Apple iPhone 16e vs Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
Which one should you buy?
Who leads where?
- DisplayApple iPhone 16e
- CameraSamsung Galaxy A17 5G
Wins are counted from the official values in the table below; the BUY / CONSIDER / WAIT call comes from each product's own decision box. We do not predict prices.
The differences in short
Processor: Apple iPhone 16e A18, Samsung Galaxy A17 5G Exynos 1330. Screen Size: Apple iPhone 16e 6.1", Samsung Galaxy A17 5G 6.7". Samsung Galaxy A17 5G leads on Main Camera: 50 MP against 48 MP. Samsung Galaxy A17 5G leads on Fast Charging: 25 W against 20 W.
Which one for what you do?
Gaming
Even
57% – 57%
Photo / Video
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
62% – 57%
Battery Life
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
59% – 51%
Daily Use
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
73% – 63%
The percentages are Kacbu Match scores: computed from official specifications for that use, with no price in them.
 AppleApple iPhone 16eNo reviews yet |  SamsungSamsung Galaxy A17 5GNo reviews yet | |
|---|---|---|
| Key Differences | ||
| Processor | A18 | Exynos 1330 |
| Screen Size | 6.1" | 6.7" |
| Main Camera | 48 MP | 50 MP |
| Battery | No data | 5000 mAh |
| Fast Charging | 20 W | 25 W |
| Display | ||
| Size | 6.1" | 6.7" |
| Panel | Super Retina XDR OLED | Super AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2532x1170 | 1080x2340 |
| Refresh Rate | No data | 90 Hz |
| Peak Brightness | 1200 nit | 800 nit |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | A18 | Exynos 1330 |
| Graphics Processor | Apple 4-core GPU | Mali-G68 MP2 |
| RAM | No data | 6 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Manufacturing Technology | No data | 5 nm |
| Camera | ||
| Main Camera | 48 MP | 50 MP |
| Main Aperture | f/1.6 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra Wide | No data | 5 MP |
| Front Camera | 12 MP | 13 MP |
| Battery and Charging | ||
| Capacity | No data | 5000 mAh |
| Wired Charging | 20 W | 25 W |
| Wireless Charging Support | Yes | No |
| Design | ||
| Weight | 167 g | 192 g |
| Thickness | 7.80 mm | 7.5 mm |
| Frame | Aluminum | Plastic |
| Back Surface | Glass | Glass fiber reinforced plastic |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| SIM | Dual eSIM | Nano SIM + eSIM |
| Satellite Connectivity | Yes | No data |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Durability and security | ||
| IP Certification | IP68 | IP54 |
| Biometrics | Face ID | Side-mounted fingerprint |
| Software | ||
| Operating System | iOS | Android |
| Version | No data | Android 15 |
| Multimedia and ports | ||
| Speaker | No data | Mono |
| USB | USB Type-C | USB Type-C 2.0 |
The two products are level on the compared specs.
This table is based on manufacturers official specifications. Winning on paper does not always mean a difference in everyday use.