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Samsung Galaxy A17 vs OPPO A6x

Real specs. Clear sources.Exact variants · Checked 26 Sept 2026
Samsung128 GB

Galaxy A17

6.7″ · Super AMOLED · 90 Hz · Octa-core CPU (2.2 GHz and 2 GHz)

128 GB · Black · UK SM-A175FZKBEUBFull product profile
Samsung Galaxy A17 in Black, official product viewBlack
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WHO EACH ONE SUITS

Choose the A6x if…

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See the 15 verified differences
OPPO128 GB

A6x

6.75″ · LCD · 120 Hz · Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 (4G)

128 GB · 4 GB RAM · Ice Blue · UK CPH2819Full product profile
OPPO A6x in Ice Blue, rear view, official product imageIce Blue
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THE DIFFERENCES, MADE VISIBLE

Visual facts

Differences first. Select a topic for its graphic, sources and conditions.

How to read this comparison
How to read this comparison
  • Manufacturer facts for the exact models shown. Not a quality rating or a test result.
  • “Different” means the known values differ, not that one is better.
  • Missing or conflicting evidence is marked and never counts as a difference. Source chips hold each fact’s sources and conditions.

Not verified for either phone, so not charted: Native zoom. Missing evidence is not a difference.

SPECIFICATIONS SIDE BY SIDE6 topics
SELECTED TOPIC
01 / 06

Chipset / published CPU

A different chip or core configuration is a hardware change, not a measured performance uplift.

Galaxy A17Octa-core CPU (2.2 GHz and 2 GHz)

Samsung's specification does not name the chipset.

A6xQualcomm Snapdragon 685 (4G)

8-core CPU; Adreno 610 GPU at 1260 MHz.

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A6x

0.05″ larger diagonal.

Bigger is a preference, not a quality score.

Galaxy A17
6.7″
A6x
6.75″

Relative diagonals · illustrative shape, not actual size

DATA INCOMPLETE

Camera details matter.

Dedicated telephoto reach. No digital or crop zoom.

Galaxy A17
Not verified
A6x
Not verified

Lens illustration · not an image-quality test

DATA INCOMPLETE

Playback on paper.

Up-to claims. Different test methods; no endurance winner.

Galaxy A17
Up to 18h
A6x
Not verified

Arcs on a shared 0–40 h scale · not mixed-use battery life

WHAT CHANGES BETWEEN THEM?

Key differences

Full specifications ↓

15 verified differences, most decision-relevant first. 4 are also drawn in Visual facts above. 1 manufacturer description restating separately listed fields is grouped below. Missing information stays separate.

Camera system

Galaxy A17Rear: 50 MP + 5 MP + 2 MP; Front: 13 MP; Video: up to FHD 30 fps
A6xMain: 13 MP (f/2.2, AF); Monochrome: QVGA (f/3.0); Front: 5 MP (f/2.2); Video: up to 1080p 30 fps
Sources
Galaxy A17

Video recording resolution: FHD (1920 x 1080) at 30 fps.

Samsung UK Galaxy A17 technical specifications — SM-A175FZKBEUB
A6x

Rear and front video: 1080p and 720p at 30 fps; video zoom up to 10x digital. No ultra-wide or telephoto camera is listed.

OPPO UK A6x specifications

Compare the camera hardware and recording modes. Matching megapixels or zoom do not mean identical cameras.

Display specification

Galaxy A176.7-inch Super AMOLED; 2340 × 1080
A6x6.75-inch LCD; 1570 × 720; up to 120 Hz; 1125 nits (HBM, typical)
Sources
Galaxy A17

Measured as a full rectangle: 169.1 mm (6.7-inch); 164.5 mm (6.5-inch) with rounded corners. Resolution class: FHD+.

Samsung UK Galaxy A17 technical specifications — SM-A175FZKBEUBSamsung UK Galaxy A17 product page
A6x

256 ppi; 90.6% screen ratio; 16.7 million colours (8-bit); Vivid mode 85% DCI-P3, Natural mode 100% sRGB; 800 nits typical normal brightness; touch sampling up to 240 Hz (default 120 Hz).

