This is a side-by-side specs comparison of the HUAWEI nova 15 Max and SAMSUNG Galaxy A17 5G smartphones.
The HUAWEI nova 15 Max features a slightly larger 6.84-inch display, 8,500mAh battery, 40W fast charging, IP65 dust & water resistance and dual-camera setup.
Meanwhile, the SAMSUNG Galaxy A17 5G features a 6.7-inch display, 5,000mAh battery, 25W fast charging, IP54 dust & water resistance and triple-camera setup. The two phones have similar prices.
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| Design and Display | ||
| Display | 6.84-inch OLED Display (1272 x 2756 Pixels 444 ppi) with 120Hz Refresh Rate, 4000nits peak brightness and punch-hole | 6.7-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED Display (1080 x 2340 Pixels, 385 ppi) with Corning Gorilla Glass Victus, 19.5:9 Aspect Ratio, 90Hz Refresh Rate, 800nits High Brightness Mode (HBM) and notch |
| Size | 163.3 x 78.0 x 7.98 mm | 164.4 x 77.9 x 7.5 mm |
| Weight | 232 g | 192 g |
| Build | Glass front, Plastic back and Aluminum inner frame | Glass front, Plastic back |
| Durability | IP65 dust & water resistance | IP54 dust & splash resistance |
| Colors | Golden Black, Lake Cyan, Blush Gold | Black, Gray |
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HUAWEI nova 15 Max The HUAWEI nova 15 Max has a larger, sharper, brighter, and smoother display. It also has better build materials and is more durable, while the SAMSUNG Galaxy A17 5G is lighter and thinner. |
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| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Kirin 8000 (7 nm) | Exynos 1330 (5 nm) |
| CPU | Octa Core CPU 1x Cortex-A77H @ 2.4GHz , 3x Cortex-A77L @ 2.19GHz & 4x Cortex-A55 @ 1.84GHz |
Octa Core CPU 2x Cortex-A78 @ 2.4GHz & 6x Cortex-A55 @ 2.0GHz |
| GPU | Mali-G610 MP4 | Mali-G68 MP2 |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB |
| Expansion | None | 2TB via microSD |
| OS | EMUI 14.2 | Android 15 with One UI 7, up to 6 major OS upgrades |
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SAMSUNG Galaxy A17 5G
The SAMSUNG Galaxy A17 5G has better performance. |
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| Cameras | ||
| Rear Camera | Dual Cameras: 50MP Main Camera (RYYB, f/1.9 Aperture, Autofocus) 8MP Ultrawide (f/2.2 Aperture) -LED Flash -Up to 4K@30fps video recording |
Triple Cameras: 50MP Main Camera (f/1.8 Aperture, Autofocus, OIS) 5MP Ultrawide (f/2.2 Aperture) 2MP Macro (f/2.4 Aperture) -LED Flash -Up to 1080p video recording, EIS video stabilization |
| Front Camera |
8 Megapixels (f/2.0 Aperture) |
13 Megapixels (f/2.0 Aperture) - Up to 1080p video recording |
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SAMSUNG Galaxy A17 5G
Based on the specs, SAMSUNG Galaxy A17 5G has better camera stabilization. Meanwhile, HUAWEI nova 15 Max offers higher-resolution 4K rear video recording. |
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| Connectivity | ||
| Networks | 4G LTE, 3G HSPA+, 2G EDGE & GPRS Networks | 5G, 4G LTE (with VoLTE), 3G HSPA+, 2G EDGE & GPRS Networks |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac/6/7 | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac (dual band) |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM) | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM) |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Infrared | Yes | No |
| Location | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS |
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SAMSUNG Galaxy A17 5G
The SAMSUNG Galaxy A17 5G has better cellular connectivity. |
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| Audio and Features | ||
| USB OTG | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C | USB Type-C |
| 3.5mm Audio Jack | No | No |
| Audio Enhancement | Stereo Dual Speakers (symmetrical) | None |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Sensors |
Face Recognition & Fingerprint Sensor Proximity Sensor & Ambient Light Sensor Compass, Gyroscope & Accelerometer |
Face Recognition & Fingerprint Sensor Proximity Sensor & Ambient Light Sensor Compass, Gyroscope & Accelerometer |
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HUAWEI nova 15 Max
Based on the specs, it has stereo speakers. |
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| Battery and Charging | ||
| Battery | 8500 mAh (Non-removable) | 5000 mAh (Non-removable) |
| Charging | 40W Fast charging (HUAWEI SuperCharge Turbo) | 25W Fast Charging (50% in 30 minutes) |
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HUAWEI nova 15 Max
The HUAWEI nova 15 Max has a larger battery capacity and faster charging. |
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| Price and Availability | ||
| Price | ₱20,888.00 - Official Price in the Philippines | ₱19,890.00 - Official Price in the Philippines |
| Release Date | June 11, 2026 | August 26, 2025 |
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