This is a side-by-side specs comparison of the realme 13+ 5G and SAMSUNG Galaxy A17 5G smartphones.
The realme 13+ 5G features a 6.67-inch display, 80W fast charging, IP65 dust & water resistance and MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Energy chipset.
Meanwhile, the SAMSUNG Galaxy A17 5G features a slightly larger 6.7-inch display, 25W fast charging, IP54 dust & water resistance and Exynos 1330 chipset. It is more affordable.
| Specs | realme 13+ 5G | SAMSUNG Galaxy A17 5G |
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| Design and Display | ||
| Display | 6.67-inch FHD+ AMOLED Display (1080 x 2400 Pixels 395 ppi) with 20:9 Aspect Ratio, 120Hz Refresh Rate, 600 nits typ., 2000 nits peak, HDR10+, and punch-hole | 6.7-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED Display (1080 x 2340 Pixels, 385 ppi) with Corning Gorilla Glass Victus, 19.5:9 Aspect Ratio, 90Hz Refresh Rate, 800nits High Brightness Mode (HBM) and notch |
| Size | 161.7 x 74.7 x 7.6 mm | 164.4 x 77.9 x 7.5 mm |
| Weight | 185 g | 192 g |
| Build | Glass front, Polycarbonate back | Glass front, Plastic back |
| Durability | IP65 dust & water resistance | IP54 dust & splash resistance |
| Colors | Victory Gold, Dark Purple | Black, Gray |
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realme 13+ 5G The realme 13+ 5G has a sharper, brighter, and smoother display. It is also lighter and more durable. |
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| Performance | ||
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Energy (4 nm) | Exynos 1330 (5 nm) |
| CPU | Octa Core CPU 4x Cortex-A78 @ 2.5GHz & 4x Cortex-A55 @ 2.0GHz |
Octa Core CPU 2x Cortex-A78 @ 2.4GHz & 6x Cortex-A55 @ 2.0GHz |
| GPU | Mali-G615 MC2 | Mali-G68 MP2 |
| RAM | 12 GB | 4GB or 8GB of RAM |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB or 256GB |
| Expansion | 1TB via microSD | 2TB via microSD |
| OS | Android 14 with realme UI 5.0 | Android 15 with One UI 7, up to 6 major OS upgrades |
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realme 13+ 5G
The realme 13+ 5G has better performance and a higher RAM capacity. |
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| Cameras | ||
| Rear Camera | Triple Cameras: 50MP Main Camera (Sony LYT-600, f/1.8 Aperture, Autofocus, OIS) 2MP Depth Sensor Adjunct Lens -LED Flash -Up to 4K@30fps video recording, 1080p@60fps with EIS+OIS video stabilization |
Triple Cameras: 50MP Main Camera (f/1.8 Aperture, Autofocus, OIS) 5MP Ultrawide (f/2.2 Aperture) 2MP Macro (f/2.4 Aperture) -LED Flash -Up to 1080p video recording, EIS video stabilization |
| Front Camera |
16 Megapixels (f/2.4 Aperture) - Up to 1080p video recording |
13 Megapixels (f/2.0 Aperture) - Up to 1080p video recording |
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SAMSUNG Galaxy A17 5G
SAMSUNG Galaxy A17 5G has the more capable camera system with a more capable ultrawide camera. However, realme 13+ 5G counters with higher-resolution 4K rear video recording. |
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| Connectivity | ||
| Networks | 5G, 4G LTE (with VoLTE), 3G HSPA+, 2G EDGE & GPRS Networks | 5G, 4G LTE (with VoLTE), 3G HSPA+, 2G EDGE & GPRS Networks |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac/6 | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac (dual band) |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM) | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM) |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Infrared | No | |
| Location | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS |
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realme 13+ 5G
The realme 13+ 5G has better Wi-Fi connectivity. |
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| Audio and Features | ||
| USB OTG | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C | USB Type-C |
| 3.5mm Audio Jack | No | No |
| Audio Enhancement | Stereo Dual Speakers | None |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Sensors |
Face Recognition & Fingerprint Sensor Proximity Sensor & Ambient Light Sensor Compass, Gyroscope & Accelerometer |
Face Recognition & Fingerprint Sensor Proximity Sensor & Ambient Light Sensor Compass, Gyroscope & Accelerometer |
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realme 13+ 5G
Based on the specs, it has stereo speakers. |
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| Battery and Charging | ||
| Battery | 5000 mAh (Non-removable) | 5000 mAh (Non-removable) |
| Charging | 80W Fast Charging (50% in 19 minutes) | 25W Fast Charging (50% in 30 minutes) |
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realme 13+ 5G
The realme 13+ 5G has a faster charging. |
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| Price and Availability | ||
| Price | ₱19,999.00 - Official Price in the Philippines | ₱13,590.00 - Official price of 4GB+128GB version in the Philippines ₱19,890.00 - Official price of 8GB+256GB version in the Philippines |
| Release Date | October 24, 2024 | August 26, 2025 |
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