Huawei B 30 Pro 256GB vs Samsung Galaxy A 17 256GB: which one suits you?

The two differ in 10 of the specs we have recorded, and the Samsung Galaxy A 17 256GB is cheaper by SAR 170 (prices checked 12 Nov 2026).

Which one should you choose?

  • More memory for multitasking (8 GB vs 6 GB)
  • Larger screen refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 90 Hz
  • Lower weight: 192 g vs 260 g
  • Paying less: cheaper by SAR 170
  • Bigger battery for a longer day (5,000 mAh vs 4,200 mAh)
  • Higher-resolution main camera (50 MP vs 40 MP)

The deciding difference here: memory (RAM) and screen refresh rate and price.

Compares recorded specs; a missing spec does not mean the feature is absent.

Key differences

  • Memory (RAM)

    ✓ 8 GB6 GB
  • Screen size

    6.47 in6.7 in
  • Display type

    OLEDAMOLED

Specifications side by side

16 of 16 specs

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Spec
HuaweiSAR 1,059
Huawei B 30 Pro 256GB specs
SamsungSAR 889
Samsung Galaxy A 17 256GB specs
Reference priceSAR 1,059SAR 889
Memory (RAM)✓ 8 GB6 GB
ProcessorDimensity 900Exynos 1330
Battery capacity4,200 mAh✓ 5,000 mAh
Wired charging—25 W
Main camera40 MP✓ 50 MP
Years of OS updates—6 years
Storage256 GB256 GB

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Direct comparison questions

What is the difference in processor between the Huawei B 30 Pro 256GB and the Samsung Galaxy A 17 256GB?

Huawei B 30 Pro 256GB: Dimensity 900; Samsung Galaxy A 17 256GB: Exynos 1330. This is a spec difference, not a verdict that one is better overall.

What is the difference in storage between the Huawei B 30 Pro 256GB and the Samsung Galaxy A 17 256GB?

No difference here: storage is 256 GB on both.

What is the difference in main camera between the Huawei B 30 Pro 256GB and the Samsung Galaxy A 17 256GB?

Main camera is higher on the Samsung Galaxy A 17 256GB: 50 MP vs 40 MP on the Huawei B 30 Pro 256GB. If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.

What is the difference in battery capacity between the Huawei B 30 Pro 256GB and the Samsung Galaxy A 17 256GB?

Battery capacity is higher on the Samsung Galaxy A 17 256GB: 5,000 mAh vs 4,200 mAh on the Huawei B 30 Pro 256GB. If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.