Samsung Galaxy M17 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) vs Nothing Phone 3a Lite (8GB RAM + 256GB)
Quick Comparison
Both Samsung Galaxy M17 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) and Nothing Phone 3a Lite (8GB RAM + 256GB) comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Nothing Phone 3a Lite (8GB RAM + 256GB) has better resolution of 2392 x 1080 than Samsung Galaxy M17 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) which has resolution of 2340 x 1080. Nothing Phone 3a Lite (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more internal memory than Samsung Galaxy M17 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB)
| Name | Samsung Galaxy M17 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) | Nothing Phone 3a Lite (8GB RAM + 256GB) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.7 in | 6.77 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 5 MP + 2 MP Triple | 50 MP + 8 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 16999 | Rs. 20999 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is October 10, 2025. The cost of Samsung Galaxy M17 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) is Rs. 16999. The launch Date of the second phone is October 29, 2025. The cost of Nothing Phone 3a Lite (8GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 20999.
Display comparison
Nothing Phone 3a Lite (8GB RAM + 256GB) has larger screen size of 6.77 inches in comparison to Samsung Galaxy M17 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB)'s 6.7 inch screen. Samsung Galaxy M17 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) has Super AMOLED Screen type where as Nothing Phone 3a Lite (8GB RAM + 256GB) has AMOLED Screen type. Nothing's phone has display density of 388 PPI & Samsung's phone has only 385 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Nothing's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 86.7% than Samsung's phone ~ 86%. Both phones have same aspect ratio of 20:9.
Memory comparison
Both phones come with 8 GB RAM Nothing Phone 3a Lite (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Samsung Galaxy M17 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) (128 GB).
Camera comparison
They both have the same 50 MP + 5 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera. Nothing Phone 3a Lite (8GB RAM + 256GB) will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 16 MP Front Camera in comparison to Samsung Galaxy M17 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB)'s 13 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones run on Android Operating System Version 15.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Samsung Galaxy M17 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) | Nothing Phone 3a Lite (8GB RAM + 256GB) |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | A001T | |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | October 10, 2025 | October 29, 2025 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 77.9 x 164.4 x 7.5 mm | 78 x 164 x 8.3 mm |
| Weight | 192 g | 199 g |
| Colors | Black, Gray, Blue | Black, White |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color Super AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) | Color AMOLED Screen (1B Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes, 480 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 6.7 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 90 Hz | 6.77 inches, 1080 x 2392 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 385 PPI | ~ 388 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 86% | ~ 86.7% |
| Glass Type | Panda Glass, Mohs level 5 | |
| Brightness | 800nits | 800 nits (typ), 1300 nits (HBM), 3000 nits (peak) |
| Features | 2160Hz PWM, HDR | |
| Notch | Yes, Water Drop Notch | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 8 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 2 TB | 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, v5.3 | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, BLE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB Charging | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging, USB Storage |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS | GPS (L1), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I), GALILEO (E1), QZSS (L1) |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| AI Features | Gemini Live, Circle to Search | |
| Water Resistance | Yes | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP54 | IP54 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 5 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) | 50 MP ƒ/1.9 (Wide Angle) 24mm (wide), 1/1.57", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 15mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Food, Hyperlapse, Macro, Night, Panorama, Photo, Portrait, Pro, Slow Motion, Video | panorama, HDR |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 13 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) | 16 MP ƒ/2.5 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v15 | Android v15 |
| Custom UI | OneUI 7 | Nothing OS 3.5 |
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 1330 | Mediatek Dimensity 7300 Pro |
| CPU | 2.4 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.5 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A5 | 4x2.5 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 |
| GPU | Mali-G68 MP2 | Mali-G615 MC2 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Supports | JPEG, PNG, BMP, GIF, WEB, HEIF, HEIC, DNG | |
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA | MP3, AAC, AAC+, WMA, AMR-NB, AMR-WB, WAV, FLAC, APE, OGG, MID, M4A, IMY, Recording: WAV, AAC, AMR |
| Video | MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM | MKV, MOV, MP4, H.265 (HEVC), AVI, WMV, TS, 3GP, FLV, WEBM, Recording: MP4 |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Audio Jack Type | USB Type-C | |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 25W Fast Charging | Yes, 33W Fast Charging |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 5W | |