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Samsung Galaxy A17 5G vs Nothing Phone (3a) Lite

Real specs. Clear sources.Exact variants · Checked 28 Sept 2026
Samsung128 GB

Galaxy A17 5G

6.7″ · Super AMOLED · 90 Hz · Octa-core CPU (2.4 GHz and 2 GHz)

128 GB · Black · UK SM-A176BZKAEUBFull product profile
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G in Black, official product viewBlack
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UK list price from Samsung, checked 10 Sept 2026 · not a live offer: £259.00Samsung source — manufacturer reference price, opens in a new tab

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DIFFERENCES AT A GLANCE

Chipset / published CPU
Galaxy A17 5G: Octa-core CPU (2.4 GHz and 2 GHz) vs Phone (3a) Lite: MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro 5G
Maximum refresh rate
Galaxy A17 5G: 90 Hz vs Phone (3a) Lite: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Galaxy A17 5G: 5000 mAh vs Phone (3a) Lite: 5000 mAh; 33 W wired, 5 W reverse wired
Main display resolution
Galaxy A17 5G: 1080 x 2340 (FHD+) vs Phone (3a) Lite: 1084 x 2392 (387 PPI)
Galaxy A17 5G first, Phone (3a) Lite second. Different is not better: see every verified difference below.
See the 11 verified differences
Nothing128 GB

Phone (3a) Lite

6.77″ · Flexible AMOLED · 120 Hz · MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro 5G

128 GB · 8 GB RAM · White · UK 6974434227033Full product profile
Nothing Phone (3a) Lite in White, official product viewWhite
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UK list price from Nothing, checked 10 Sept 2026 · not a live offer: £249.00Nothing source — manufacturer reference price, opens in a new tab

UK: no verified listing yet · checked daily

US: no verified listing yet · checked daily

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Affiliate links

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THE DIFFERENCES, MADE VISIBLE

Visual facts

Differences first. Select a topic for its graphic, sources and conditions.

How to read this comparison
How to read this comparison
  • Manufacturer facts for the exact models shown. Not a quality rating or a test result.
  • “Different” means the known values differ, not that one is better.
  • Missing or conflicting evidence is marked and never counts as a difference. Source chips hold each fact’s sources and conditions.

Not verified for either phone, so not charted: Native zoom. Missing evidence is not a difference.

SPECIFICATIONS SIDE BY SIDE6 topics
SELECTED TOPIC
01 / 06

Chipset / published CPU

A different chip or core configuration is a hardware change, not a measured performance uplift.

Galaxy A17 5GOcta-core CPU (2.4 GHz and 2 GHz)

Samsung's specification does not name the chipset.

Phone (3a) LiteMediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro 5G
Explore the full specifications
Phone (3a) Lite

0.07″ larger diagonal.

Bigger is a preference, not a quality score.

Galaxy A17 5G
6.7″
Phone (3a) Lite
6.77″

Relative diagonals · illustrative shape, not actual size

DATA INCOMPLETE

Camera details matter.

Dedicated telephoto reach. No digital or crop zoom.

Galaxy A17 5G
Not verified
Phone (3a) Lite
Not verified

Lens illustration · not an image-quality test

DATA INCOMPLETE

Playback on paper.

Up-to claims. Different test methods; no endurance winner.

Galaxy A17 5G
Up to 18h
Phone (3a) Lite
Not verified

Arcs on a shared 0–40 h scale · not mixed-use battery life

WHAT CHANGES BETWEEN THEM?

Key differences

Full specifications ↓

11 verified differences, most decision-relevant first. 2 are also drawn in Visual facts above. 1 manufacturer description restating separately listed fields is grouped below. Missing information stays separate.

Camera system

Galaxy A17 5GRear: 50 MP + 5 MP + 2 MP; Front: 13 MP; Video: up to FHD 30 fps
Phone (3a) LiteMain: 50 MP (f/1.88); Ultra-wide: 8 MP (f/2.2); Macro: 2 MP (f/2.4); Front: 16 MP (f/2.45); Video: up to 4K at 30 fps
Sources
Galaxy A17 5G

Video recording resolution: FHD (1920 x 1080) at 30 fps.

Samsung UK Galaxy A17 5G technical specifications — SM-A176BZKAEUB
Phone (3a) Lite

No OIS is listed; the main camera and video list EIS. Details: main 24 mm, 1/1.57" sensor, EIS, phase-detection autofocus; ultra-wide 15 mm, 1/4" sensor, 119.5° field of view; front 24 mm, 1/3" sensor. Video: 4K at 30 fps, 1080p at 30 or 60 fps, slow motion at 120 fps, 4K or 1080p time-lapse, EIS stabilisation. TrueLens Engine 4 modes: Ultra XDR, Auto Tone, Portrait Optimiser, Motion Photo, Night, Macro.

