Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
Key differences
- The Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro charges faster, at 33W wired against 25W.
- Only the Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro has a dedicated telephoto camera.
Full specifications compared
| Specification | Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A17 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Spec score | 8.1/10 | 6.4/10 |
| Brand | Nothing | Samsung |
| Model | CMF Phone 2 Pro | Galaxy A17 5G |
| India launch date | 28 April 2025 | 3 September 2025 |
| First sale | 5 May 2025 | 3 September 2025 |
| Launch price | From ₹18,999 | From ₹18,999 |
| Variants | 8GB RAM + 128GB · 8GB RAM + 256GB | 6GB RAM + 128GB · 8GB RAM + 128GB · 8GB RAM + 256GB |
| Display | 6.77", Flexible AMOLED, 1084 x 2392, 120Hz, 3,000 nits peak | Not published |
| Screen protection | Panda glass | Not published |
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro 5G | Exynos 1330 |
| RAM | 8GB | 6GB / 8GB |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB |
| Rear camera | 50MP main + 50MP telephoto (2x optical) + 8MP ultrawide | 50MP main + 5MP ultrawide |
| Front camera | 16MP | Not published |
| Rear video | 4K 30fps | Not published |
| Front video | Not published | Not published |
| Battery | 5,000mAh | 5,000mAh |
| Wired charging | 33W | 25W |
| Wireless charging | Not published | Not published |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| eSIM | No | Not published |
| Operating system | Android 15, Nothing OS | Not published |
| OS updates promised | 3 years | Not published |
| Water/dust rating | IP54 | Not published |
| Weight | 185 g | 192 g |
| Thickness | 7.8 mm | 7.5 mm |
| NFC | No | Not published |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | Not published |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | Not published |
| USB | Not published | Not published |
| Fingerprint | in-display optical | Not published |
| Colours | Light Green, White, Black, Orange | Blue, Grey, Black |
Frequently asked questions
Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro or Samsung Galaxy A17 5G — which is better?
On our spec score the Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro is ahead, 8.1/10 against 6.4/10. Spec score = processor tier 30% + camera hardware 25% + display 15% + battery and charging 15% + promised software updates 15%, calculated from the official specifications. It is not a hands-on review. The Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro charges faster, at 33W wired against 25W. Only the Nothing CMF Phone 2 Pro has a dedicated telephoto camera.