Smartphones · Nothing
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus Smartphone- Storage:
- 256 GB
- Memory (RAM):
- 12 GB
- Reference price:
- SAR 1,199
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus Smartphone vs Samsung Galaxy A17 5G Smartphone: which one suits you?
The two differ in 11 of the specs we have recorded, and the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G Smartphone is cheaper by SAR 92 (prices checked 12 Nov 2026).
Which one should you choose?
- More memory for multitasking (12 GB vs 8 GB)
- Larger screen refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 90 Hz
- Higher wired charging: 50 W vs 25 W
- Paying less: cheaper by SAR 92
- Higher years of OS updates: 6 years vs 3 years
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.
Smartphones · Samsung
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G Smartphone- Memory (RAM):
- 8 GB
- Screen size:
- 6.7 in
- Reference price:
- SAR 1,107
Key differences
Memory (RAM)
✓ 12 GB8 GBResolution
1084 x 2412720 x 1560Screen refresh rate
✓ 120 Hz90 Hz
Specifications side by side
23 of 23 specs
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| Spec | | |
|---|---|---|
| Reference price | SAR 1,199 | SAR 1,107 |
| Storage | 256 GB | — |
| Memory (RAM) | ✓ 12 GB | 8 GB |
| Processor | Dimensity 7350 Pro | Exynos 1330 |
| Wired charging | ✓ 50 W | 25 W |
| Years of OS updates | 3 years | ✓ 6 years |
| Battery capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Front camera | — | 13 MP |
| Resolution | 1084 x 2412 | 720 x 1560 |
| Screen refresh rate | ✓ 120 Hz | 90 Hz |
| Screen size | 6.7 in | 6.7 in |
| Display type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Wireless charging | No | — |
| eSIM | — | Yes |
| Dual SIM | — | Yes |
| Operating system | Nothing OS 2.6 | Android 15 |
| Water and dust rating | IP54 | IP54 |
| Release year | 2024 | 2025 |
| Colour | Grey | Blue |
| Dimensions | 7.6 x 0.8 x 16.2 centimeters cm | 16.4 x 7.8 x 0.7 cm |
| Weight | 190 g | 192 g |
| Warranty | — | 2 years |
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Direct comparison questions
What is the difference in processor between the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus Smartphone and the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G Smartphone?
Nothing Phone (2a) Plus Smartphone: Dimensity 7350 Pro; Samsung Galaxy A17 5G Smartphone: Exynos 1330. This is a spec difference, not a verdict that one is better overall.
What is the difference in main camera between the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus Smartphone and the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G Smartphone?
No difference here: main camera is 50 MP on both.
What is the difference in battery capacity between the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus Smartphone and the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G Smartphone?
No difference here: battery capacity is 5,000 mAh on both.
What is the difference in wired charging between the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus Smartphone and the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G Smartphone?
Wired charging is higher on the Nothing Phone (2a) Plus Smartphone: 50 W vs 25 W on the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G Smartphone. If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.