Nokia XR30 vs Samsung Galaxy A17 5G

The Nokia XR30 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695, 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 46/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G is faster in AnTuTu (603,772 vs 592,015).

The Samsung Galaxy A17 5G edges out the Nokia XR30 by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Nokia XR30

Performance 46
Display 66
Camera 43
Battery 37
Portability —
Value for money —

Samsung Galaxy A17 5G

Performance 46
Display 67
Camera 33
Battery 52
Portability 68
Value for money 66

What makes Nokia XR30 better?

  • Better Geekbench Multi: 2101 vs 1826
  • Faster charging: 33W vs 25W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP

  • Better camera (43/100 vs 33/100)

What makes Samsung Galaxy A17 5G better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 603772 vs 592015
  • Better Geekbench Single: 960 vs 905
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4600 mAh

  • Longer battery life (52/100 vs 37/100)
  • Better display (67/100 vs 66/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nokia XR30 vs the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G scores 2 points higher (48/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR30 leads (43/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G leads (52/100 vs 37/100). 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 XR30 are nearly equal (67/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR30 is a bit better (43/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G notably outperforms the Nokia XR30 (52/100 vs 37/100).

Specs comparison

Specification Nokia XR30 Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 Samsung Exynos 1330
AnTuTu 592015 603772
Geekbench Single 905 960
Geekbench Multi 2101 1826
Display 6.7" 6.7" Super AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1080x2340
Refresh rate — 90 Hz
Battery 4600 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 33W 25W
Main camera 64 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 5 MP
Front camera 16 MP 13 MP
RAM 6GB 4GB / 6GB / 8GB
Storage 128GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 13 Android 15 / One UI 7
NFC yes —
Protection IP68 —
Weight — 192 g
Launch price — $166

Camera comparison

Nokia XR30

  • Main: 64MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
43
camera

Samsung Galaxy A17 5G

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 5MP
  • Front: 13MP
33
camera

Display comparison

Nokia XR30

  • 6.7"
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: —
66
display

Samsung Galaxy A17 5G

  • 6.7" Super AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
67
display

Battery and charging

Nokia XR30

  • 4600 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
37
battery

Samsung Galaxy A17 5G

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless charging: no data
52
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Nokia XR30 and Samsung Galaxy A17 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nokia XR30 Qualcomm Snapdragon 695
46/100
592015 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G Samsung Exynos 1330
48/100 +1.9%
603772 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy A17 5G leads Nokia XR30 by 1.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Nokia XR30

Price unknown

Samsung Galaxy A17 5G

$166

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 XR30 are nearly equal (67/100 vs 66/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nokia XR30 is a bit better (43/100 vs 33/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G notably outperforms the Nokia XR30 (52/100 vs 37/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Nokia XR30 or the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G?

The Samsung Galaxy A17 5G edges out the Nokia XR30 by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Nokia XR30 and the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G?

The Nokia XR30 has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G — 48/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nokia XR30 or the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G?

The Nokia XR30 leads on camera score (43/100 vs 33/100).

Should you choose the Nokia XR30 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 37/100).