OPPO UK A6x specifications

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Update policy

Galaxy A17Security updates until 30 September 2031
A6xSecurity updates until 6 March 2032 (OPPO UK list entry "OPPO A6x")
Sources
Galaxy A17

This is an end date for security updates, not a number of years remaining from purchase.

Samsung UK Galaxy A17 technical specifications — SM-A175FZKBEUB
A6x

From OPPO's UK product security update period list. The list separately names an 'OPPO A6x 5G' with a different date; the UK A6x (CPH2819) is the 4G model. No Android version-upgrade count is published. OPPO's '48-Month Fluency Protection' claim applies only to 256 GB or larger models, not this 128 GB configuration.

OPPO UK product security update period

Distinguish Android upgrades from security coverage. A total term from launch is not the support remaining from today or from purchase.

Show 9 more verified differences

Battery and charging

Galaxy A175000 mAh
A6x6100 mAh (typical); fast charging not supported
Sources
Galaxy A17

Typical capacity. Samsung claims up to 18 hours of video playback. Real battery life depends on use.

Samsung UK Galaxy A17 technical specifications — SM-A175FZKBEUB
A6x

OPPO does not publish a wired charging wattage for the A6x. Reverse wired charging to other devices at up to 5 V/1 A via USB-OTG and a C-to-C cable. The UK box list includes a USB data cable but no charger.

OPPO UK A6x specifications

Manufacturer claims for the stated mode and equipment. Read each test condition; this is not measured everyday battery life.

Manufacturer wording of separate fields (1)

Combined manufacturer descriptions whose values are listed as separate differences. Kept here so every verified difference stays in one list.

Small physical differences (2)
Configuration & compatibility details (2)

RAM and storage configuration

Galaxy A174 GB RAM; 128 GB storage
A6x4 GB LPDDR4X RAM; 128 GB UFS 2.2 storage; microSD supported
Sources
A6x

The only UK capacity listed. RAM Expansion adds virtual RAM from storage and is not counted here.

OPPO UK A6x specifications

A configuration choice: the storage tier of each exact variant compared. Most models are sold in several tiers, so this is not a difference between the models.

Regional SIM / network configuration

Galaxy A17UK SM-A175FZKBEUB; 4G; dual SIM (2 nano-SIMs; the second slot is shared with microSD)
A6xUK model CPH2819; dual SIM (Nano-SIM / Nano-USIM); 4G LTE (no 5G)
Sources
Galaxy A17

Samsung lists: Dual-SIM; Nano-SIM (4FF); SIM 1 + Hybrid (SIM or MicroSD); 2G GSM, 3G WCDMA, 4G LTE FDD, 4G LTE TDD. Check carrier support if you plan to use it outside the UK.

Samsung UK Galaxy A17 technical specifications — SM-A175FZKBEUB
A6x

Bands: GSM 850/900/1800/1900 MHz; WCDMA 1/5/8; LTE FDD 1/3/5/7/8/20/28; LTE TDD 38/40/41. No 5G NR bands are listed. OPPO does not operate a US store and this record makes no US availability claim; the band list lacks common US LTE bands 2, 4, 12, 13 and 66.

OPPO UK A6x specifications

These descriptions or measurements differ. Wording alone does not establish a different capability; check the exact configuration.

Missing or non-comparable evidence (76)

Claimed video playback

Galaxy A1718 hours
A6xNot verified
Sources
Galaxy A17

Video Playback Time (Hours, Wireless); manufacturer up-to claim. Protocols differ across brands.

Samsung UK Galaxy A17 technical specifications — SM-A175FZKBEUB
A6x

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Wired charging power

Galaxy A17Not verified
A6xNot verified
Sources
Galaxy A17

No source recorded for this side.

A6x

OPPO lists fast charging as unsupported and publishes no charging wattage.

OPPO UK A6x specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Declared high-brightness mode

Galaxy A17Not verified
A6x1125 nits
Sources
Galaxy A17

No source recorded for this side.

A6x

Typical HBM value from OPPO Labs.

OPPO UK A6x specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Physical RAM type

Galaxy A17Not verified
A6xLPDDR4X
Sources
Galaxy A17

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Storage technology

Galaxy A17Not verified
A6xUFS 2.2
Sources
Galaxy A17

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Wireless connectivity

Galaxy A17Wi-Fi 5 (2.4 and 5 GHz); Bluetooth 5.3
A6xNot verified
Sources
Galaxy A17

Samsung lists Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac 2.4GHz+5GHz, VHT80 and Bluetooth v5.3.

