Huawei nova 16s 5G vs Samsung Galaxy F17 5G: Which One Should You Buy?
Huawei nova 16s 5G edges ahead with a BeastScore of 86.0/100 — but the right choice depends on what matters to you.
Huawei nova 16s 5G
Samsung Galaxy F17 5G
Huawei nova 16s 5G wins 2 of 5 categories
Here's exactly where each phone is stronger.
Bigger shape = better phone.
Scores out of 100. "From specs" scores compare only the specs both phones list. How we score
- Speedfrom specsHuawei nova 16s 5G9075
- Camerafrom specsTie3232
- VideoNot enough data
- SelfieTie6060
- Batteryfrom specsHuawei nova 16s 5G10067
- Displayfrom specsTie8888
- ConnectivityNot enough data
- SecurityNot enough data
- ValueNot enough data
- Huawei nova 16s 5G has the bigger battery7,000 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
- Samsung Galaxy F17 5G has the bigger screen6.7" vs 6.68"
- Huawei nova 16s 5G has more RAM12 GB vs 8 GB
Why buy each phone
Swipe ⇄Huawei nova 16s 5G wins — BeastScore 86.0/100
The Huawei nova 16s 5G is the better pick for most people thanks to its bigger battery (7,000 mAh vs 5,000 mAh) and more RAM (12 GB vs 8 GB). The Samsung Galaxy F17 5G is worth a look if you prefer its bigger screen (6.7" vs 6.68").
Larger battery: 7,000 mAh vs 5,000 mAh · More RAM: 12 GB vs 8 GB
Reliable all-round performance.
Common questions
Which is better: Huawei nova 16s 5G or Samsung Galaxy F17 5G?
The Huawei nova 16s 5G is the better pick for most people thanks to its bigger battery (7,000 mAh vs 5,000 mAh) and more RAM (12 GB vs 8 GB). The Samsung Galaxy F17 5G is worth a look if you prefer its bigger screen (6.7" vs 6.68"). BeastScore: Huawei nova 16s 5G 86.0/100, Samsung Galaxy F17 5G 86.0/100.
What are the main battery and display differences between Huawei nova 16s 5G and Samsung Galaxy F17 5G?
Huawei nova 16s 5G has a 6.68-inch display and 7000 mAh battery. Samsung Galaxy F17 5G has a 6.7-inch display and 5000 mAh battery.
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