Nokia G400 vs Samsung Galaxy A17 5G

The Nokia G400 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G, while the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (2025) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1330. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G leads — 48/100 vs 43/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G is faster in AnTuTu (602,971 vs 477,542).

The Samsung Galaxy A17 5G edges out the Nokia G400 by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia G400
Performance 41
Display 66
Camera 33
Battery 43
Portability 51
Value for money
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
Performance 47
Display 67
Camera 33
Battery 52
Portability 68
Value for money 68
What makes Nokia G400 better?
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Overall rating 43/100
What makes Samsung Galaxy A17 5G better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 602971 vs 477542
  • Better Geekbench Single: 952 vs 746
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 1963 vs 1816
  • Faster charging: 25W vs 20W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Lighter: 192g vs 198g

  • Higher performance (47/100 vs 41/100)
  • Longer battery life (52/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better display (67/100 vs 66/100)
  • Better portability (68/100 vs 51/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nokia G400 vs the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G scores 5 points higher (48/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G is a bit better (47/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G and the Nokia G400 are nearly equal (67/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 33/100. In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G notably outperforms the Nokia G400 (68/100 vs 51/100).

Nokia G400: The Nokia G400 is a better fit for everyday use.
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G: The Samsung Galaxy A17 5G is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nokia G400 Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G Samsung Exynos 1330
AnTuTu 477542 602971
Geekbench Single 746 952
Geekbench Multi 1816 1963
Display 6.6" IPS LCD 6.7" Super AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2408 1080x2340
Refresh rate 120 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 20W 25W
Main camera 48 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 5 MP 5 MP
Front camera 16 MP 13 MP
RAM 4GB 4GB / 6GB / 8GB
Storage 64GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 12 Android 15 / One UI 7
NFC yes
Dimensions 166.4×76.7×8.8 mm
Weight 198 g 192 g
Launch price $166
Camera comparison
Nokia G400
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 5MP
  • Front: 16MP
33
camera
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 5MP
  • Front: 13MP
33
camera
Display comparison
Nokia G400
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2408
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
66
display
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
  • 6.7" Super AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
67
display
Battery and charging
Nokia G400
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 20W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless charging: no data
52
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nokia G400 and Samsung Galaxy A17 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nokia G400 Qualcomm Snapdragon 480+ 5G
43/100
477542 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G Samsung Exynos 1330
48/100 +20.8%
602971 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy A17 5G leads Nokia G400 by 20.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nokia G400
Price unknown
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
$166
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G is a bit better (47/100 vs 41/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G and the Nokia G400 are nearly equal (67/100 vs 66/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 33/100.

battery

In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G notably outperforms the Nokia G400 (68/100 vs 51/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia G400 or the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G?

The Samsung Galaxy A17 5G edges out the Nokia G400 by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Nokia G400 and the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G?

The Nokia G400 has a MobileRank rating of 43/100, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G — 48/100.

Which is more powerful: the Nokia G400 or the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G?

The Samsung Galaxy A17 5G leads on performance (47/100 vs 41/100).

Should you choose the Nokia G400 over the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G?

The Nokia G400 is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy A17 5G is a better fit for everyday use.