Samsung UK Galaxy A17 technical specifications — SM-A175FZKBEUB
A6x

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Published support term

Galaxy A17Not verified
A6xNot verified
Sources
Galaxy A17

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

A6x

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Android OS upgrade commitment

Galaxy A176 upgrades
A6xNot verified
Sources
Galaxy A17

Six OS generations and six years of security updates counted from the first global launch date, per Samsung UK; not six upgrades remaining from purchase. Samsung states the policies are subject to change.

Samsung UK Galaxy A17 product page
A6x

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Circle to Search

Galaxy A17Yes
A6xNot verified
Sources
Galaxy A17

Google feature; Samsung states service availability may vary by country, language and device model and requires an internet connection.

Samsung UK Galaxy A17 product page
A6x

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Wi-Fi support

Galaxy A17Not verified
A6xWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Sources
Galaxy A17

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Bluetooth version

Galaxy A17Not verified
A6x5.0
Sources
Galaxy A17

No source recorded for this side.

A6x

Codecs: SBC, AAC, aptX.

OPPO UK A6x specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

UK rated battery capacity

Galaxy A17Not verified
A6x5950 mAh
Sources
Galaxy A17

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

EU label: minimum battery endurance in cycles

Galaxy A17Not verified
A6x1600 cycles
Sources
Galaxy A17

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

UK box contents

Galaxy A17Not verified
A6xPhone, USB data cable, SIM ejector tool, quick guide, safety guide
Sources
Galaxy A17

No source recorded for this side.

A6x

No charger is listed; OPPO notes contents may vary by market.

OPPO UK A6x specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Cover glass

Galaxy A17Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+
A6xNot verified
Sources
Galaxy A17

Samsung states Gorilla Glass Victus+ is applied to the front of the device; no rear-glass or drop-proof claim is made.

Samsung UK Galaxy A17 product page
A6x

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

eSIM support

Galaxy A17Not verified
A6xNot verified
Sources
Galaxy A17

No source recorded for this side.

A6x

OPPO lists Nano-SIM and Nano-USIM cards and does not mention eSIM.

OPPO UK A6x specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Fast charging

Galaxy A17Not verified
A6xNo
Sources
Galaxy A17

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Fingerprint sensor

Galaxy A17Not verified
A6xSide-mounted
Sources
Galaxy A17

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Native telephoto reach

Galaxy A17Not verified
A6xNot verified
Sources
Galaxy A17

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

A6x

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

NFC

Galaxy A17Not verified
A6xYes
Sources
Galaxy A17

No source recorded for this side.

A6x

OPPO notes NFC support depends on the region.

OPPO UK A6x specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Published operating system

Galaxy A17Not verified
A6xColorOS 15.0
Sources
Galaxy A17

No source recorded for this side.

A6x

OPPO says operating-system information is for reference only.

OPPO UK A6x specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Optical-quality zoom

Galaxy A17Not verified
A6xNot verified
Sources
Galaxy A17

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

A6x

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Published peak brightness

Galaxy A17Not verified
A6xNot verified
Sources
Galaxy A17

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

A6x

OPPO publishes no separate peak figure: 800 nits typical and 1125 nits typical in high-brightness mode (HBM).

OPPO UK A6x specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Pixel density

Galaxy A17Not verified
A6x256 ppi
Sources
Galaxy A17

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Pixel density

Galaxy A17Not verified
A6x256 ppi
Sources
Galaxy A17

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Sensors

Galaxy A17Accelerometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing
A6xNot verified
Sources
A6x

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Reverse wireless charging

Galaxy A17Not verified
A6xNot verified
Sources
Galaxy A17

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

A6x

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Published security update end date

Galaxy A17Not verified
A6x2032-03-06
Sources
Galaxy A17

No source recorded for this side.

A6x

OPPO UK security period list; the pledge is a minimum of three years from launch. Not a promise of monthly patches or Android version upgrades.

