Huawei P30 Lite vs Samsung Galaxy A 17 5G 128GB: which one suits you?
The two differ in 9 of the specs we have recorded, and the Samsung Galaxy A 17 5G 128GB is cheaper by SAR 308 (prices checked 12 Nov 2026).
Which one should you choose?
Choose the
Huawei P30 Lite if you care about:- Lower weight: 159 g vs 260 g
- Paying less: cheaper by SAR 308
- Larger screen refresh rate: 90 Hz vs 60 Hz
- Bigger battery for a longer day (5,000 mAh vs 3,340 mAh)
- Larger screen size: 6.7 in vs 6.15 in · slight difference
The deciding difference here: screen refresh rate and battery capacity and price.
Compares recorded specs; a missing spec does not mean the feature is absent.
Smartphones · Samsung
Samsung Galaxy A 17 5G 128GB- Storage:
- 128 GB
- Memory (RAM):
- 4 GB
- Reference price:
- SAR 769
Key differences
Screen size
6.15 in✓ 6.7 inDisplay type
LCDAMOLEDScreen refresh rate
60 Hz✓ 90 Hz
Specifications side by side
20 of 20 specs
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| Spec | | |
|---|---|---|
| Reference price | SAR 1,077 | SAR 769 |
| Storage | — | 128 GB |
| Processor | Kirin 710 | — |
| Battery capacity | 3,340 mAh | ✓ 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 18 W | — |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP |
| 5G | — | Yes |
| Memory (RAM) | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Front camera | 24 MP | — |
| Screen size | 6.15 in | ✓ 6.7 in |
| Display type | LCD | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2312 | — |
| Screen refresh rate | 60 Hz | ✓ 90 Hz |
| Wireless charging | No | — |
| Dual SIM | Yes | — |
| Water and dust rating | IP53 | — |
| Operating system | Emui 12 | Android |
| Release year | 2019 | — |
| Colour | White | Blue |
| Dimensions | 7.3 x 0.7 x 15.3 cm | 9 x 78 x 163 millimeters cm |
| Weight | ✓ 159 g | 260 g |
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Direct comparison questions
What is the difference in main camera between the Huawei P30 Lite and the Samsung Galaxy A 17 5G 128GB?
Main camera is higher on the Samsung Galaxy A 17 5G 128GB: 50 MP vs 48 MP on the Huawei P30 Lite. If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.
What is the difference in battery capacity between the Huawei P30 Lite and the Samsung Galaxy A 17 5G 128GB?
Battery capacity is higher on the Samsung Galaxy A 17 5G 128GB: 5,000 mAh vs 3,340 mAh on the Huawei P30 Lite. If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.
What is the difference in memory (RAM) between the Huawei P30 Lite and the Samsung Galaxy A 17 5G 128GB?
No difference here: memory (RAM) is 4 GB on both.
What is the difference in screen size between the Huawei P30 Lite and the Samsung Galaxy A 17 5G 128GB?
Screen size is higher on the Samsung Galaxy A 17 5G 128GB: 6.7 in vs 6.15 in on the Huawei P30 Lite. If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.