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).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nokia XR30
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
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
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Nokia XR30
- 6.7"
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Nokia XR30
- 4600 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Nokia XR30 and Samsung Galaxy A17 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G leads Nokia XR30 by 1.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Nokia XR30
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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).