Nubia Air vs Samsung Galaxy A17 4G
The Nubia Air (2025) runs on the Unisoc T8300, while the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99; estimated prices are $182 and $153. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Air leads — 34/100 vs 26/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Air is faster in AnTuTu (639,225 vs 548,631); the Nubia Air is noticeably lighter (172g vs 190g).
Nubia Air
Samsung Galaxy A17 4G
- Higher AnTuTu: 639225 vs 548631
- Better Geekbench Single: 880 vs 760
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2073 vs 1890
- Faster charging: 33W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 172g vs 190g
- Better camera (29/100 vs 28/100)
- Longer battery life (39/100 vs 37/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (85/100 vs 62/100)
- Cheaper: $153 vs $182
- Better value for money (99/100 vs 97/100)
Comparing the Nubia Air vs the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G, the Nubia Air scores 8 points higher (34/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Nubia Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Air and the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G are nearly equal (29/100 vs 28/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Air and the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G are nearly equal (39/100 vs 37/100). In the "design" category, the Nubia Air notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G (85/100 vs 62/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G and the Nubia Air are nearly equal (99/100 vs 97/100).
| Specification | Nubia Air | Samsung Galaxy A17 4G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T8300 | MediaTek Helio G99 | |
| AnTuTu | 639225 | 548631 | |
| Geekbench Single | 880 | 760 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2073 | 1890 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1224x2720 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 164.2×76.6×6.7 mm | 164.4×77.9×7.5 mm | |
| Weight | 172 g | 190 g | |
| Price | $182 | $153 |
Nubia Air
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Front: 20MP
Samsung Galaxy A17 4G
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 13MP
Nubia Air
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1224x2720
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A17 4G
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Nubia Air
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A17 4G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nubia Air and Samsung Galaxy A17 4G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Air leads Samsung Galaxy A17 4G by 16.5% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $29. Samsung Galaxy A17 4G is cheaper by $29.
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Air significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Air and the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G are nearly equal (29/100 vs 28/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Air and the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G are nearly equal (39/100 vs 37/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nubia Air notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G (85/100 vs 62/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G and the Nubia Air are nearly equal (99/100 vs 97/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Air or the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G?
The Nubia Air edges out the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nubia Air and the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G?
The Nubia Air has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G — 26/100.
Should you choose the Nubia Air over the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G?
The Nubia Air is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy A17 4G is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.