Nokia G11 vs Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
The Nokia G11 (2022) runs on the Unisoc T606, while the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (2025) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1330; launch prices were $149 and $166. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G leads — 48/100 vs 29/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Nokia G11 has the bigger battery (5050 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G is faster in AnTuTu (602,971 vs 330,006).
Nokia G11
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
- Bigger battery: 5050 vs 5000 mAh
- Lighter: 189g vs 192g
- Cheaper at launch: $149 vs $166
- Overall rating 29/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 602971 vs 330006
- Better Geekbench Single: 952 vs 378
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1963 vs 1335
- Faster charging: 25W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (47/100 vs 27/100)
- Better camera (33/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (67/100 vs 44/100)
- Better portability (68/100 vs 60/100)
Comparing the Nokia G11 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 (47/100 vs 27/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G leads (33/100 vs 10/100). Value score: Nokia G11 — 34/100, Samsung Galaxy A17 5G — 68/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G notably outperforms the Nokia G11 (47/100 vs 27/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G notably outperforms the Nokia G11 (67/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G notably outperforms the Nokia G11 (33/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G is a bit better (52/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G is a bit better (68/100 vs 60/100).
| Specification | Nokia G11 | Samsung Galaxy A17 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T606 | Samsung Exynos 1330 | |
| AnTuTu | 330006 | 602971 | |
| Geekbench Single | 378 | 952 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1335 | 1963 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1600x720 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5050 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 15 / One UI 7 | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.6×75.9×8.5 mm | — | |
| Weight | 189 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $149 | $166 |
Nokia G11
- Main: 13MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 13MP
Nokia G11
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1600x720
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Nokia G11
- 5050 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Nokia G11 and Samsung Galaxy A17 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G leads Nokia G11 by 45.3% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $17. Nokia G11 was $17 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G notably outperforms the Nokia G11 (47/100 vs 27/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G notably outperforms the Nokia G11 (67/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G notably outperforms the Nokia G11 (33/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G is a bit better (52/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G is a bit better (68/100 vs 60/100).
Which is better: the Nokia G11 or the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G?
The Samsung Galaxy A17 5G is noticeably better than the Nokia G11 — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Nokia G11 and the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G?
The Nokia G11 has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G — 48/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nokia G11 or the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G?
The Samsung Galaxy A17 5G leads on camera score (33/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nokia G11 or the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G?
The Samsung Galaxy A17 5G leads on performance (47/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the Nokia G11 over the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G?
The Nokia G11 is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy A17 5G is a better fit for everyday use.