⚖ Head to Head Comparison
Nothing Phone 3
Nothing
80
$799
VS
+8
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
Samsung
72
$199
Nothing Phone 3 Takes the Crown
The Nothing Phone 3 delivers a notably superior experience with a commanding 8-point lead (80 vs 72). Across 22 expert reviews, critics consistently favor the Nothing Phone 3.
💡 Our Take: Go with the Nothing Phone 3 for the best experience. The Samsung Galaxy A17 5G is only worth considering at a significant discount.
✓ Nothing Phone 3 scores 8 points higher ✓ 3 publications reviewed both ✓ Based on 22 expert reviews
3 reviewers evaluated both products, providing solid comparative data.
📈 Score Breakdown by Publication
| Publication | Nothing Phone 3 | Samsung Galaxy A17 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Engadget | 81 | 70 |
| GSMArena | 84 | 68 |
| Wired | 70 | 100 |
| Android Authority | 90 | — |
| Android Central | 70 | — |
| Androidpolice | 75 | — |
| CNET | — | 60 |
| Digit In | — | 76 |
| Gizmodo | 80 | — |
| IGN | 70 | — |
| Markellisreviews | 90 | — |
| Notebookcheck Net | — | 73 |
| PCMag | 90 | — |
| PhoneArena | — | 57 |
| Powerup-gaming | 80 | — |
| Tech Advisor | — | 70 |
| Techadvisor | 80 | — |
| TechRadar | 80 | — |
| Theguardian | 80 | — |
⚙ Specifications Comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone 3 | Samsung Galaxy A17 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 6.67" | 6.7" |
| Display Type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1260x2800 | 1080 x 2340, 90Hz |
| Processor | Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | Exynos 1330 |
| RAM | 12/16GB | 4GB,8GB |
| Storage | 256/512GB | 128GB,256GB |
| Battery | 5,150mAh | 5000mAh |
| Water Resistance | IP68 | IP54 |