Nothing UK Phone (3a) Lite: selected configuration and complete specifications

Compare the camera hardware and recording modes. Matching megapixels or zoom do not mean identical cameras.

Display specification

Galaxy A17 5G6.7-inch Super AMOLED; 2340 × 1080; up to 90 Hz
Phone (3a) Lite6.77-inch flexible AMOLED; 2392 × 1084; up to 120 Hz; 3000 nits peak
Sources
Galaxy A17 5G

Measured as a full rectangle: 169.1 mm (6.7-inch); 164.5 mm (6.5-inch) with rounded corners. Resolution class: FHD+.

Samsung UK Galaxy A17 5G technical specifications — SM-A176BZKAEUB
Phone (3a) Lite

Full published display specification: 6.77-inch flexible AMOLED; 1084 x 2392 (387 PPI); Panda glass; 10-bit colour (1.07 billion colours); 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio; Brightness: 3000 nits peak, 1300 nits outdoor, 800 nits typical; 120 Hz adaptive refresh rate; 1000 Hz touch sampling rate; 2160 Hz PWM frequency.

Nothing UK Phone (3a) Lite: selected configuration and complete specifications

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Update policy

Galaxy A17 5GSecurity updates until 31 August 2031
Phone (3a) Lite3 years of Android updates and 6 years of security patches
Sources
Galaxy A17 5G

This is an end date for security updates, not a number of years remaining from purchase.

Samsung UK Galaxy A17 5G technical specifications — SM-A176BZKAEUB
Phone (3a) Lite

Nothing does not say when the update period starts for this model.

Nothing UK Phone (3a) Lite: selected configuration and complete specifications

Distinguish Android upgrades from security coverage. A total term from launch is not the support remaining from today or from purchase.

Show 5 more verified differences

Battery and charging

Galaxy A17 5G5000 mAh
Phone (3a) Lite5000 mAh; 33 W wired, 5 W reverse wired
Sources
Galaxy A17 5G

Typical capacity. Samsung claims up to 18 hours of video playback. Real battery life depends on use.

Samsung UK Galaxy A17 5G technical specifications — SM-A176BZKAEUB
Phone (3a) Lite

Full published battery specification: 5000 mAh; 33 W wired charging; 5 W reverse wired charging; 50% charge in 20 minutes; full charge in 1 hour.

Nothing UK Phone (3a) Lite: selected configuration and complete specifications

Manufacturer claims for the stated mode and equipment. Read each test condition; this is not measured everyday battery life.

Manufacturer wording of separate fields (1)

Combined manufacturer descriptions whose values are listed as separate differences. Kept here so every verified difference stays in one list.

Small physical differences (4)
Configuration & compatibility details (2)

Regional SIM / network configuration

Galaxy A17 5GUK SM-A176BZKAEUB; 5G; dual SIM (2 nano-SIMs; the second slot is shared with microSD)
Phone (3a) LiteDual nano-SIM; no eSIM; 5G; Wi-Fi 6; Bluetooth 5.4; NFC
Sources
Galaxy A17 5G

Samsung lists: Dual-SIM; Nano-SIM (4FF); SIM 1 + Hybrid (SIM or MicroSD); 2G GSM, 3G WCDMA, 4G LTE FDD, 4G LTE TDD, 5G Sub6 FDD, 5G Sub6 TDD. Check carrier support if you plan to use it outside the UK.

Samsung UK Galaxy A17 5G technical specifications — SM-A176BZKAEUB
Phone (3a) Lite

UK model connectivity: SIM: dual SIM, Nano-SIM (4FF); eSIM: Japan only; Gigabit LTE: Advanced; Gigabit 5G: dual mode (NSA and SA); 5G NR bands: n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n28, n38, n40, n41, n66, n71, n77, n78; 4G LTE bands: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66, 71; 3G UMTS (WCDMA): B1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 19; 2G GSM: 850/900/DCS/PCS; Wi-Fi: 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, 2.4/5 GHz dual-band, MU-MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct, Advanced Hotspot; Bluetooth 5.4; NFC: yes (excluding India), with Google Pay support; Location: GPS (L1), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I), Galileo (E1), QZSS (L1). Check carrier support if you plan to use it outside the UK.

Nothing UK Phone (3a) Lite: selected configuration and complete specifications

These descriptions or measurements differ. Wording alone does not establish a different capability; check the exact configuration.

Missing or non-comparable evidence (130)

Main camera optical stabilisation

Galaxy A17 5GNot verified
Phone (3a) LiteNot verified
Sources
Galaxy A17 5G

No source recorded for this side.

Phone (3a) Lite

Only electronic stabilisation (EIS) is listed for the main camera. The manufacturer does not say whether it has optical stabilisation.

Nothing UK Phone (3a) Lite: selected configuration and complete specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Claimed video playback

Galaxy A17 5G18 hours
Phone (3a) LiteNot verified
Sources
Galaxy A17 5G

Video Playback Time (Hours); manufacturer up-to claim. Protocols differ across brands.

