OnePlus N6 Lite vs Samsung Galaxy A17 5G: Which One Should You Buy?
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G edges ahead with a BeastScore of 86.0/100 — but the right choice depends on what matters to you.
OnePlus N6 Lite
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G wins 4 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 specsSamsung Galaxy A17 5G3363
- Camerafrom specsSamsung Galaxy A17 5G5783
- VideoNot enough data
- SelfieSamsung Galaxy A17 5G4060
- Batteryfrom specsOnePlus N6 Lite10067
- Displayfrom specsSamsung Galaxy A17 5G6685
- ConnectivityNot enough data
- SecurityNot enough data
- ValueNot enough data
- OnePlus N6 Lite has the bigger battery7,000 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
- Samsung Galaxy A17 5G has a sharper main camera50 MP vs 13 MP
- OnePlus N6 Lite has the bigger screen6.75" vs 6.7"
- Samsung Galaxy A17 5G is lighter192 g vs 215 g
- Samsung Galaxy A17 5G has a sharper selfie camera16 MP vs 5 MP
- Samsung Galaxy A17 5G has more RAM8 GB vs 4 GB
- Samsung Galaxy A17 5G has the faster chipExynos 1330 vs Unisoc T7250
Why buy each phone
Swipe ⇄Samsung Galaxy A17 5G wins — BeastScore 86.0/100
The Samsung Galaxy A17 5G is the better pick for most people thanks to its sharper main camera (50 MP vs 13 MP) and lighter body (192 g vs 215 g). The OnePlus N6 Lite is worth a look if you prefer its bigger battery (7,000 mAh vs 5,000 mAh).
Larger battery: 7,000 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
Higher-resolution main camera: 50 MP vs 13 MP · More RAM: 8 GB vs 4 GB
Common questions
Which is better: OnePlus N6 Lite or Samsung Galaxy A17 5G?
The Samsung Galaxy A17 5G is the better pick for most people thanks to its sharper main camera (50 MP vs 13 MP) and lighter body (192 g vs 215 g). The OnePlus N6 Lite is worth a look if you prefer its bigger battery (7,000 mAh vs 5,000 mAh). BeastScore: OnePlus N6 Lite 86.0/100, Samsung Galaxy A17 5G 86.0/100.
What are the main battery and display differences between OnePlus N6 Lite and Samsung Galaxy A17 5G?
OnePlus N6 Lite has a 6.75-inch display and 7000 mAh battery. Samsung Galaxy A17 5G has a 6.7-inch display and 5000 mAh battery.
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