Smartphones · Samsung
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G Smartphone- Memory (RAM):
- 8 GB
- Screen size:
- 6.7 in
- Reference price:
- SAR 1,107
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G Smartphone vs Nothing Phone (4a): which one suits you?
The two differ in 10 of the specs we have recorded, and the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G Smartphone is cheaper by SAR 697 (prices checked 12 Nov 2026).
Which one should you choose?
- Paying less: cheaper by SAR 697
- Lower weight: 192 g vs 210 g · slight difference
Choose the
Nothing Phone (4a) if you care about:- More memory for multitasking (12 GB vs 8 GB)
- Larger screen size: 17.2 in vs 6.7 in
- Larger screen refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 90 Hz
The deciding difference here: memory (RAM) and screen size and price.
Compares recorded specs; a missing spec does not mean the feature is absent.
Key differences
Memory (RAM)
8 GB✓ 12 GBScreen size
6.7 in✓ 17.2 inScreen refresh rate
90 Hz✓ 120 Hz
Specifications side by side
22 of 22 specs
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| Spec | | |
|---|---|---|
| Reference price | SAR 1,107 | SAR 1,804 |
| Storage | — | 12 GB |
| Memory (RAM) | 8 GB | ✓ 12 GB |
| Processor | Exynos 1330 | — |
| Battery capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,080 mAh |
| Wired charging | 25 W | ✓ 50 W |
| Years of OS updates | 6 years | — |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Front camera | 13 MP | — |
| Screen size | 6.7 in | ✓ 17.2 in |
| Resolution | 720 x 1560 | — |
| Screen refresh rate | 90 Hz | ✓ 120 Hz |
| Display type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| eSIM | Yes | — |
| Dual SIM | Yes | — |
| Water and dust rating | IP54 | — |
| Operating system | Android 15 | Nothing OS 4.1(Based on Android) |
| Release year | 2025 | 2026 |
| Colour | Blue | White |
| Dimensions | 16.4 x 7.8 x 0.7 cm | 16.4 x 7.8 x 0.9 centimeters cm |
| Weight | ✓ 192 g | 210 g |
| Warranty | 2 years | 2 years |
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Direct comparison questions
What is the difference in main camera between the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G Smartphone and the Nothing Phone (4a)?
No difference here: main camera is 50 MP on both.
What is the difference in battery capacity between the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G Smartphone and the Nothing Phone (4a)?
Battery capacity is higher on the Nothing Phone (4a): 5,080 mAh vs 5,000 mAh on the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G Smartphone. If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.
What is the difference in wired charging between the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G Smartphone and the Nothing Phone (4a)?
Wired charging is higher on the Nothing Phone (4a): 50 W vs 25 W on the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G Smartphone. If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.
What is the difference in memory (RAM) between the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G Smartphone and the Nothing Phone (4a)?
Memory (RAM) is higher on the Nothing Phone (4a): 12 GB vs 8 GB on the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G Smartphone. If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.