Samsung UK Galaxy A17 5G technical specifications — SM-A176BZKAEUB
Phone (3a) Lite

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Claimed charge time to 50%

Galaxy A17 5GNot verified
Phone (3a) Lite20 minutes
Sources
Galaxy A17 5G

No source recorded for this side.

Phone (3a) Lite

Manufacturer conditions apply; adapters are separate unless the box contents say otherwise.

Nothing UK Phone (3a) Lite: selected configuration and complete specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Wireless connectivity

Galaxy A17 5GWi-Fi 5 (2.4 and 5 GHz); Bluetooth 5.3
Phone (3a) LiteNot verified
Sources
Galaxy A17 5G

Samsung lists Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac 2.4GHz+5GHz, VHT80 and Bluetooth v5.3.

Samsung UK Galaxy A17 5G technical specifications — SM-A176BZKAEUB
Phone (3a) Lite

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Published support term

Galaxy A17 5GNot verified
Phone (3a) Lite6 years
Sources
Galaxy A17 5G

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

Phone (3a) Lite

Security-patch term as listed; the page does not state its start point. The Android version-update term (3 years) is stated separately.

Nothing UK Phone (3a) Lite: selected configuration and complete specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Android OS upgrade commitment

Galaxy A17 5G6 upgrades
Phone (3a) LiteNot verified
Sources
Galaxy A17 5G

Six OS generations and six years of security updates counted from the first global launch date, per Samsung UK; not six upgrades remaining from purchase. Samsung states the policies are subject to change.

Samsung UK Galaxy A17 5G product page
Phone (3a) Lite

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Circle to Search

Galaxy A17 5GYes
Phone (3a) LiteNot verified
Sources
Galaxy A17 5G

Google feature; Samsung states service availability may vary by country, language and device model and requires an internet connection.

Samsung UK Galaxy A17 5G product page
Phone (3a) Lite

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Cover glass

Galaxy A17 5GCorning Gorilla Glass Victus
Phone (3a) LiteNot verified
Sources
Galaxy A17 5G

Samsung states Gorilla Glass Victus (not Victus+) is applied to the front of the device; no rear-glass or drop-proof claim is made.

Samsung UK Galaxy A17 5G product page
Phone (3a) Lite

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Glyph interface

Galaxy A17 5GNot verified
Phone (3a) LiteGlyph Light
Sources
Galaxy A17 5G

No source recorded for this side.

Phone (3a) Lite

Single rear notification light: flashes for selected contacts/apps and counts down the camera timer.

Nothing UK Phone (3a) Lite: selected configuration and complete specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

3.5 mm headphone jack

Galaxy A17 5GNot verified
Phone (3a) LiteNot verified
Sources
Galaxy A17 5G

Samsung lists USB Type-C under Earjack and does not say whether there is also a separate 3.5 mm jack.

Samsung UK Galaxy A17 5G technical specifications — SM-A176BZKAEUB
Phone (3a) Lite

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Native telephoto reach

Galaxy A17 5GNot verified
Phone (3a) LiteNot verified
Sources
Galaxy A17 5G

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

Phone (3a) Lite

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Published operating system

Galaxy A17 5GNot verified
Phone (3a) LiteNothing OS 3.5 powered by Android 15
Sources
Galaxy A17 5G

No source recorded for this side.

Phone (3a) Lite

Operating system at launch as listed. The update term is in the Update policy field.

Nothing UK Phone (3a) Lite: selected configuration and complete specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Optical-quality zoom

Galaxy A17 5GNot verified
Phone (3a) LiteNot verified
Sources
Galaxy A17 5G

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

Phone (3a) Lite

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Dedicated optical telephoto reach

Galaxy A17 5GNot verified
Phone (3a) LiteNot verified
Sources
Galaxy A17 5G

No source recorded for this side.

Phone (3a) Lite

The rear cameras are main, ultra-wide and macro; no optical zoom figure is stated.

Nothing UK Phone (3a) Lite: selected configuration and complete specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Published peak brightness

Galaxy A17 5GNot verified
Phone (3a) Lite3000 nits
Sources
Galaxy A17 5G

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

Phone (3a) Lite

Manufacturer peak brightness; not sustained full-screen brightness or an independent measurement.

