Huawei Nova 7 5G (8GB RAM +256GB) vs Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)
Quick Comparison
Both Huawei Nova 7 5G (8GB RAM +256GB) and Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Huawei Nova 7 5G (8GB RAM +256GB) has better resolution of 2400 x 1080 than Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) which has resolution of 2340 x 1080. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Huawei Nova 7 5G (8GB RAM +256GB) | Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.53 in | 6.7 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 64 MP Quad | 50 MP + 5 MP + 2 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 35999 | Rs. 23499 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is April 23, 2020. The cost of Huawei Nova 7 5G (8GB RAM +256GB) is Rs. 35999. The launch Date of the second phone is August 29th, 2025. The cost of Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 23499.
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has larger screen size of 6.7 inches in comparison to Huawei Nova 7 5G (8GB RAM +256GB)'s 6.53 inch screen. Huawei Nova 7 5G (8GB RAM +256GB) has OLED Screen type where as Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has Super AMOLED Screen type. Huawei's phone has display density of 403 PPI & Samsung's phone has only 385 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Huawei's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 86.3% than Samsung's phone ~ 86%. Huawei Nova 7 5G (8GB RAM +256GB) has 20:9 aspect ratio where as Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has 20:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Both mobiles come with 8 GB RAM and both have same Internal Memory of 256 GB.
Camera comparison
Huawei Nova 7 5G (8GB RAM +256GB)'s 64 MP Quad Rear Camera outclasses Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 50 MP + 5 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Huawei Nova 7 5G (8GB RAM +256GB) will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 32 MP Front Camera in comparison to Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 13 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 10.0 and the second one on 15 version.
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| Name | Huawei Nova 7 5G (8GB RAM +256GB) | Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | Nova 7 | SM-A176B, SM-A176B/DS |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| OS Updates | 6 years | |
| Security Updates | 6 years | |
| Release Date | April 23, 2020 | August 29th, 2025 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 74.3 x 160.6 x 7.9 mm | 77.9 x 164.4 x 7.5 mm |
| Weight | 180 g | 192 g |
| Colors | Black, Gray, Blue | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color OLED Screen (16.7M) | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.53 inches, 1080 x 2400 pixels | 6.7 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 90 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 403 PPI | ~ 385 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 86.3% | ~ 86% |
| Brightness | 800nits | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Water Drop Notch |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Card Slot | No | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 2 TB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | 5G* FDD Sub6: N1(2100), N3(1800), N5(850), N7(2600), N8(900), N26(850), N28(700), N66(AWS-3), 5G* TDD Sub6: N40(2300), N41(2500), N77(3700), N78(3500) | |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac 2.4GHz+5GHz, VHT80 | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.1, BLE, SBC, AAC | Yes, v5.3 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging, USB Storage | USB Charging |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with AGPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS | GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Ambient Light Sensor, Gyroscope, Compass, Proximity Light Sensor, Gravity Sensor | Accelerometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| AI Features | Gemini Live, Circle to Search | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP54 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 64 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 8 MP ƒ/2.4 (Telephoto) 8 MP ƒ/2.4 (Ultra Wide) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) Macro | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 5 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) |
| Auto Focus | Yes, Phase Focus, Contrast Focus | Yes |
| Features | AI Beauty Shot, Super Wide-angle, Night Scene mode, fun AR, Portrait Mode, Professional Photo | Food, Hyperlapse, Macro, Night, Panorama, Photo, Portrait, Pro, Slow Motion, Video |
| Video Recording | 2160p @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30/60 fps FHD, 720p @ 960 fps HD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 32 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) | 13 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v10.0 | Android v15 |
| Custom UI | OneUI 7 | |
| Chipset | HiSilicon Kirin 985 | Samsung Exynos 1330 |
| CPU | 2.58 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2.86 GHz, Dual core, Cortex A76 + 2.36 GHz, Dual core, Cortex A76 + 1.95 GHz, Quad core, Cortex A55 | 2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A5 |
| GPU | Mali-G77 (8-core) | Mali-G68 MP2 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Mp3, MID, AMR, AWB | MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA |
| Video | 3gp, Mp4 | MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Audio Jack Type | USB Type-C | |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 4000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5000 mAh |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 40W Fast Charging | Yes, 25W Fast Charging |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | |