Nokia X30 vs Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
The Nokia X30 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 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 45/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4200); the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G is faster in AnTuTu (603,772 vs 592,015).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia X30
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
What makes Nokia X30 better?
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2101 vs 1826
- Faster charging: 33W vs 25W
- Lighter: 185g vs 192g
- Better camera (37/100 vs 33/100)
- Better display (69/100 vs 67/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A17 5G better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 603772 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 960 vs 905
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4200 mAh
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 29/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nokia X30 vs the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G scores 3 points higher (48/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G leads (52/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 46/100. In the "display" category, the Nokia X30 and the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G are nearly equal (69/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia X30 and the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G are nearly equal (37/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G notably outperforms the Nokia X30 (52/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 68/100.
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nokia X30 | Samsung Galaxy A17 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | Samsung Exynos 1330 | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 603772 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 960 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2101 | 1826 | |
| Display | 6.4" AMOLED | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 4200 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 15 / One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 700 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP67 | — | |
| Dimensions | 158.9×73.9×8.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 185 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | — | $166 |
Camera comparison
Nokia X30
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Nokia X30
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Nokia X30
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia X30 and Samsung Galaxy A17 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G leads Nokia X30 by 1.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Nokia X30
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performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 46/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Nokia X30 and the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G are nearly equal (69/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nokia X30 and the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G are nearly equal (37/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G notably outperforms the Nokia X30 (52/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 68/100.
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nokia X30 or the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G?
The Samsung Galaxy A17 5G edges out the Nokia X30 by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nokia X30 and the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G?
The Nokia X30 has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G — 48/100.
Should you choose the Nokia X30 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 29/100).