Nothing UK Phone (3a) Lite: selected configuration and complete specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

4G FDD LTE

Galaxy A17 5GB1(2100), B2(1900), B3(1800), B4(AWS), B5(850), B7(2600), B8(900), B12(700), B17(700), B20(800), B28(700), B66(AWS-3)
Phone (3a) LiteNot verified
Sources
Phone (3a) Lite

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

5G FDD Sub6

Galaxy A17 5GN1(2100), N3(1800), N5(850), N7(2600), N8(900), N20(800), N28(700), N66(AWS-3)
Phone (3a) LiteNot verified
Sources
Phone (3a) Lite

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Bluetooth Hearing Aid Support

Galaxy A17 5GAndroid Audio Streaming for Hearing Aid (ASHA)
Phone (3a) LiteNot verified
Sources
Phone (3a) Lite

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Sensors

Galaxy A17 5GAccelerometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing
Phone (3a) LiteNot verified
Sources
Phone (3a) Lite

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Reverse wireless charging

Galaxy A17 5GNot verified
Phone (3a) LiteNot verified
Sources
Galaxy A17 5G

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

Phone (3a) Lite

Reverse wired charging is a separate feature from reverse wireless charging.

Nothing UK Phone (3a) Lite: selected configuration and complete specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

SIM — 4G LTE bands

Galaxy A17 5GNot verified
Phone (3a) Lite1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 7 / 8 / 12 / 17 / 18 / 19 / 20 / 26 / 28 / 38 / 40 / 41 / 42 / 48 / 66 / 71
Sources
Galaxy A17 5G

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

8K video recording

Galaxy A17 5GNot verified
Phone (3a) LiteNot verified
Sources
Galaxy A17 5G

Samsung lists FHD (1920 x 1080)@30fps under Video Recording Resolution. It does not explicitly state an 8K capability exclusion; absence remains unknown. Video Playing Resolution describes playback, not camera capture.

Samsung UK Galaxy A17 5G technical specifications — SM-A176BZKAEUB
Phone (3a) Lite

Video is listed up to 4K 30 fps, plus 1080p modes; 8K recording is not mentioned.

Nothing UK Phone (3a) Lite: selected configuration and complete specifications

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

8 shared fields have the same recorded value.

