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Apple iPhone 8 vs Samsung Galaxy A17

The Apple iPhone 8 and Samsung Galaxy A17 are both upper mid-range smartphones available in Pakistan. The Samsung Galaxy A17 is priced at Rs. 67,499 while the Apple iPhone 8 costs Rs. 99,999 — a difference of Rs. 32,500.

  • 5,000mAh vs 1,821mAh battery
  • 90Hz vs 60Hz display
  • 6GB vs 2GB RAM
  • Rs. 32,500 price difference
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Apple iPhone 8

Apple iPhone 8

2GB / 64GB
Rs. 99,999
Price in Pakistan
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Samsung Galaxy A17

Samsung Galaxy A17

6GB / 128GB
Rs. 67,499
Price in Pakistan
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Overall Winner Samsung Galaxy A17 Wins 4 out of 4 categories
Quick Verdict
  • 🎮Choose Samsung Galaxy A17 if gaming and smooth frame rates are your priority.
  • 📷Choose Samsung Galaxy A17 if you want the better camera for photos and videos.
  • 🔋Choose Samsung Galaxy A17 if battery life and all-day usage matter most.
  • 💰Choose Samsung Galaxy A17 if you want the best value for your money.
  • ⚡Choose Samsung Galaxy A17 if raw performance and multitasking are your focus.

Score Comparison

Based on MobileDaam rating system
Category
Apple iPhone 8
Samsung Galaxy A17
Performance
43.0
63.5 ★
Camera
40.0
76.0 ★
Battery
40.0
86.0 ★
Gaming
43.5
61.5 ★
Overall
43.7
74.3 ★
Value for Money
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Best Value ★

Scores are out of 100. Value for Money = overall score per rupee spent.

Performance Samsung Galaxy A17
Apple iPhone 8
43.0
Samsung Galaxy A17
63.5
Camera Samsung Galaxy A17
Apple iPhone 8
40.0
Samsung Galaxy A17
76.0
Battery Samsung Galaxy A17
Apple iPhone 8
40.0
Samsung Galaxy A17
86.0
Gaming Samsung Galaxy A17
Apple iPhone 8
43.5
Samsung Galaxy A17
61.5
Overall Samsung Galaxy A17
Apple iPhone 8
43.7
Samsung Galaxy A17
74.3
Value for Money Samsung Galaxy A17
Apple iPhone 8
Lower Value
Samsung Galaxy A17
Best Value
Performance Winner
Samsung Galaxy A17
Samsung Galaxy A17
63.5/100
Camera Winner
Samsung Galaxy A17
Samsung Galaxy A17
76.0/100
Battery Winner
Samsung Galaxy A17
Samsung Galaxy A17
86.0/100
Gaming Winner
Samsung Galaxy A17
Samsung Galaxy A17
61.5/100
Overall Winner
Samsung Galaxy A17
Samsung Galaxy A17
74.3/100
Best Value
Samsung Galaxy A17
Samsung Galaxy A17
Better Value for Money

At a Glance

Category
Winner
⚡ Performance
🏆 Samsung Galaxy A17
📷 Camera
🏆 Samsung Galaxy A17
🔋 Battery
🏆 Samsung Galaxy A17
🎮 Gaming
🏆 Samsung Galaxy A17
💰 Value
🏆 Samsung Galaxy A17
📱 Display
Screen Size
4.70"
6.70"
Display Type
Retina IPS LCD, 625 nits (typ)
Super AMOLED Capacitive Touchscreen, Multitouch
Resolution
750x1334
1080x2340
Refresh Rate
60 Hz
90 Hz
⚡ Performance
Chipset
Apple A11 Bionic (10 nm)
Mediatek Helio G99 (6 nm)
GPU
Apple GPU (three-core graphics)
Mali-G57 MC2
RAM
2 GB
6 GB
Storage
64 GB
128 GB
📸 Camera
Main Camera
12 MP, f/1.8, 28mm (wide), PDAF, OIS
Triple Camera: 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.76", AF, OIS + 5 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide), 1/5.0" + 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro), LED Flash
Selfie Camera
7 MP, f/2.2
13 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/3.1, Video (1080p@30fps)
Video Recording
4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps
1080p@30fps
🔋 Battery
Battery Capacity
1821 mAh
5000 mAh
Charging
15W wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min Wireless (Qi)
Fast battery 25W wired
📶 Network & Connectivity
5G
✗ No
✗ No
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
5.3 with A2DP, LE
NFC
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
USB
Lightning, USB 2.0
USB Type-C 2.0
📞 SIM & Audio
SIM Type
Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
🎨 Design & Build
Dimensions
138.4 x 67.3 x 7.3 mm (5.45 x 2.65 x 0.29 in)
164.4 x 77.9 x 7.5 mm
Weight
148g
190g
Build Material
Glass front (Corning-made glass), glass back (Corning-made glass), aluminum frame
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+, Mohs level 5
Colors
Silver, Space Gray, Gold, Red
Black, Gray, Light blue
💻 Software
Operating System
iOS 11, up to iOS 16.7.12
Android 15

Our Verdict

Samsung Galaxy A17 is the overall winner in this comparison, scoring 74.3/100 overall. It excels in Performance, Camera, Battery, Gaming. Apple iPhone 8 puts up a strong fight with a score of 43.7/100.

Pros & Cons Comparison

Apple iPhone 8

Pros
  • NFC payments
Cons
  • Basic processor
  • Average camera
  • Below-average battery

Samsung Galaxy A17

Pros
  • Decent everyday performance
  • All-day battery life
  • NFC payments
Cons
  • Average camera
  • No 5G

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better, Apple iPhone 8 or Samsung Galaxy A17?

Samsung Galaxy A17 is the overall winner with a score of 74.3/100, winning in 4 out of 4 categories.

Which has a better camera, Apple iPhone 8 or Samsung Galaxy A17?

Samsung Galaxy A17 wins in camera with 76.0/100 vs 40.0/100.

Which has better battery life?

Samsung Galaxy A17 has better battery with a score of 86.0/100.

Which is better for gaming?

Samsung Galaxy A17 is better for gaming with a score of 61.5/100.

Which offers better value for money?

Samsung Galaxy A17 offers better value at PKR 67,499 with a value score of 3.1.

What is the price difference between Apple iPhone 8 and Samsung Galaxy A17?

Apple iPhone 8 costs PKR 99,999 while Samsung Galaxy A17 costs PKR 67,499. The price difference is PKR 32,500.

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Apple iPhone 8
Rs. 99,999
Samsung Galaxy A17
Rs. 67,499