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Samsung Galaxy A17 5G vs OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite
Same price. Here is what actually separates them.
Which one should you buy?
Same price: both start at ₹27,999 in India, so this comes down to what you get for it.
- The OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite has the bigger battery: 7,000 mAh against 5,000 mAh.
- The OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite has the better screen on paper: smoother (144Hz against 90Hz).
- Only the Galaxy A17 5G has an ultrawide camera; the OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite backs its main camera with a 2MP depth sensor. Only the Galaxy A17 5G stabilises its main camera optically (OIS), which helps in low light and on video.
- The Galaxy A17 5G is the lighter phone: 192 g against 208 g.
- The OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite is better sealed against dust and water: IP64 against IP54.
Which to buy
Get the Galaxy A17 5G for the ultrawide camera, a stabilised main camera and the lighter build. Get the OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite for the bigger battery, the smoother screen and better water protection.
Every spec, lined up
Better on paper
Display
SpecGalaxy A17 5GOnePlus Nord CE6 Lite
Size
6.7 inches
6.72 inches
Panel
Super AMOLED
LCD
Resolution
2340 x 1080 (Full HD+)
2400 x 1080 (Full HD+) (better)
Refresh rate
90Hz
144Hz (better)
Peak brightness
Not listed
1,000 nits
Protection
Gorilla Glass Victus
Not listed
Performance
SpecGalaxy A17 5GOnePlus Nord CE6 Lite
Chipset
Not listed
Dimensity 7400 Apex
CPU
Octa-core, up to 2.4GHz
Octa-core
RAM
6GB, 8GB
6GB, 8GB
Storage
128GB
128GB, 256GB
Software
One UI 7 · 6 OS updates
OxygenOS 16, Android 16
Camera
SpecGalaxy A17 5GOnePlus Nord CE6 Lite
Rear cameras
50MP main (f/1.8, OIS) + 5MP ultrawide (f/2.2) + 2MP macro (f/2.4)
50MP main (f/1.8, EIS) + 2MP depth (f/2.4)
Front camera
13MP
8MP (f/2.0)
Video
1080p at 30fps (rear)
4K at 30fps (rear), 1080p at 30fps (front)
Battery
SpecGalaxy A17 5GOnePlus Nord CE6 Lite
Battery
5,000 mAh
7,000 mAh (better)
Wired charging
Not listed
45W
Build and connectivity
SpecGalaxy A17 5GOnePlus Nord CE6 Lite
Network
5G (Sub6 FDD/TDD), 4G LTE
5G (SA/NSA), 4G LTE
SIM
Dual nano SIM (hybrid microSD)
Hybrid dual nano SIM (microSD up to 2TB)
Wi-Fi and Bluetooth
Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.3
Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.4
NFC
No
No
Dust and water
IP54
IP64 (better)
Weight
192 g (better)
208 g
Thickness
7.5 mm (better)
8.5 mm
Colours
Black, Blue, Gray
Vivid Mint, Hyper Black
Availability
SpecGalaxy A17 5GOnePlus Nord CE6 Lite
Launch in India
31 Aug 2025
12 May 2026
Status
On sale
On sale
Versions and prices
Galaxy A17 5G
- 6GB + 128GB₹27,999
- 8GB + 128GB₹30,999
OnePlus Nord CE6 Lite
- 6GB + 128GB₹27,999
- 8GB + 128GB₹28,499
- 8GB + 256GB₹32,999
Prices in India as we last checked them. Sales and bank offers change them often, so check before you buy.