OPPO UK product security update period

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

8K video recording

Galaxy A17Not verified
A6xNot verified
Sources
Galaxy A17

Samsung lists FHD (1920 x 1080)@30fps under Video Recording Resolution. It does not explicitly state an 8K capability exclusion; absence remains unknown. Video Playing Resolution describes playback, not camera capture.

Samsung UK Galaxy A17 technical specifications — SM-A175FZKBEUB
A6x

Video is listed only up to 1080p 30 fps.

OPPO UK A6x specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Reverse wired charging

Galaxy A17Not verified
A6x5 W
Sources
Galaxy A17

No source recorded for this side.

A6x

5 V/1 A maximum; requires USB-OTG enabled and a C-to-C cable.

OPPO UK A6x product page and footnotes

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Wireless charging

Galaxy A17Not verified
A6xNot verified
Sources
Galaxy A17

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

A6x

Wireless charging is not mentioned on OPPO's UK pages.

OPPO UK A6x specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

6 shared fields have the same recorded value.

COMPARE THE DETAILS

Full specifications

All specs104 specificationsGalaxy A17A6x
190g
205g
OPPO gives 'about 205 g' and says size and weight may vary by configuration and manufacturing process.
164.4 x 77.9 x 7.5 mm (height × width × depth)
About 166.61 × 78.51 × 8.61 mm (height × width × depth)
slab
slabSingle-screen bar phone.
Form Factor
Sources
Touchscreen Bar
Not verified
6.7″
Full-rectangle nominal diagonal; rounded corners reduce viewable area.
6.75″
Pixel density
Sources
Galaxy A17No source recorded
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
256 ppi
90Hz
Samsung UK states a 90 Hz maximum refresh rate for this model; a minimum adaptive rate is not stated.
120Hz
6.7-inch Super AMOLED; 2340 × 1080Measured as a full rectangle: 169.1 mm (6.7-inch); 164.5 mm (6.5-inch) with rounded corners. Resolution class: FHD+.
6.75-inch LCD; 1570 × 720; up to 120 Hz; 1125 nits (HBM, typical)256 ppi; 90.6% screen ratio; 16.7 million colours (8-bit); Vivid mode 85% DCI-P3, Natural mode 100% sRGB; 800 nits typical normal brightness; touch sampling up to 240 Hz (default 120 Hz).
1080 x 2340 (FHD+)
1570 × 720
Colour Depth (Main Display)
Sources
16M
Not verified
Pixel density
Sources
Galaxy A17No source recorded
Not verified
256 ppi
Declared high-brightness mode
Sources
Galaxy A17No source recorded
Not verified
1125 nitsTypical HBM value from OPPO Labs.
3
2
Counts the two rear camera modules OPPO lists, including the QVGA monochrome module; the flash is not counted.
Rear: 50 MP + 5 MP + 2 MP; Front: 13 MP; Video: up to FHD 30 fpsVideo recording resolution: FHD (1920 x 1080) at 30 fps.
Main: 13 MP (f/2.2, AF); Monochrome: QVGA (f/3.0); Front: 5 MP (f/2.2); Video: up to 1080p 30 fpsRear and front video: 1080p and 720p at 30 fps; video zoom up to 10x digital. No ultra-wide or telephoto camera is listed.
Rear Camera - Resolution (Multiple)
Sources
50.0 MP + 5.0 MP + 2.0 MP
Not verified
Rear Camera - F Number (Multiple)
Sources
F1.8, F2.2, F2.4
Not verified
Yes
YesAF is listed for the main camera only.
Yes
Not verifiedOPPO does not mention optical stabilisation for any camera.
Rear Camera Zoom
Sources
Digital Zoom up to 10x
Not verified
Front Camera - Resolution
Sources
13.0 MP
Not verified
Front Camera - F Number
Sources
F2.0
Not verified
No
Not verifiedNot stated for the front camera.
No
Not verifiedNot stated for the front camera.
Rear Camera - Flash
Sources
Yes
Not verified
Front Camera - Flash
Sources
No
Not verified
Claimed video playbackUp-to manufacturer claims. Playback protocols differ.
Sources
18 hoursVideo Playback Time (Hours, Wireless); manufacturer up-to claim. Protocols differ across brands.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
5000 mAhTypical capacity. Samsung claims up to 18 hours of video playback. Real battery life depends on use.