COMPARE THE DETAILS

Full specifications

All specs158 specificationsGalaxy A17 5GPhone (3a) Lite
164.4 x 77.9 x 7.5 mm (height × width × depth)
164 × 78 × 8.3 mm (height × width × depth)
Form Factor
Sources
Phone (3a) LiteNo source recorded
Touchscreen Bar
Not verified
Colour depth
Sources
Not verified
10-bit
Colours
Sources
Not verified
1.07 billion
6.7″
Full-rectangle nominal diagonal; rounded corners reduce viewable area.
6.77″
Published peak brightnessManufacturer peak claims use different test conditions.
Sources
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
3000 nitsClaimed peak brightness · Manufacturer peak brightness; not sustained full-screen brightness or an independent measurement.
Pixel density
Sources
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
387 ppi
6.7-inch Super AMOLED; 2340 × 1080; up to 90 HzMeasured as a full rectangle: 169.1 mm (6.7-inch); 164.5 mm (6.5-inch) with rounded corners. Resolution class: FHD+.
6.77-inch flexible AMOLED; 2392 × 1084; up to 120 Hz; 3000 nits peakFull published display specification: 6.77-inch flexible AMOLED; 1084 x 2392 (387 PPI); Panda glass; 10-bit colour (1.07 billion colours); 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio; Brightness: 3000 nits peak, 1300 nits outdoor, 800 nits typical; 120 Hz adaptive refresh rate; 1000 Hz touch sampling rate; 2160 Hz PWM frequency.
1080 x 2340 (FHD+)
1084 x 2392 (387 PPI)
Colour Depth (Main Display)
Sources
Phone (3a) LiteNo source recorded
16M
Not verified
Pixel density
Sources
Not verified
387 ppi
Display technology
Sources
Not verified
Flexible AMOLED
Brightness — Peak brightness
Sources
Not verified
3000 nits
Brightness — Outdoor brightness
Sources
Not verified
1300 nits
Brightness — Typical brightness
Sources
Not verified
800 nits
3
3
50 MP main, 8 MP ultra-wide and 2 MP macro.
Rear: 50 MP + 5 MP + 2 MP; Front: 13 MP; Video: up to FHD 30 fpsVideo recording resolution: FHD (1920 x 1080) at 30 fps.
Main: 50 MP (f/1.88); Ultra-wide: 8 MP (f/2.2); Macro: 2 MP (f/2.4); Front: 16 MP (f/2.45); Video: up to 4K at 30 fpsNo OIS is listed; the main camera and video list EIS. Details: main 24 mm, 1/1.57" sensor, EIS, phase-detection autofocus; ultra-wide 15 mm, 1/4" sensor, 119.5° field of view; front 24 mm, 1/3" sensor. Video: 4K at 30 fps, 1080p at 30 or 60 fps, slow motion at 120 fps, 4K or 1080p time-lapse, EIS stabilisation. TrueLens Engine 4 modes: Ultra XDR, Auto Tone, Portrait Optimiser, Motion Photo, Night, Macro.
Rear Camera - Resolution (Multiple)
Sources
Phone (3a) LiteNo source recorded
50.0 MP + 5.0 MP + 2.0 MP
Not verified
Rear Camera - F Number (Multiple)
Sources
Phone (3a) LiteNo source recorded
F1.8, F2.2, F2.4
Not verified
Yes
YesStated for the 50 MP main camera; not stated for the ultra-wide or macro.
Yes
Not verifiedOnly electronic stabilisation (EIS) is listed. The manufacturer does not say whether the rear cameras have optical stabilisation.
Rear Camera Zoom
Sources
Phone (3a) LiteNo source recorded
Digital Zoom up to 10x
Not verified
Front Camera - Resolution
Sources
Phone (3a) LiteNo source recorded
13.0 MP
Not verified
Front Camera - F Number
Sources
Phone (3a) LiteNo source recorded
F2.0
Not verified
No
Not verifiedFront camera block lists resolution, focal length, aperture and sensor only.
No
Not verifiedThe manufacturer does not say whether the front camera has optical stabilisation.
Rear Camera - Flash
Sources
Phone (3a) LiteNo source recorded
Yes
Not verified
Front Camera - Flash
Sources
Phone (3a) LiteNo source recorded
No
Not verified
Main camera — Resolution
Sources
Not verified
50 MP
Main camera — Focal length
Sources
Not verified
24 mm
Main camera — Aperture
Sources
Not verified
F/1.88
Main camera — Sensor
Sources
Not verified
1/1.57"
Main camera — Features
Sources
Not verified
EIS
Main camera — Phase Detection
Sources
Not verified
Autofocus
Front camera — Resolution
Sources
Not verified
16 MP
Front camera — Focal length
Sources
Not verified
24 mm
Front camera — Aperture
Sources
Not verified
f/2.45
Front camera — Sensor
Sources
Not verified
1/3"
Claimed video playbackUp-to manufacturer claims. Playback protocols differ.
Sources
Phone (3a) LiteNo source recorded
18 hoursVideo Playback Time (Hours); manufacturer up-to claim. Protocols differ across brands.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
5000 mAhTypical capacity. Samsung claims up to 18 hours of video playback. Real battery life depends on use.
5000 mAh; 33 W wired, 5 W reverse wiredFull published battery specification: 5000 mAh; 33 W wired charging; 5 W reverse wired charging; 50% charge in 20 minutes; full charge in 1 hour.
5000 mAhManufacturer capacity; not an endurance test.
5000 mAhCapacity row on the UK product page. No regional battery variant is listed.
Minimum Battery Endurance in Cycles
Sources
Phone (3a) LiteNo source recorded
1200
Not verified
Wired charging power
Sources
Not verified
33 W
Claimed charge time to 50%
Sources
Not verified
20 minutesManufacturer conditions apply; adapters are separate unless the box contents say otherwise.
Charging speed — Charging speed
Sources
Not verified
33 W
Charging speed — Reverse wired charging
Sources
Not verified
5 W
Charging speed — 100% charge time
Sources
Not verified
1 hour
Charging speed — 50% charge time
Sources
Not verified
20 minutes
Published support term
Sources
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
