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Samsung Galaxy A17 5G vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy S26

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Galaxy A17 5G

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Galaxy S26 Ultra

Samsung

Galaxy S26

Rated 4.2552 out of 5

Rated 4.7685 out of 5

Rated 4.6149 out of 5

Retail price starting at: $199.99

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.

with eligible trade-in
Retail price starting at: $1299.99

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: $899.99

Req’s new line & elig. unlimited svc (speed restr's apply). Price after credits over 36 mos. Includes additional $5.56/mo. bill credit for 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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Color

Black

Sky Blue

Cobalt Violet

White

Black

Sky Blue

Cobalt Violet

White

Dimensions

Size (inches)

6.47 x 3.07 x 0.30

Size (inches)

6.44 x 3.07 x 0.31

Size (inches)

5.89 x 2.82 x 0.28

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Display

Display size (inches)

6.7

Display size (inches)

6.9

Display size (inches)

6.3

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Camera & video

Rear-facing camera

50 MP wide ƒ/1.8

5 MP ultrawide ƒ/2.2

2 MP macro ƒ/2.4

Rear-facing camera

200 MP Wide ƒ/1.4

50 MP Tele ƒ/2.9

50 MP Ultra wide ƒ/1.9

Rear-facing camera

50 MP Wide ƒ/1.8

10 MP Tele ƒ/2.4

12 MP Ultra wide ƒ/2.2

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Battery

Battery capacity

5,000mAh (non-removable)

Battery capacity

5,000mAh (non-removable)

Battery capacity

4,300mAh (non-removable)

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Processor

Memory

Operating system

Wireless technology

AT&T 5G+ supported network bands

n77 C-Band, n77 3.45GHz

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

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

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

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, 8, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 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

UMTS/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA

850/900/1700/1900/2100

GSM/GPRS/EDGE

850/900/1800/1900MHz

GSM/GPRS/EDGE

850/900/1800/1900MHz

GSM/GPRS/EDGE

850/900/1800/1900

World phone

Yes

World phone

Quad-band

World phone

Yes

HD Voice capable

Yes

HD Voice capable

Yes

HD Voice capable

Yes

Wi-Fi Calling capable

Yes

Wi-Fi Calling capable

Yes

Wi-Fi Calling capable

Yes

AT&T Video call capable

Yes

AT&T Video call capable

Yes

AT&T Video call capable

Yes

Wi-Fi connectivity

Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)

Wi-Fi connectivity

Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)

Wi-Fi connectivity

Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)

Wi-Fi capability

2.4GHz & 5GHz

Wi-Fi capability

2.4GHz & 5GHz & 6GHz

Wi-Fi capability

2.4GHz & 5GHz & 6GHz

Near Field Communication (NFC)

Open, Secure

Near Field Communication (NFC)

Open, Secure

Near Field Communication (NFC)

Open, Secure

Bluetooth® technology

v5.3 + EDR, A2DP, HS, aptX®

Bluetooth® technology

v6.0 + EDR, A2DP, HS, LE, aptX®

Bluetooth® technology

v5.4 + EDR, A2DP, HS, LE, aptX®

Mobile hotspot

Up to 10 devices

Mobile hotspot

Up to 10 devices

Mobile hotspot

Up to 10 devices

Noise suppression

Goodix

Noise suppression

Goodix

Noise suppression

Goodix

SIM type

Electronic SIM

SIM type

eSIM-First

SIM type

Dual SIM with eSIM first

FirstNet Ready®

Yes

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)

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

Advanced Messaging

Mobile email

POP3, IMAP4, SMTP, Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync®

Mobile email

POP3, IMAP4, SMTP, Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync®

Mobile email

POP3, IMAP4, SMTP, Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync®

Microsoft Direct Push

Yes

Microsoft Direct Push

Yes

Microsoft Direct Push

Yes

Music

Music player

YouTube Music

Music player

YouTube Music

Music player

YouTube Music

Supported music formats

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

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, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, DFF, DSF, APE

External music play controls

Via lockscreen

External music play controls

Via notification shade, lockscreen

External music play controls

Via notification shade, lockscreen

Accessibility

Real Time Text (RTT) capable

Yes

Real Time Text (RTT) capable

Yes

Real Time Text (RTT) capable

Yes

Hearing aid compatibility

This device is hearing aid compatible.

Conversational gain with hearing aids: 13 db

Conversational gain without hearing aids: 14 db

Hearing aid compatibility

This device is hearing aid compatible.

Conversational gain with hearing aid: 17 db

Conversational gain without hearing aid: 19 db

Hearing aid compatibility

This device is hearing aid compatible. Conversational gain with hearing aid: 15db Conversational gain without hearing aid: 19db

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)

Device Eco-rating

Substances of concern

4/4

Substances of concern

4/4

Environmentally preferable materials

2/3

Environmentally preferable materials

3/3

Energy efficiency and charging

1/1

Energy efficiency and charging

1/1

End of life and recycling

2/2

End of life and recycling

2/2

Environmentally and socially responsible manufacturing

10/10

Environmentally and socially responsible manufacturing

10/10

Total Eco-score

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

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

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 offers

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.

Get up to $1,100 off Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra

With eligible trade-in.
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. 

Plus, get Galaxy Buds3 FE for $.99 when you purchase together online through 6/25/26. Limit 1 per order. Save with qualifying unlimited plan and eligible trade-in. Req. trade-in of $95 or more. Savings via bill credits. Speed restrictions & other terms apply.

Get Samsung Galaxy S26 512GB for $10.43/mo.

No trade-in required.
1. Add a new line on an installment plan.
2. Choose any unlimited plan.

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

Online only. Offers vary by device/model. Req new line on 0% APR 36-mo. agrmt. Well-qualified customers. Promotional price after credits over 36 mos. Price after additional $200 in credits ($5.56/mo.) for new consumer lines only. If svc. canceled, device balance due. Other terms apply.

Get Samsung Galaxy S26 256GB for $5.43/mo.

No trade-in required.
1. Add a new line on an installment plan.
2. Choose any unlimited plan.

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