Samsung Galaxy A17 4G vs Nord CE5 256/8GB

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Samsung Galaxy A17 4G

KSh 21,500.00 – KSh 27,500.00

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Nord CE5 256/8GB

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Key product specifications

Feature	Samsung Galaxy A17 4G	Nord CE5 256/8GB
PriceDifferent	KSh 21,500.00 – KSh 27,500.00	KSh 39,500.00
DisplayDifferent	6.7 inches; Super AMOLED, 90Hz	6.77 inches, 111.5 cm2 (~89.7% screen-to-body ratio); Fluid AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR10+, 800 nits (typ), 1300 nits (HBM), 1430 nits (peak)
ProcessorDifferent	Mediatek Helio G99 (6 nm)	Mediatek Dimensity 8350 Apex (4 nm)
RAMDifferent	4GB, 6GB, 8GB (by selected configuration)	8GB
StorageDifferent	128GB, 256GB	256GB
Rear cameraDifferent	50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, AF, OIS 5 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide), 1/5.0", 1.12µm 2 MP (macro)	50 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.95", 0.8μm, PDAF, OIS 8 MP, f/2.2, 16mm, 112˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12μm
BatteryDifferent	5000 mAh	Market-dependent versions: 5200 mAh (Global) Si/C Li-Ion 7100 mAh (India)
ChargingDifferent	25W wired	80W wired Bypass charging
WeightDifferent	190 g (6.70 oz)	199 g (7.02 oz)
Operating systemDifferent	Android 15, up to 6 major OS updates, One UI 7	Android 15, ColorOS 15
NetworkDifferent	GSM / HSPA / LTE	GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G

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Specification	Samsung Galaxy A17 4G	Nord CE5 256/8GB
General
Brand	Samsung	OnePlus
Model	Samsung Galaxy A17 4G	OnePlus Nord CE5
Announced	2025, September 18	2025, July 08
Design
Dimensions	164.4 x 77.9 x 7.5 mm (6.47 x 3.07 x 0.30 in)	163.6 x 76 x 8.2 mm (6.44 x 2.99 x 0.32 in)
Weight	190 g (6.70 oz)	199 g (7.02 oz)
Build materials	Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus+), plastic back, plastic frame	—
Display
Display	6.7 inches; Super AMOLED, 90Hz	6.77 inches, 111.5 cm2 (~89.7% screen-to-body ratio); Fluid AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR10+, 800 nits (typ), 1300 nits (HBM), 1430 nits (peak)
Screen resolution	1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~385 ppi density)	1080 x 2392 pixels (~387 ppi density)
Display protection	Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+, Mohs level 5	Mohs level 5
Display features	—	Ultra HDR image support
Performance
Processor	Mediatek Helio G99 (6 nm)	Mediatek Dimensity 8350 Apex (4 nm)
CPU	Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)	Octa-core (1x3.35 GHz Cortex-A715 & 3x3.20 GHz Cortex-A715 & 4x2.20 GHz Cortex-A510)
GPU	Mali-G57 MC2	Mali G615-MC6
Memory & Storage
RAM	4GB, 6GB, 8GB (by selected configuration)	8GB
Storage	128GB, 256GB	256GB
Expandable storage	microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)	microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Storage technology	—	UFS 3.1
Cameras
Rear camera	50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, AF, OIS 5 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide), 1/5.0", 1.12µm 2 MP (macro)	50 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.95", 0.8μm, PDAF, OIS 8 MP, f/2.2, 16mm, 112˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12μm
Front camera	13 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm	16 MP, f/2.4, 23mm (wide), 1/3.0", 1.0μm
Rear camera features	LED flash, panorama, HDR	LED flash, Ultra HDR, panorama
Rear camera video	1080p@30fps	4K@30/60fps (HDR), 1080p@30/60/120/480fps, 720p@960fps, gyro-EIS, OIS
Front camera video	1080p@30fps	1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS
Front camera features	—	Panorama
Battery & Charging
Battery	5000 mAh	Market-dependent versions: 5200 mAh (Global) Si/C Li-Ion 7100 mAh (India)
Charging	25W wired	80W wired Bypass charging
Software
Operating system	Android 15, up to 6 major OS updates, One UI 7	Android 15, ColorOS 15
Network
Network	GSM / HSPA / LTE	GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
SIM	· Nano-SIM · Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM	Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Connectivity
NFC	Yes (market/region dependent)	Yes
Bluetooth	5.3, A2DP, LE	5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, LHDC 5
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band
Positioning	GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS	GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS
Radio	FM radio (market/region dependent)	No
USB	USB Type-C 2.0	USB Type-C 2.0
Infrared	—	Yes
Durability
Water resistance	IP54 dust protected and water resistant (water splashes)	IP65 dust tight and water resistant (low pressure water jets)
Features
Sensors	Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compass	Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Loudspeakers	Yes	Yes
3.5 mm headphone jack	No	No

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