Nokia 8 vs Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
The Nokia 8 (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835, while the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (2025) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1330; launch prices were $699 and $166. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G leads — 48/100 vs 29/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3090); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G is faster in AnTuTu (603,772 vs 438,016); the Nokia 8 is noticeably lighter (160g vs 192g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia 8
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
What makes Nokia 8 better?
- Lighter: 160g vs 192g
- Better portability (84/100 vs 68/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A17 5G better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 603772 vs 438016
- Better Geekbench Single: 960 vs 427
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1826 vs 1500
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3090 mAh
- Faster charging: 25W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 90Hz vs 60Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $166 vs $699
- Higher performance (46/100 vs 33/100)
- Better camera (33/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (67/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia 8 vs the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G scores 19 points higher (48/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G leads (46/100 vs 33/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G leads (33/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G leads (52/100 vs 12/100). Value score: Nokia 8 — 0/100, Samsung Galaxy A17 5G — 66/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G is a bit better (46/100 vs 33/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (67/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (33/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (52/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (84/100 vs 68/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia 8 | Samsung Galaxy A17 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 | Samsung Exynos 1330 | |
| AnTuTu | 438016 | 603772 | |
| Geekbench Single | 427 | 960 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1500 | 1826 | |
| Display | 5.3" IPS LCD | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2560x1440 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 3090 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 7.1 | Android 15 / One UI 7 | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 151.5×73.7×7.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 160 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $699 | $166 |
Camera comparison
Nokia 8
- Main: 13MP f/2.0
- Front: 13MP
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Nokia 8
- 5.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2560x1440
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Nokia 8
- 3090 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia 8 and Samsung Galaxy A17 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G leads Nokia 8 by 27.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $533. Samsung Galaxy A17 5G was $533 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G is a bit better (46/100 vs 33/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (67/100 vs 52/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G notably outperforms the Nokia 8 (33/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G significantly outperforms the Nokia 8 (52/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nokia 8 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (84/100 vs 68/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia 8 or the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G?
The Samsung Galaxy A17 5G is noticeably better than the Nokia 8 — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Nokia 8 and the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G?
The Nokia 8 has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G — 48/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia 8 or the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G?
The Samsung Galaxy A17 5G leads on camera score (33/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia 8 or the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G?
The Samsung Galaxy A17 5G leads on performance (46/100 vs 33/100).
Should you choose the Nokia 8 over the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is battery life — better on the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (52/100 vs 12/100).