6100 mAh (typical); fast charging not supportedOPPO does not publish a wired charging wattage for the A6x. Reverse wired charging to other devices at up to 5 V/1 A via USB-OTG and a C-to-C cable. The UK box list includes a USB data cable but no charger.
5000 mAhManufacturer capacity; not an endurance test.
6100 mAhTypical; rated 5950 mAh (23.09 Wh). Not a measured runtime.
Minimum Battery Endurance in Cycles
Sources
1200
Not verified
UK rated battery capacity
Sources
Galaxy A17No source recorded
Not verified
5950 mAh
Fast charging
Sources
Galaxy A17No source recorded
Not verified
No
Reverse wired charging
Sources
Galaxy A17No source recorded
Not verified
5 W5 V/1 A maximum; requires USB-OTG enabled and a C-to-C cable.
EU label: minimum battery endurance in cycles
Sources
Galaxy A17No source recorded
Not verified
1600 cycles
Security updates until 30 September 2031This is an end date for security updates, not a number of years remaining from purchase.
Security updates until 6 March 2032 (OPPO UK list entry "OPPO A6x")From OPPO's UK product security update period list. The list separately names an 'OPPO A6x 5G' with a different date; the UK A6x (CPH2819) is the 4G model. No Android version-upgrade count is published. OPPO's '48-Month Fluency Protection' claim applies only to 256 GB or larger models, not this 128 GB configuration.
External Storage Support
Sources
MicroSD (Up to 2TB)
Not verified
Stereo Support
Sources
No
Not verified
Samsung DeX Support
Sources
No
Not verified
SmartThings Support
Sources
Yes
Not verified
Android OS upgrade commitment
Sources
A6xNo source recorded
6 upgradesSix OS generations and six years of security updates counted from the first global launch date, per Samsung UK; not six upgrades remaining from purchase. Samsung states the policies are subject to change.
Not verified
Circle to Search
Sources
A6xNo source recorded
YesGoogle feature; Samsung states service availability may vary by country, language and device model and requires an internet connection.
Not verified
Octa-core CPU (2.2 GHz and 2 GHz)Samsung's specification does not name the chipset.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 (4G)8-core CPU; Adreno 610 GPU at 1260 MHz.
RAM and storage configurationConfiguration
Sources
4 GB RAM; 128 GB storage
4 GB LPDDR4X RAM; 128 GB UFS 2.2 storage; microSD supportedThe only UK capacity listed. RAM Expansion adds virtual RAM from storage and is not counted here.
Regional SIM / network configurationConfiguration
Sources
UK SM-A175FZKBEUB; 4G; dual SIM (2 nano-SIMs; the second slot is shared with microSD)Samsung lists: Dual-SIM; Nano-SIM (4FF); SIM 1 + Hybrid (SIM or MicroSD); 2G GSM, 3G WCDMA, 4G LTE FDD, 4G LTE TDD. Check carrier support if you plan to use it outside the UK.
UK model CPH2819; dual SIM (Nano-SIM / Nano-USIM); 4G LTE (no 5G)Bands: GSM 850/900/1800/1900 MHz; WCDMA 1/5/8; LTE FDD 1/3/5/7/8/20/28; LTE TDD 38/40/41. No 5G NR bands are listed. OPPO does not operate a US store and this record makes no US availability claim; the band list lacks common US LTE bands 2, 4, 12, 13 and 66.
4 GB
4 GBVirtual RAM expansion is not counted as physical memory.
Not verifiedSamsung lists USB Type-C under Earjack and does not say whether there is also a separate 3.5 mm jack.
Yes
USB connection
Sources
USB Type-C; USB 2.0
Not verified
Wireless connectivity
Sources
Wi-Fi 5 (2.4 and 5 GHz); Bluetooth 5.3Samsung lists Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac 2.4GHz+5GHz, VHT80 and Bluetooth v5.3.
Not verified
Manufacturer UK reference price
Sources
£209Manufacturer's UK list price in September 2026; retailer prices may differ.
Not verified
Video Recording Resolution
Sources
FHD (1920 x 1080)@30fps
Not verified
Slow Motion
Sources
120fps @HD
Not verified
Available Storage (GB)
Sources
105.8
Not verified
Number of SIM
Sources
Dual-SIM
Not verified
SIM size
Sources
Nano-SIM (4FF)
Not verified
SIM Slot Type
Sources
SIM 1 + Hybrid (SIM or MicroSD)
Not verified
2G GSM, 3G WCDMA, 4G LTE FDD, 4G LTE TDD
Not verified
2G GSM
Sources
GSM850, GSM900, DCS1800, PCS1900
Not verified
3G UMTS
Sources
B1(2100), B5(850), B8(900)
Not verified
4G FDD LTE
Sources
