| Name | Apple iPhone 17e | Samsung Galaxy A55 |
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| MSRP | $599 | $459.99 |
| Released | Mar 2026 | Mar 2024 |
| Availability | Available | Available |
| Check price: | Apple, Amazon | Samsung, Amazon |
| Operating system | ||
| Operating system (OS) | iOS 26.3 | Android 14 |
| Latest OS update? | - | - |
| Display specifications | ||
| Display type | OLED | AMOLED |
| Display size (inch) | 6.1″ | 6.6″ |
| Resolution (H×W) | 2532×1170 | 2340×1080 |
| Aspect ratio (H:W) | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Pixel density (PPI) | 460 PPI | 390 PPI |
| HDR support (types) | HDR10 | HDR10+ |
| Refresh rate (max) | 60 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Hardware | ||
| Chipset | Apple A19 | Exynos 1480 |
| GPU | Apple GPU (4-core) | Xclipse 530 |
| CPU cores | 6-core | 8-core |
| CPU clock speed (max) | 4.26 GHz | 2.75 GHz |
| RAM options (GB) | 8 GB | 6 GB | 8 GB | 12 GB |
| Memory options (GB) | 256 | 512 | 128 | 256 |
| Memory card slot? (microSD) | ❌ | ✔ |
| Main camera layout | ||
| Primary (wide) | 48 MP | 50 MP |
| Ultrawide | ❌ | 12 MP |
| Telephoto | ❌ | ❌ |
| Optical zoom | ❌ | ❌ |
| Other cameras (macro/depth) | ❌ | 5 MP macro |
| Main camera features | ||
| Photo HDR? | ✔ | ✔ |
| Video HDR? | ✔ | ❌ |
| 8K video? | ❌ | ❌ |
| 4K video? | 24/25/30/60 fps | 30 fps |
| 1080p video? | 25/30/60/120/240 fps | 30/60 fps |
| Other resolutions? | 720p@30 fps | 720p@240 fps |
| Selfie-camera layout | ||
| Primary | 12 MP wide | 32 MP wide |
| Secondary | SL 3D | ❌ |
| Selfie-camera features | ||
| Face recognition? | Face ID | Face unlock |
| Selfie photo HDR? | ✔ | ❌ |
| 4K selfie video? | 24/25/30/60 fps | 30 fps |
| 1080p selfie video? | 25/30/60/120 fps | 30/60 fps |
| Other resolutions? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Connectivity | ||
| SIM type? (physical) | Nano | Nano |
| Dual SIM? (card slots) | ❌ China only | ✔ |
| eSIM? | ✔ | ✔ |
| Cellular networks | 5G | 5G |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| NFC? | ✔ | ✔ |
| Charging & data port | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 2.0 |
| Battery, power & charging | ||
| Battery capacity (3.7V) | 4005 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Wired charging speed? | ? | 25 W |
| Wireless charging? | 15 Watt | ❌ |
| Reverse wireless charging? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Audio | ||
| Speakers | 2.0 (stereo) | 2.0 (stereo) |
| 3.5 mm AUX out port? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Build & materials | ||
| IP-Code | IP68 | IP67 |
| Screen material | Ceramic Shield 2 | Gorilla Glass Victus+ |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Back material | Glass | Gorilla Glass |
| Layout & design | ||
| Selfie camera placement? | Notch | Punch hole |
| Fingerprint sensor? | ❌ | Under display |
| Special design features? | Action button | - |
| Color options: | Black, White, Soft Pink | Iceblue, Lilac, Navy, Lemon |
| Size & weight | ||
| Size (cm H×W×D): | 14.67×7.15×0.78 | 16.11×7.74×0.82 |
| Size (inch H×W×D): | 5.78×2.81×0.31 | 6.34×3.05×0.32 |
| Weight (gram): | 169 | 213 |
| Weight (oz): | 5.96 | 7.51 |
| In the box | ||
| Cables? | USB-C to C | USB-C to C |
| Charger? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Adapters? | ❌ | ❌ |
| Other | SIM tool (outside USA) | SIM tool |
| More info | ||
| Model numbers | A3634, A3575 | SM-A556 |
| User guide / manual | - | User guide |
| Official site link: | Apple.com | Samsung.com |
| Check price & reviews | ||
| See price and reviews: | Apple, Amazon | Samsung, Amazon |
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