6 yearsPublished security support term · Security-patch term as listed; the page does not state its start point. The Android version-update term (3 years) is stated separately.
Security updates until 31 August 2031This is an end date for security updates, not a number of years remaining from purchase.
3 years of Android updates and 6 years of security patchesNothing does not say when the update period starts for this model.
External Storage Support
Sources
Phone (3a) LiteNo source recorded
MicroSD (Up to 2TB)
Not verified
Stereo Support
Sources
Phone (3a) LiteNo source recorded
No
Not verified
Samsung DeX Support
Sources
Phone (3a) LiteNo source recorded
No
Not verified
Bluetooth Hearing Aid Support
Sources
Phone (3a) LiteNo source recorded
Android Audio Streaming for Hearing Aid (ASHA)
Not verified
SmartThings Support
Sources
Phone (3a) LiteNo source recorded
Yes
Not verified
Android OS upgrade commitment
Sources
Phone (3a) LiteNo source recorded
6 upgradesSix OS generations and six years of security updates counted from the first global launch date, per Samsung UK; not six upgrades remaining from purchase. Samsung states the policies are subject to change.
Not verified
Circle to Search
Sources
Phone (3a) LiteNo source recorded
YesGoogle feature; Samsung states service availability may vary by country, language and device model and requires an internet connection.
Not verified
Octa-core CPU (2.4 GHz and 2 GHz)Samsung's specification does not name the chipset.
MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro 5G
4 GB RAM; 128 GB storage
8 GB RAM; 128 GB storage
UK SM-A176BZKAEUB; 5G; dual SIM (2 nano-SIMs; the second slot is shared with microSD)Samsung lists: Dual-SIM; Nano-SIM (4FF); SIM 1 + Hybrid (SIM or MicroSD); 2G GSM, 3G WCDMA, 4G LTE FDD, 4G LTE TDD, 5G Sub6 FDD, 5G Sub6 TDD. Check carrier support if you plan to use it outside the UK.
Dual nano-SIM; no eSIM; 5G; Wi-Fi 6; Bluetooth 5.4; NFCUK model connectivity: SIM: dual SIM, Nano-SIM (4FF); eSIM: Japan only; Gigabit LTE: Advanced; Gigabit 5G: dual mode (NSA and SA); 5G NR bands: n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n28, n38, n40, n41, n66, n71, n77, n78; 4G LTE bands: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66, 71; 3G UMTS (WCDMA): B1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 19; 2G GSM: 850/900/DCS/PCS; Wi-Fi: 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, 2.4/5 GHz dual-band, MU-MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct, Advanced Hotspot; Bluetooth 5.4; NFC: yes (excluding India), with Google Pay support; Location: GPS (L1), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I), Galileo (E1), QZSS (L1). Check carrier support if you plan to use it outside the UK.
Yes
YesStorage row: "(expandable up to 2 TB)". The card type is not named.
USB connection
Sources
Phone (3a) LiteNo source recorded
USB Type-C; USB 2.0
Not verified
Wireless connectivity
Sources
Phone (3a) LiteNo source recorded
Wi-Fi 5 (2.4 and 5 GHz); Bluetooth 5.3Samsung lists Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac 2.4GHz+5GHz, VHT80 and Bluetooth v5.3.
Not verified
£259Manufacturer's UK list price in September 2026; retailer prices may differ.
£249Nothing UK store price for White 8+128GB in September 2026; retailer prices may differ.
Video Recording Resolution
Sources
Phone (3a) LiteNo source recorded
FHD (1920 x 1080)@30fps
Not verified
Slow Motion
Sources
Phone (3a) LiteNo source recorded
120fps @HD
Not verified
Available Storage (GB)
Sources
Phone (3a) LiteNo source recorded
107.1
Not verified
Number of SIM
Sources
Phone (3a) LiteNo source recorded
Dual-SIM
Not verified
SIM size
Sources
Phone (3a) LiteNo source recorded
Nano-SIM (4FF)
Not verified
SIM Slot Type
Sources
Phone (3a) LiteNo source recorded
SIM 1 + Hybrid (SIM or MicroSD)
Not verified
Infra
Sources
Phone (3a) LiteNo source recorded
2G GSM, 3G WCDMA, 4G LTE FDD, 4G LTE TDD, 5G Sub6 FDD, 5G Sub6 TDD
Not verified
2G GSM
Sources
Phone (3a) LiteNo source recorded
GSM850, GSM900, DCS1800, PCS1900
Not verified
3G UMTS
Sources
Phone (3a) LiteNo source recorded
B1(2100), B2(1900), B4(AWS), B5(850), B8(900)
Not verified
4G FDD LTE
Sources
Phone (3a) LiteNo source recorded
B1(2100), B2(1900), B3(1800), B4(AWS), B5(850), B7(2600), B8(900), B12(700), B17(700), B20(800), B28(700), B66(AWS-3)
Not verified
4G TDD LTE
Sources
Phone (3a) LiteNo source recorded
B38(2600), B40(2300), B41(2500)
Not verified
5G FDD Sub6
Sources
Phone (3a) LiteNo source recorded
N1(2100), N3(1800), N5(850), N7(2600), N8(900), N20(800), N28(700), N66(AWS-3)
Not verified
5G TDD Sub6
Sources
Phone (3a) LiteNo source recorded
N38(2600), N40(2300), N41(2500), N77(3700), N78(3500)
Not verified
USB Interface
Sources
Phone (3a) LiteNo source recorded
USB Type-C
Not verified
USB Version
Sources
Phone (3a) LiteNo source recorded
USB 2.0
Not verified
Location Technology
Sources
Phone (3a) LiteNo source recorded
GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS
Not verified
Earjack
Sources
Phone (3a) LiteNo source recorded
USB Type-C
Not verified
MHL
Sources
Phone (3a) LiteNo source recorded
No
Not verified
Wi-Fi
Sources
Phone (3a) LiteNo source recorded
802.11a/b/g/n/ac 2.4GHz+5GHz, VHT80
Not verified
Wi-Fi Direct
Sources
Phone (3a) LiteNo source recorded
Yes
Not verified
Bluetooth Version
Sources
Phone (3a) LiteNo source recorded
Bluetooth v5.3
Not verified
PC Sync.
Sources
Phone (3a) LiteNo source recorded
Smart Switch (PC version)
Not verified
OS
Sources