B1(2100), B3(1800), B5(850), B7(2600), B8(900), B20(800), B28(700)
Not verified
4G TDD LTE
Sources
B38(2600), B40(2300), B41(2500)
Not verified
USB Interface
Sources
USB Type-C
Not verified
USB Version
Sources
USB 2.0
Not verified
Location Technology
Sources
GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS
Not verified
Earjack
Sources
USB Type-C
Not verified
No
Not verified
802.11a/b/g/n/ac 2.4GHz+5GHz, VHT80
Not verified
Wi-Fi Direct
Sources
Yes
Not verified
Bluetooth Version
Sources
Bluetooth v5.3
Not verified
Yes
Not verified
PC Sync.
Sources
Smart Switch (PC version)
Not verified
Android
Not verified
Sensors
Sources
Accelerometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing
Not verified
Removable
Sources
No
Not verified
Energy Efficiency Class
Sources
A
Not verified
Video Playing Resolution
Sources
FHD (1920 x 1080)@60fps
Not verified
Mobile TV
Sources
No
Not verified
IP54Samsung laboratory claim: sprayed with 10 litres of fresh water per minute for 5 minutes at all angles. Not advised for beach or pool use; resistance is not permanent and may diminish with wear. Not a submersion rating.
IP64
Cover glass
Sources
A6xNo source recorded
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+Samsung states Gorilla Glass Victus+ is applied to the front of the device; no rear-glass or drop-proof claim is made.
Not verified
Published operating system
Sources
Galaxy A17No source recorded
Not verified
ColorOS 15.0OPPO says operating-system information is for reference only.
Physical RAM type
Sources
Galaxy A17No source recorded
Not verified
LPDDR4X
Storage technology
Sources
Galaxy A17No source recorded
Not verified
UFS 2.2
Wi-Fi support
Sources
Galaxy A17No source recorded
Not verified
Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Bluetooth version
Sources
Galaxy A17No source recorded
Not verified
5.0Codecs: SBC, AAC, aptX.
NFC
Sources
Galaxy A17No source recorded
Not verified
YesOPPO notes NFC support depends on the region.
Fingerprint sensor
Sources
Galaxy A17No source recorded
Not verified
Side-mounted
UK box contents
Sources
Galaxy A17No source recorded
Not verified
Phone, USB data cable, SIM ejector tool, quick guide, safety guideNo charger is listed; OPPO notes contents may vary by market.
Published security update end date
Sources
Galaxy A17No source recorded
Not verified
2032-03-06OPPO UK security period list; the pledge is a minimum of three years from launch. Not a promise of monthly patches or Android version upgrades.
Show unverified (9)Not verified or conflicting for both phones. Kept for completeness; never counted as a difference.
Published peak brightnessManufacturer peak claims use different test conditions.
Sources
Galaxy A17No source recorded
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Not verifiedClaimed peak brightness · OPPO publishes no separate peak figure: 800 nits typical and 1125 nits typical in high-brightness mode (HBM).
Native telephoto reach
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Not verifiedSamsung lists FHD (1920 x 1080)@30fps under Video Recording Resolution. It does not explicitly state an 8K capability exclusion; absence remains unknown. Video Playing Resolution describes playback, not camera capture.
Not verifiedVideo is listed only up to 1080p 30 fps.
Wireless charging
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Galaxy A17No source recorded
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Not verifiedWireless charging is not mentioned on OPPO's UK pages.
Published support term
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Optical-quality zoom
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Reverse wireless charging
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Wired charging power
Sources
Galaxy A17No source recorded
Not verified
Not verifiedOPPO lists fast charging as unsupported and publishes no charging wattage.
eSIM support
Sources
Galaxy A17No source recorded
Not verified
Not verifiedOPPO lists Nano-SIM and Nano-USIM cards and does not mention eSIM.
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Samsung Galaxy A17

