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Galaxy S26+

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Galaxy A17 5G

Rated 4.6526 out of 5

Rated 4.2225 out of 5

with eligible trade-in
Retail price starting at: $1099.99

Req's elig. unlimited & trade-in. Price after 36 mo. credits. Speed restr's & other terms apply. All monthly pricing req's 0% APR, 36-mo. installment agmt. $0 down for well-qual. customers. Tax on full price due at sale. Restrictions apply.

Retail price starting at: $249.99

Req’s new line & elig. unlimited svc (speed restr's apply). Price after credits over 36 mos. Other terms apply. All monthly pricing req's 0% APR, 36-mo. installment agmt. $0 down for well-qual. customers. Tax on full price due at sale. Restrictions apply.

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Key differences

Screen

6.24 x 2.98 x 0.29

6.47 x 3.07 x 0.30

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Display

6.7

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Battery

Speaker: Up to 93 Headset: Up to 94

Speaker: Up to 77 Headset: Up to 79

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Processor

Chipset Qualcomm® Snapdragon® 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy

Chipset Exynos 1330

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Color

Black

Sky Blue

Cobalt Violet

White

Black

Dimensions

Size (inches)

6.24 x 2.98 x 0.29

Size (inches)

6.47 x 3.07 x 0.30

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Display

Display size (inches)

6.7

Display size (inches)

6.7

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Camera & video

Rear-facing camera

50 MP Wide ƒ/1.8

12 MP Ultrawide ƒ/2.2

10 MP Tele ƒ/2.4

Rear-facing camera

50 MP wide ƒ/1.8

5 MP ultrawide ƒ/2.2

2 MP macro ƒ/2.4

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Battery

Battery capacity

4,900mAh (non-removable)

Battery capacity

5,000mAh (non-removable)

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Processor

Memory

Operating system

Wireless technology

AT&T 5G+ supported network bands

n77 C-Band, n77 3.45GHz, n260

AT&T 5G+ supported network bands

n77 C-Band, n77 3.45GHz

5G (U.S. and other countries)

Bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n14, n20, n25, n28, n30, n38, n41, n48, n66, n71, n77, n78, n257, n260

5G (U.S. and other countries)

Bands n2, n5, n25, n30, n41, n66, n71, n77, n78

4G LTE

Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 39, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71

4G LTE

Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 12, 13, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 39, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71

UMTS/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA

850/900/1700/2100/1900/2100MHz

UMTS/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA

850/900/1700/2100/1900/2100MHz

GSM/GPRS/EDGE

850/900/1800/1900MHz

GSM/GPRS/EDGE

850/900/1800/1900MHz

World phone

Quad-band

World phone

Yes

HD Voice capable

Yes

HD Voice capable

Yes

Wi-Fi Calling capable

Yes

Wi-Fi Calling capable

Yes

AT&T Video call capable

Yes

AT&T Video call capable

Yes

Wi-Fi connectivity

Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)

Wi-Fi connectivity

Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)

Wi-Fi capability

2.4GHz & 5GHz & 6GHz

Wi-Fi capability

2.4GHz & 5GHz

Near Field Communication (NFC)

Open, Secure

Near Field Communication (NFC)

Open, Secure

Bluetooth® technology

v6.0 + EDR, A2DP, HS, LE, aptX®

Bluetooth® technology

v5.3 + EDR, A2DP, HS, aptX®

Mobile hotspot

Up to 10 devices

Mobile hotspot

Up to 10 devices

Noise suppression

Goodix

Noise suppression

Goodix

SIM type

eSIM-First

SIM type

Electronic SIM

FirstNet Ready®

Yes

FirstNet Ready®

Yes

Sensors

Messaging & email

Text messaging

Insert pictures, video clips and sound clips easily (messaging charges apply)

Text messaging

Insert pictures, video clips and sound clips easily (messaging charges apply)

RCS Messaging

With Google Messages, Rich Communication Services (RCS) messaging offers larger file transfers and group messages with other RCS-capable devices. See when messages are delivered, read and when others are typing a response.

RCS Messaging

Mobile email

POP3, IMAP4, SMTP, Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync®

Mobile email

POP3, IMAP4, SMTP, Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync®

Microsoft Direct Push

Yes

Microsoft Direct Push

Yes

Music

Music player

YouTube Music

Music player

YouTube Music

Supported music formats

MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, DFF, DSF, APE

Supported music formats

MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XM, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA

External music play controls

Via notification shade, lockscreen

External music play controls

Via lockscreen

Accessibility

Sustainability

Device Eco-rating

The AT&T Eco-Rating 2.0 system gives you environmental and social details about this device. The system uses a total of 20 performance criteria across 5 different attributes, for a total rating of 1 to 5 stars: 19-20 (5-star), 16-18 (4-star), 13-15 (3-star), 10-12 (2-star), 8-9 (1-star)

Substances of concern

4/4

Environmentally preferable materials

3/3

Energy efficiency and charging

1/1

End of life and recycling

2/2

Environmentally and socially responsible manufacturing

10/10

Total Eco-score

20/20 (5-star) Please visit att.com/ecospace for additional information.

Device Eco-rating

Substances of concern

4/4

Environmentally preferable materials

2/3

Energy efficiency and charging

1/1

End of life and recycling

2/2

Environmentally and socially responsible manufacturing

10/10

Total Eco-score

19/20 (5-star) Please visit att.com/ecospace for additional information.

Device offers

Add a Galaxy Tab and/or a Galaxy Watch for $1.99/mo. each

With an eligible trade-in.
1. Add a Galaxy Tab A11+ 5G and/or a Galaxy Watch9 to your cart.
2. Choose eligible installment and data plans.
3. Receive bill credits over the next 36 months.

Galaxy Watch9 and Galaxy Tab A11+ 5G for $1.99/mo. after 36 monthly credits. Subject to change. All devices req. 0% APR 36-mo. installment plan and new lines for watch and tablet. Well-qualified customers. Other elig. plans available; based on account type. Other terms apply.

Get the new Samsung Galaxy S26+ for $0

With eligible trade-in. Any condition.
1. Select Trade in and save. 
2. Pick or upgrade to an eligible unlimited plan. 
3. Mail back your old device in the return box. 

AT&T may temporarily slow data speeds if the network is busy.

Req. eligible trade-in of Galaxy S22+, Z Flip4, Z Fold3 or higher & eligible plan. 256GB $0 after 36 monthly credits. Req. purchase on installment plan and trade-in of eligible phone. Other eligible plans avail.; based on account type. Other terms may apply.

Get the new Samsung Galaxy A17 5G for $0/mo.

No trade-in required.
1. Purchase a new line on an installment plan.
2. Pick or switch to an eligible unlimited plan.

Req new line on 0% APR 36-mo. agrmt. Promotional price after credits over 36 mos. Other elig. Plans avail.; based on account type. Fees may apply. Taxes & other terms apply.