAhSamsung5,000 mAh
ChipExynos 1330, 2.4 GHz octa-coreExynos 1680, octa-core
Connectivity5G (sub-6 GHz), Wi-Fi 55G, Wi-Fi 6ESamsung5 GSamsung5 G
DesignGorilla Glass Victus front, glass fiber reinforced polymer back, plastic frameGorilla Glass Victus+ front and backSamsung7.5 mmSamsung6.9 mm
SoftwareOne UI 8 , with six OS upgrades and six years of security updatesAndroid 16 with One UI 8.5, with six OS upgrades and six years of security updates
Memory4GB RAM8GB RAMSamsung4 GBSamsung8 GB
Storage128GB, plus microSD up to 2TB128GB or 256GBSamsung128 GBSamsung128 GB
Rear camera50MP main with OIS, 5MP ultrawide, 2MP macro50MP main with OIS, 12MP ultrawide, 5MP macroSamsung50 MPSamsung50 MP
Front camera13MP12MP with Super HDRSamsung13 MPSamsung12 MP
Charging25W Super Fast Charging, up to 50% in 30 minutesSuper Fast Charging 2.0, up to 60% in about 30 minutes with a 45W charger
Size164.4 x 77.9 x 7.5mm, 192g161.5 x 76.8 x 6.9mm, 179g
ColorsBlack and Light Blue at Samsung.comAwesome Icyblue, Awesome Gray and Awesome Navy
Water resistanceIP54: dust and sprayed waterIP68: up to 1.5 meters of fresh water for up to 30 minutes

Galaxy A17 5G

Buy at Best Buy$244.99
Checked Nov. 9, 2026

Galaxy A57 5G

Buy at Samsung$599.99
Checked Nov. 9, 2026

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Works with your phone

iPhone
Galaxy A17 5G: Not statedGalaxy A57 5G: Works with limits
Android
Galaxy A17 5G: Not statedGalaxy A57 5G: Works with limits

Sources

SamsungSamsungSamsung NewsroomSamsung Newsroom
Samsung Galaxy A57 5G vs Motorola moto g (2026)