128 GB · checked 28 Sept 2026

Specifications & verification
Weight190 gManufacturer claim · high confidenceSamsung
Width77.9 mmManufacturer claim · high confidenceSamsung
Thickness7.5 mmManufacturer claim · high confidenceSamsung
Display size6.7 inchesManufacturer claim · high confidence

Full-rectangle nominal diagonal; rounded corners reduce viewable area.

Samsung
Peak brightnessNot verified

Not published

Claimed video playback18 hoursManufacturer claim · high confidence

Video Playback Time (Hours, Wireless); manufacturer up-to claim. Protocols differ across brands.

Samsung
Claimed charging rateNot verified

Not published

Published total supportNot verified

Not published

Wireless chargingNot verified

Not published

Reverse wireless chargingNot verified

Not published

Headphone jackNot verified

Not published

Samsung
Expandable storageYesManufacturer claim · high confidenceSamsung
eSIM onlyNoManufacturer claim · high confidenceSamsung
IP ratingIP54Manufacturer claim · high confidence

Samsung laboratory claim: sprayed with 10 litres of fresh water per minute for 5 minutes at all angles. Not advised for beach or pool use; resistance is not permanent and may diminish with wear. Not a submersion rating.

Samsung
RAM4 GBManufacturer claim · high confidenceSamsung
Pixel densityNot verified

Not published

Maximum refresh rate90 HzManufacturer claim · high confidence

Samsung UK states a 90 Hz maximum refresh rate for this model; a minimum adaptive rate is not stated.

SamsungSamsung
Native telephoto reachNot verified

Not published

Claimed optical-quality reachNot verified

Not published

Rear camera modules3Manufacturer claim · high confidenceSamsung
8K recordingNot verified

Not published

Samsung
Manufacturer list price£209.00Reference only · not a live offer or current priceSamsung
All sources3
  1. Samsung UK Galaxy A17 technical specifications — SM-A175FZKBEUBSamsung · accessed 10 Sept 2026
  2. Samsung UK Galaxy A17 product pageSamsung · accessed 10 Sept 2026
  3. Samsung UK current phone configurations and part numbersSamsung · accessed 10 Sept 2026

OPPO A6x

128 GB · checked 26 Sept 2026

Specifications & verification
Weight205 gManufacturer claim · high confidence

OPPO gives 'about 205 g' and says size and weight may vary by configuration and manufacturing process.

OPPO
Width78.51 mmManufacturer claim · high confidenceOPPO
Thickness8.61 mmManufacturer claim · high confidenceOPPO
Display size6.75 inchesManufacturer claim · high confidenceOPPO
Peak brightnessNot verified

Not published

OPPO
Claimed video playbackNot verified

Not published

Claimed charging rateNot verified

Not published

Published total supportNot verified

Not published

Wireless chargingNot verified

Not published

OPPO
Reverse wireless chargingNot verified

Not published

Headphone jackYesManufacturer claim · high confidenceOPPO
Expandable storageYesManufacturer claim · high confidenceOPPO
eSIM onlyNoManufacturer claim · high confidenceOPPO
IP ratingIP64Manufacturer claim · high confidenceOPPOOPPO
RAM4 GBManufacturer claim · high confidence

Virtual RAM expansion is not counted as physical memory.

OPPO
Pixel density256 ppiManufacturer claim · high confidenceOPPO
Maximum refresh rate120 HzManufacturer claim · high confidenceOPPO
Native telephoto reachNot verified

Not published

Claimed optical-quality reachNot verified

Not published

Rear camera modules2Calculated from sources · medium confidence

Counts the two rear camera modules OPPO lists, including the QVGA monochrome module; the flash is not counted.

OPPO
8K recordingNot verified

Not published

OPPO
Manufacturer list priceNot verified
All sources3
  1. OPPO UK A6x specificationsOPPO · accessed 26 Sept 2026
  2. OPPO UK A6x product page and footnotesOPPO · accessed 26 Sept 2026
  3. OPPO UK product security update periodOPPO · accessed 26 Sept 2026
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