Nubia Music vs Samsung Galaxy M17
The Nubia Music (2024) runs on the Unisoc SC9863A, while the Samsung Galaxy M17 (2025) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1330; estimated prices are $111 and $130. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy M17 leads — 26/100 vs 25/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy M17 is faster in AnTuTu (607,137 vs 153,667); the Samsung Galaxy M17 is thinner (7.5mm vs 8.6mm).
Nubia Music
Samsung Galaxy M17
- Cheaper: $111 vs $130
- Overall rating 25/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 607137 vs 153667
- Better Geekbench Single: 952 vs 205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1963 vs 846
- Faster charging: 25W vs 10W
- Lighter: 192g vs 199g
- Better camera (28/100 vs 24/100)
- Longer battery life (37/100 vs 36/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (60/100 vs 51/100)
Comparing the Nubia Music vs the Samsung Galaxy M17, the Samsung Galaxy M17 scores 1 points higher (26/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 50/100. In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 and the Nubia Music are nearly equal (28/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 and the Nubia Music are nearly equal (37/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 is a bit better (60/100 vs 51/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
| Specification | Nubia Music | Samsung Galaxy M17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc SC9863A | Samsung Exynos 1330 | |
| AnTuTu | 153667 | 607137 | |
| Geekbench Single | 205 | 952 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 846 | 1963 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1100 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×74.9×8.6 mm | 164.4×77.9×7.5 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 192 g | |
| Price | $111 | $130 |
Nubia Music
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Front: 5MP
Samsung Galaxy M17
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 13MP
Nubia Music
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Samsung Galaxy M17
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Nubia Music
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy M17
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nubia Music and Samsung Galaxy M17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy M17 leads Nubia Music by 74.7% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $19. Nubia Music is cheaper by $19.
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 50/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 and the Nubia Music are nearly equal (28/100 vs 24/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 and the Nubia Music are nearly equal (37/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 is a bit better (60/100 vs 51/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
Which is better: the Nubia Music or the Samsung Galaxy M17?
The Samsung Galaxy M17 edges out the Nubia Music by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nubia Music and the Samsung Galaxy M17?
The Nubia Music has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Samsung Galaxy M17 — 26/100.
Should you choose the Nubia Music over the Samsung Galaxy M17?
The Nubia Music is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy M17 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.