Nokia G60 vs Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
The Nokia G60 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695, while the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (2025) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1330; launch prices were $329 and $166. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G leads — 48/100 vs 43/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G is faster in AnTuTu (603,772 vs 592,015).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia G60
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
What makes Nokia G60 better?
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2101 vs 1826
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 190g vs 192g
- Overall rating 43/100
What makes Samsung Galaxy A17 5G better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 603772 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 960 vs 905
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 25W vs 20W
- Cheaper at launch: $166 vs $329
- Better camera (33/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 33/100)
- Better display (67/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (68/100 vs 59/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia G60 vs the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G scores 5 points higher (48/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G leads (52/100 vs 33/100). Value score: Nokia G60 — 22/100, 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, both devices are on the same level — 46/100. In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G and the Nokia G60 are nearly equal (67/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G and the Nokia G60 are nearly equal (33/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G notably outperforms the Nokia G60 (52/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G is a bit better (68/100 vs 59/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia G60 | Samsung Galaxy A17 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 | Samsung Exynos 1330 | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 603772 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 960 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2101 | 1826 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2408x1080 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 15 / One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 400 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP52 | — | |
| Dimensions | 166.0×75.9×8.6 mm | — | |
| Weight | 190 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $329 | $166 |
Camera comparison
Nokia G60
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Nokia G60
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2408x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Nokia G60
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia G60 and Samsung Galaxy A17 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G leads Nokia G60 by 1.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $163. Samsung Galaxy A17 5G was $163 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 46/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G and the Nokia G60 are nearly equal (67/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G and the Nokia G60 are nearly equal (33/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G notably outperforms the Nokia G60 (52/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G is a bit better (68/100 vs 59/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia G60 or the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G?
The Samsung Galaxy A17 5G edges out the Nokia G60 by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nokia G60 and the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G?
The Nokia G60 has a MobileRank rating of 43/100, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G — 48/100.
Should you choose the Nokia G60 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 33/100).