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Choosing the Winner: Samsung Galaxy A17 5G vs Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
VS
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
Specifications
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
VS
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
Build Quality
| Device Height | 164.4 mm (6.47 inches) | 164 mm (6.46 inches) |
| Device Width | 77.9 mm (3.07 inches) | 78 mm (3.07 inches) |
| Device Thickness | 7.5 mm (0.3 inches) | 8.3 mm (0.33 inches) |
| Device Weight | 192 g (6.77 oz) | 199 g (7.02 oz) |
| Water Resistance | IP54 | IP54 |
| Back Panel Material | Glass | Glass |
| Frame Construction | Plastic | Plastic |
| Available Color Options | Black, Gray, Blue | White, Black |
| Biometric Security | Yes, in-button | Yes, in-display |
| Display Coverage | 86% | 86.9% |
System on Chip
| Processing Chip | Samsung Exynos 1330 | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro |
| Maximum Clock Speed | 2400 MHz | 2500 MHz |
| Processor Core Count | 8 (2 + 6) | 8 (4 + 4) |
| CPU Architecture | - 6 cores at 2 GHz: Cortex-A55- 2 cores at 2.4 GHz: Cortex-A78 | - 4 cores at 2 GHz: Cortex-A55- 4 cores at 2.5 GHz: Cortex-A78 |
| Production Details | Samsung | TSMC |
| Chip Manufacturing Process | 5 nanometers | 4 nanometers |
| AI Processing Unit | Yes | MediaTek APU 655 |
| Graphics Processor | Mali-G68 MP2 | Mali-G615 MP2 |
| Graphics Clock Speed | 949 MHz | 1047 MHz |
| GPU Shader Units | 64 | 256 |
| Computational Performance | ~121.5 GFLOPS | ~536.1 GFLOPS |
Random Access Memory
| Memory Capacity | 4 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Clock Speed | 2133 MHz | 2133 MHz |
| Memory Technology | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Memory Channels | 2 | 2 |
Storage Specifications
| Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Technology | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 |
| Expandable Storage | MicroSD | MicroSD |
Operating System
| OS Version | Android 15 | Android 15 |
| Read-Only Memory | One UI 7.0 | Nothing OS 3.5 |
Battery Endurance Tests
| Web Browsing Battery Life | 06:03 hr | 10:31 hr |
| Video Playback Battery Life | 11:31 hr | 18:14 hr |
| Standby Battery Duration | 98 hr | 124 hr |
Primary Camera
| Camera Sensor Configuration | 50 megapixels | 50 megapixels |
| Zoom Capability | Digital | Digital |
| Camera Flash | LED | LED |
| 8K Video Support | No | No |
| 4K Video Support | No | Up to 30FPS |
| Full HD Video Support | Up to 30FPS | Up to 60FPS |
| Slow-Motion Video | 120 FPS (720p) | 120 FPS (720p) |
| Widest Lens Field of View | 120° | |
| Camera Lens Count | 1) Standard: 50 MP 2) Ultrawide: 5 MP 3) Macro: 2 MP | 1) Standard: 50 MP 2) Ultrawide: 8 MP 3) Macro: 2 MP |
| Camera Special Features | - Bokeh mode - Pro mode | - Bokeh mode - Pro mode |
Front Camera
| Front Camera Megapixels | 13 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Front Camera Resolution | 4160 x 3120 | |
| Front Camera Aperture | f/2.0 | f/2.5 |
| Front Camera Focal Length | 26 mm | |
| Front Camera Sensor | GalaxyCore GC13A0 | |
| Front Camera Sensor Dimensions | 1/3.1" (≈ 0.32 inch) | |
| Front Camera Pixel Size | 1.12 micron | |
| Front Camera Autofocus | No | No |
| Front Camera Stabilization | No | Digital |
| Front Camera Video Resolution | 1080p (Full HD) at 30 FPS | 1080p (Full HD) at 60 FPS |
| 3D Depth Sensor | No | No |
Network Specifications
| SIM Card Count | 2 | 2 |
| SIM Card Type | Nano | Nano |
| Dual SIM Functionality | Standby | Standby |
| eSIM Capability | Yes | Yes |
| Hybrid SIM Slot | No | No |
| 2G Network Support | GSM850, GSM900, DCS1800, PCS1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
| 3G Network Support | UMTS B1(2100), B2(1900), B4(AWS), B5(850), B8(900) | UMTS 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 19 |
| 4G Network Support | LTE B1(2100), B2(1900), B3(1800), B4(AWS), B5(850), B7(2600), B8(900), B12(700), B17(700), B20(800), B26(850), B28(700), B66(AWS-3) | LTE 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66 |
| 5G Network Compatibility | Yes | Yes |
Audio Specifications
| Sound Output | Mono | Mono |
| 3.5mm Audio Jack | No | No |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Advanced Audio Processing | Yes | No |
Additional Features
| Product Category | Budget | Mid-range |
| Announcement Date | August 2025 | October 2025 |
| Initial Pricing | $229 | $249 |
| Sensor List | - Proximity sensor - Gyroscope - Accelerometer - Ambient light sensor - Compass - Fingerprint | - Proximity sensor - Gyroscope - Accelerometer - Ambient light sensor - Compass - Fingerprint |
Final Rating
| Display Rating | 73 | 90 |
| Camera Rating | 53* | 74* |
| Gaming Performance Rating | 22 | 30 |
| Battery Rating | 61 | 86 |
| Connectivity Rating | 71 | 77 |
| Overall Review Score | 55* | 70* |
Phone Price Comparison
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
$229.00 USD
EUR
192.52
INR
20,746.19
NGN
309,974.77
JPY
35,410.73
MYR
898.53
CNY
1,584.38
ZAR
3,651.08
RUB
17,700.51
GBP
167.72
CHF
175.76
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite
$249.00 USD
EUR
209.33
INR
22,558.08
NGN
337,046.80
JPY
38,503.37
MYR
977.00
CNY
1,722.76
ZAR
3,969.96
RUB
19,246.41
GBP
182.37
CHF
191.11
