Samsung Galaxy A A17 5G Black 128GB
Samsung
69 Overall Score
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Nothing Phone (4a) Pro A069P Black 128GB
Nothing
75 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Samsung Galaxy A A17 5G Black 128GB
88 out of 100 low confidence 6 reviews
Users are generally very satisfied with this phone, praising its smooth performance, expandable storage, and value for money. Several open-box purchases arrived in new condition, which was a pleasant surprise. Some minor issues were noted with app migration and setup, but these were not seen as faults of the phone itself. Overall, it's recommended as a great budget-friendly option for basic needs.
Pros
- Smooth performance
- Expandable storage
- Great value for money
- Open-box items in new condition
- Good camera quality
Cons
- App migration can be troublesome
- Setup may be challenging for non-tech-savvy
- Long-term performance uncertain
Performance 3
Value for money 3
Open box condition 2
Expandable storage 1
Camera quality 1
App migration 1
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro A069P Black 128GB
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Specifications
| Samsung Galaxy A A17 5G | Nothing Phone (4a) Pro A069P | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Screen Size | 6.7 | 6.8 |
| Display Type | Super AMOLED★ | OLED |
| Resolution | 2340 x 1080 | 2800 x 1260 |
| Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz★ |
| Brightness | 800 nits | 5000 nits★ |
| HDR | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Performance | ||
| Processor | Exynos 1330 | Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 |
| Processor Model | Exynos 1330 | Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 |
| CPU Cores | 8★ | — |
| CPU Speed | 2.40 | 2.80★ |
| RAM | 4 GB | 8 GB★ |
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | — | UFS 3.1★ |
| Expandable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Camera | ||
| Main Camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Camera Count | 3 | 3 |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 8 MP★ |
| Telephoto | 2 MP | 50 MP★ |
| Front Camera | 13 MP | 32 MP★ |
| Optical Zoom | 10x★ | 3.5x |
| Video | UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) | @30fps★ | 2160 x 3840 |
| OIS | ✓ | ✓ |
| Battery & Charging | ||
| Battery | 5,000 mAh | 5,080 mAh★ |
| Wired Charging | 25W | 45W★ |
| Wireless Charging | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Fast Charging | Adaptive Fast Charging | Wired, Wireless |
| Connector | USB-C | USB-C |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6★ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| NFC | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C |
| SIM | eSIM, Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| eSIM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Design & Build | ||
| Water Resistance | IP54 | IP65★ |
| Form Factor | bar | bar |
| Weight | 0.19 kg★ | 0.21 kg |
| Fingerprint | side-mounted | Yes |
| Face Recognition | ✗ | ✓★ |
| OS | Android | Android |
| Headphone Jack | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Stereo Speakers | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Samsung Galaxy A A17 5G Black 128GB
- Strong feature (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong camera (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong social proof (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (81st percentile)81st %ile
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro A069P Black 128GB
- Strong display (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong battery (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong camera (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong social proof (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Below average affordability (34th percentile)
Pricing
Samsung Galaxy A A17 5G Black 128GB0.255score per dollar
vs
Nothing Phone (4a) Pro A069P Black 128GB0.115score per dollar
Samsung Galaxy A A17 5G Black 128GB offers 2.2x better value for money
Samsung Galaxy A A17 5G Black 128GB
Verdict
Winner: Nothing Phone (4a) Pro A069P
Scores 75 overall, wins 7 of 9 usage categories and 15 of 42 specs.