Phone (3a) LiteNo source recorded
Android
Not verified
Sensors
Sources
Phone (3a) LiteNo source recorded
Accelerometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing
Not verified
Removable
Sources
Phone (3a) LiteNo source recorded
No
Not verified
Energy Efficiency Class
Sources
Phone (3a) LiteNo source recorded
B
Not verified
Video Playing Resolution
Sources
Phone (3a) LiteNo source recorded
UHD 4K (3840 x 2160)@30fps
Not verified
Mobile TV
Sources
Phone (3a) LiteNo source recorded
No
Not verified
IP54Samsung laboratory claim: sprayed with 10 litres of fresh water per minute for 5 minutes at all angles. Not advised for beach or pool use; resistance is not permanent and may diminish with wear. Not a submersion rating.
IP54
Cover glass
Sources
Phone (3a) LiteNo source recorded
Corning Gorilla Glass VictusSamsung states Gorilla Glass Victus (not Victus+) is applied to the front of the device; no rear-glass or drop-proof claim is made.
Not verified
Published operating system
Sources
Not verified
Nothing OS 3.5 powered by Android 15Operating system at launch as listed. The update term is in the Update policy field.
MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro 5G — Clock speed
Sources
Not verified
Up to 2.5 GHz
MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro 5G — Core count
Sources
Not verified
8-core
MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro 5G — Technology
Sources
Not verified
4 nm TSMC process (N4)
Ultra-wide — Resolution
Sources
Not verified
8 MP
Ultra-wide — Focal length
Sources
Not verified
15 mm
Ultra-wide — Aperture
Sources
Not verified
F/2.2
Ultra-wide — Sensor
Sources
Not verified
1/4"
Ultra-wide — FOV
Sources
Not verified
119.5°
Macro — Resolution
Sources
Not verified
2 MP
Macro — Aperture
Sources
Not verified
F/2.4
Video recording — 4K recording
Sources
Not verified
30 FPS
Video recording — 1080p recording
Sources
Not verified
30 or 60 FPS
Video recording — Slo-mo
Sources
Not verified
120 FPS
Video recording — Time Lapse
Sources
Not verified
4K or 1080p
Video recording — Features
Sources
Not verified
EIS image stabilisation
Size
Sources
Not verified
6.77"
Screen material
Sources
Not verified
Panda glass
Resolution
Sources
Not verified
1084 x 2392 (387 PPI)
Contrast ratio
Sources
Not verified
1,000,000:1
Refresh — Adaptive refresh rate
Sources
Not verified
120 Hz
Refresh — Touch sampling rate
Sources
Not verified
1000 Hz
Refresh — PWM frequency
Sources
Not verified
2160 Hz
SIM — Dual SIM
Sources
Not verified
Yes
SIM — SIM size
Sources
Not verified
Nano-SIM (4FF)
SIM — e-SIM
Sources
Not verified
Japan only
SIM — Gigabit LTE
Sources
Not verified
Advanced
SIM — Gigabit 5G
Sources
Not verified
Dual Mode (NSA & SA)
SIM — 5G NR band
Sources
Not verified
n1 / n2 / n3 / n5 / n7 / n8 / n12 / n20 / n28 / n38 / n40 / n41 / n66 / n71 / n77 / n78
SIM — 4G LTE bands
Sources
Not verified
1 / 2 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 7 / 8 / 12 / 17 / 18 / 19 / 20 / 26 / 28 / 38 / 40 / 41 / 42 / 48 / 66 / 71
SIM — 3G UMTS (WCDMA) bands
Sources
Not verified
UMTS B1 / 2 / 4 / 5 / 6 / 8 / 19
SIM — 2G GSM
Sources
Not verified
850 / 900 / DCS / PCS
Wi-Fi — Wi-Fi
Sources
Not verified
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, 2.4G/5G dual-band, MU-MIMO
Wi-Fi — Wi-Fi type
Sources
Not verified
Wi-Fi Direct, Advanced Hotspot
Wi-Fi — Bluetooth
Sources
Not verified
Bluetooth 5.4
Wi-Fi — NFC
Sources
Not verified
Yes (excludes India)
Wi-Fi — NFC
Sources
Not verified
Supporting Google Pay
Wi-Fi — GPS
Sources
Not verified
GPS (L1)
Wi-Fi — GPS
Sources
Not verified
GLONASS (G1)
Wi-Fi — GPS
Sources
Not verified
BDS (B1I)
Wi-Fi — GPS
Sources
Not verified
GALILEO (E1)
Wi-Fi — GPS
Sources
Not verified
QZSS (L1)
Capacity
Sources
Not verified
5,000 mAh
Glyph interface
Sources
Not verified
Glyph LightSingle rear notification light: flashes for selected contacts/apps and counts down the camera timer.
Show unverified (8)Not verified or conflicting for both phones. Kept for completeness; never counted as a difference.
Native telephoto reach
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Not verifiedSamsung lists FHD (1920 x 1080)@30fps under Video Recording Resolution. It does not explicitly state an 8K capability exclusion; absence remains unknown. Video Playing Resolution describes playback, not camera capture.
Not verifiedVideo is listed up to 4K 30 fps, plus 1080p modes; 8K recording is not mentioned.
Wireless charging
Sources
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Not verifiedNot stated by the manufacturer.
Headphone jack
Sources
Phone (3a) LiteNo source recorded
Not verifiedSamsung lists USB Type-C under Earjack and does not say whether there is also a separate 3.5 mm jack.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Optical-quality zoom
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Reverse wireless charging
Sources
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Not verifiedReverse wired charging is a separate feature from reverse wireless charging.
Dedicated optical telephoto reach
Sources
Not verified
Not verifiedThe rear cameras are main, ultra-wide and macro; no optical zoom figure is stated.
Main camera optical stabilisation
Sources
Not verified
Not verifiedOnly electronic stabilisation (EIS) is listed for the main camera. The manufacturer does not say whether it has optical stabilisation.
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Samsung Galaxy A17 5G

