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Apple iPhone 17 Air vs Samsung Galaxy F17 5G: Which One Should You Buy?

These two are too close to call on BeastScore — the right choice depends on what matters to you.

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Apple

Apple iPhone 17 Air

Apple iPhone 17 Air
86/ 100
Launch pricePrice on request
Samsung · 2025

Samsung Galaxy F17 5G

Samsung Galaxy F17 5G
86/ 100
Launch pricePrice on request
Head-to-head

Too close to call: 1 of 5 categories each

Here's exactly where each phone is stronger.

Apple iPhone 17 Air
Apple iPhone 17 Air
1 win
Samsung Galaxy F17 5G
Samsung Galaxy F17 5G
1 win
At a glance

Bigger shape = better phone.

SpeedCameraSelfieBatteryDisplay
Apple iPhone 17 AirSamsung Galaxy F17 5G
Category winners

Scores out of 100. "From specs" scores compare only the specs both phones list. How we score

  • Speedfrom specsApple iPhone 17 Air
    96
    63
  • Camerafrom specsTie
    32
    32
  • VideoNot enough data
  • SelfieTie
    60
    60
  • Batteryfrom specsSamsung Galaxy F17 5G
    5
    67
  • Displayfrom specsTie
    88
    88
  • ConnectivityNot enough data
  • SecurityNot enough data
  • ValueNot enough data
Key differences
  • Samsung Galaxy F17 5G has the bigger battery5,000 mAh vs 3,149 mAh
  • Samsung Galaxy F17 5G has the bigger screen6.7" vs 6.5"
  • Apple iPhone 17 Air has more RAM12 GB vs 8 GB
  • Apple iPhone 17 Air has the faster chipApple A19 Pro vs Exynos 1330
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Why buy each phone

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Reasons to buy Apple iPhone 17 Air
  • ✓50 MP main camera
  • ✓6.5" display at 120 Hz
Reasons to buy Samsung Galaxy F17 5G
  • ✓Bigger 5,000 mAh battery (+1,851 mAh)
  • ✓50 MP main camera
  • ✓6.7" display at 120 Hz

Full specifications

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SpecificationApple iPhone 17 AirSamsung Galaxy F17 5G
1. Display & Screen
Screen typeNot listedColor Super AMOLED Screen (16M Colors)
Screen Size6.5"6.7"
Resolution & DensityN/A ~ 385 PPI
Refresh Rate120 Hz ProMotion120 Hz
BrightnessN/AN/A
Screen ProtectionNot listedNot listed
2. Platform & Performance🏆 Apple iPhone 17 Air Wins Performance
Chipset / ProcessorApple A19 Pro Exynos 1330
CPU CoresNot listedNot listed
GPU GraphicsNot listedNot listed
Operating SystemiOS 18 Android 15 15
3. Memory & Storage
RAM Memory12 GB LPDDR8 GB LPDDR
Internal Storage1024 GB128 GB
Storage SpeedNot listedNot listed
Card SlotNoNo
4. Main Camera Optics
Primary Camera50 MP, 50MP Main + Depth Sensor50 MP, 50MP Main + Depth Sensor
Telephoto ZoomNone (digital zoom only)None (digital zoom only)
Ultrawide CameraN/AN/A
LiDAR / DepthNoneNone
5. Video
Main Camera Video
Not listed
Not listed
Front Video
Not listed
Not listed
6. Selfie Camera
Selfie Lens16 MP16 MP
7. Body & Dimensions
DimensionsN/AN/A
WeightN/A192 g
Build MaterialsNot listedNot listed
SIM TypeNot listedNot listed
Water ResistanceNot listedNot listed
8. Battery & Charging🏆 Samsung Galaxy F17 5G Wins Battery
Battery Capacity3,149 mAh5,000 mAh
Wired Fast ChargingN/AN/A
Wireless ChargingNot listedNot listed
Reverse ChargingNot listedNot listed
9. Sound & Audio
LoudspeakerNot listedNot listed
3.5mm Headphone JackNoNo
10. Connectivity
Wi-Fi StandardNot listedYes, with wifi-hotspot
BluetoothNot listedYes, v5.3
USB Port & SpeedNot listedYes, USB-C v2.0
NFCYesYes
11. Sensors & Security
SensorsNot listedNot listed
Satellite FeaturesNot listedNot listed
12. Colors & Overview
ColorsNot listedNot listed
Launch PricePrice on requestPrice on request
Our verdict

Apple iPhone 17 Air and Samsung Galaxy F17 5G are evenly matched

It's a close call. Pick the Apple iPhone 17 Air for its more RAM (12 GB vs 8 GB) and faster chip (Apple A19 Pro vs Exynos 1330), or the Samsung Galaxy F17 5G for its bigger battery (5,000 mAh vs 3,149 mAh) and bigger screen (6.7" vs 6.5").

Buy Apple iPhone 17 Air if you want

More RAM: 12 GB vs 8 GB

Buy Samsung Galaxy F17 5G if you want

Larger battery: 5,000 mAh vs 3,149 mAh

Common questions

Which is better: Apple iPhone 17 Air or Samsung Galaxy F17 5G?

It's a close call. Pick the Apple iPhone 17 Air for its more RAM (12 GB vs 8 GB) and faster chip (Apple A19 Pro vs Exynos 1330), or the Samsung Galaxy F17 5G for its bigger battery (5,000 mAh vs 3,149 mAh) and bigger screen (6.7" vs 6.5"). BeastScore: Apple iPhone 17 Air 86.0/100, Samsung Galaxy F17 5G 86.0/100.

What are the main battery and display differences between Apple iPhone 17 Air and Samsung Galaxy F17 5G?

Apple iPhone 17 Air has a 6.5-inch display and 3149 mAh battery. Samsung Galaxy F17 5G has a 6.7-inch display and 5000 mAh battery.

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