Nokia X30
#1342
Samsung Galaxy A17
#1231Category Breakdown
Nokia X30
Samsung Galaxy A17
Performance
88.890.1
Camera
88.688.7
Display
87.288.0
Battery
74.783.3
Build
95.288.1
Overall
86.987.6
Summary
- The Nokia X30 features a 6.43-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels and a peak brightness of 700 nits, while the Samsung Galaxy A17 has a larger 6.7-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels and a peak brightness of 800 nits.
- In terms of performance, the X30 is powered by the Snapdragon 695 5G chipset, whereas the A17 utilizes the Exynos 1330, providing slightly higher clock speeds.
- Both phones have a 50 MP main camera with optical image stabilization, but the A17 includes an additional ultrawide and macro lens, enhancing its versatility.
- The X30 has a 4200 mAh battery with 33W charging, while the A17 offers a larger 5000 mAh battery with 25W charging.
- Both devices run Android, with the X30 on Android 12 upgradable to 13, and the A17 on Android 15 with a promise of up to six major updates, indicating a longer software support timeline.
- Build quality is comparable, with both featuring Gorilla Glass fronts, but the X30 has an aluminum frame compared to the plastic frame of the A17.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Nokia X30
Samsung Galaxy A17
General
Release Date
2022, September 01
2025, August 06
Announced
2022, September 01
2025, August 06
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.43"
6.7"
Type
AMOLED, 90Hz, 450 nits (typ), 700 nits (peak)
Super AMOLED, 90Hz, 800 nits (HBM)
Resolution
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~409 ppi density)
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~385 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
90Hz
90Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus, Mohs level 5
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM6375 Snapdragon 695 5G (6 nm)
Exynos 1330 (5 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Kryo 660 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 660 Silver)
Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Adreno 619
Mali-G68 MP2
Memory
128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 4GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
50 MP
50 MP
Main Camera Details
50 MP, f/1.9, (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS13 MP, f/2.4, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.06"
50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, AF, OIS5 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide), 1/5.0", 1.12µm2 MP (macro)
Front Camera
16 MP
13 MP
Front Camera Details
16 MP, f/2.4, (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm
13 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm
Video Recording
1080p@30/60fps
1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4200 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 4200 mAh
5000 mAh
Charging Details
33W wired, PD3.0
25W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
158.9 x 73.9 x 8 mm (6.26 x 2.91 x 0.31 in)
164.4 x 77.9 x 7.5 mm (6.47 x 3.07 x 0.30 in)
Weight
185 g
192 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), aluminum frame, plastic back
Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), plastic frame, fiber-reinforced plastic back
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Cloudy Blue, Ice White
Black, Gray, Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM +eSIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
· Nano-SIM· Nano-SIM +eSIM· Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE (CA), 5G
HSPA, LTE, 5G
5G
✓
✓
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.1, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
5.3, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS
Software
Operating System
Android 12, upgradable to Android 13
Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7
OS Version
Android 12, upgradable to Android 13
Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
No
No