128 GB · checked 28 Sept 2026

Specifications & verification
Weight192 gManufacturer claim · high confidenceSamsung
Width77.9 mmManufacturer claim · high confidenceSamsung
Thickness7.5 mmManufacturer claim · high confidenceSamsung
Display size6.7 inchesManufacturer claim · high confidence

Full-rectangle nominal diagonal; rounded corners reduce viewable area.

Samsung
Peak brightnessNot verified

Not published

Claimed video playback18 hoursManufacturer claim · high confidence

Video Playback Time (Hours); manufacturer up-to claim. Protocols differ across brands.

Samsung
Claimed charging rateNot verified

Not published

Published total supportNot verified

Not published

Wireless chargingNot verified

Not published

Reverse wireless chargingNot verified

Not published

Headphone jackNot verified

Not published

Samsung
Expandable storageYesManufacturer claim · high confidenceSamsung
eSIM onlyNoManufacturer claim · high confidenceSamsung
IP ratingIP54Manufacturer claim · high confidence

Samsung laboratory claim: sprayed with 10 litres of fresh water per minute for 5 minutes at all angles. Not advised for beach or pool use; resistance is not permanent and may diminish with wear. Not a submersion rating.

Samsung
RAM4 GBManufacturer claim · high confidenceSamsung
Pixel densityNot verified

Not published

Maximum refresh rate90 HzManufacturer claim · high confidenceSamsung
Native telephoto reachNot verified

Not published

Claimed optical-quality reachNot verified

Not published

Rear camera modules3Manufacturer claim · high confidenceSamsung
8K recordingNot verified

Not published

Samsung
Manufacturer list price£259.00Reference only · not a live offer or current priceSamsung
All sources3
  1. Samsung UK Galaxy A17 5G technical specifications — SM-A176BZKAEUBSamsung · accessed 10 Sept 2026
  2. Samsung UK Galaxy A17 5G product pageSamsung · accessed 10 Sept 2026
  3. Samsung UK current phone configurations and part numbersSamsung · accessed 10 Sept 2026

Nothing Phone (3a) Lite

128 GB · checked 28 Sept 2026

Specifications & verification
Weight199 gManufacturer claim · high confidenceNothing
Width78 mmManufacturer claim · high confidenceNothing
Thickness8.3 mmManufacturer claim · high confidenceNothing
Display size6.77 inchesManufacturer claim · high confidenceNothing
Peak brightness3,000 nitsManufacturer claim · high confidence

Manufacturer peak brightness; not sustained full-screen brightness or an independent measurement.

Nothing
Claimed video playbackNot verified

Not published

Claimed charging rate2.5% per minuteCalculated from sources · low confidence

Manufacturer conditions apply; adapters are separate unless the box contents say otherwise. 50 divided by 20 minutes; not a sustained charging rate.

Nothing
Published total support6 yearsManufacturer claim · high confidence

Security-patch term as listed; the page does not state its start point. The Android version-update term (3 years) is stated separately.

Nothing
Wireless chargingNot verified

Not published

Nothing
Reverse wireless chargingNot verified

Not published

Nothing
Headphone jackNot verified

Not published

Expandable storageYesManufacturer claim · high confidence

Storage row: "(expandable up to 2 TB)". The card type is not named.

Nothing
eSIM onlyNoManufacturer claim · high confidenceNothing
IP ratingIP54Manufacturer claim · high confidenceNothing
RAM8 GBManufacturer claim · high confidenceNothing
Pixel density387 ppiManufacturer claim · high confidenceNothing
Maximum refresh rate120 HzManufacturer claim · high confidenceNothing
Native telephoto reachNot verified

Not published

Claimed optical-quality reachNot verified

Not published

Rear camera modules3Manufacturer claim · high confidence

50 MP main, 8 MP ultra-wide and 2 MP macro.

Nothing
8K recordingNot verified

Not published

Nothing
Manufacturer list price£249.00Reference only · not a live offer or current priceNothing
All sources1
  1. Nothing UK Phone (3a) Lite: selected configuration and complete specificationsNothing · accessed 10 Sept 2026
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