Honor 600e vs Samsung Galaxy A5 2017
The Honor 600e (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7100 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (2017) runs on the Samsung Exynos 7880; estimated prices are $550 and $380. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor 600e leads — 37/100 vs 10/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Honor 600e has the bigger battery (6520 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 16 MP; the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 is noticeably lighter (157g vs 180g).
Honor 600e
Samsung Galaxy A5 2017
- Bigger battery: 6520 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 16MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Better camera (40/100 vs 5/100)
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Lighter: 157g vs 180g
- Cheaper: $380 vs $550
- Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 75/100)
- Better value for money (84/100 vs 72/100)
Comparing the Honor 600e vs the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017, the Honor 600e scores 27 points higher (37/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 600e leads (40/100 vs 5/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 600e leads (54/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 leads (84/100 vs 72/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Honor 600e significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 600e significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (40/100 vs 5/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 600e significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (54/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 notably outperforms the Honor 600e (100/100 vs 75/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 is a bit better (84/100 vs 72/100).
| Specification | Honor 600e | Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7100 Elite | Samsung Exynos 7880 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 95000 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 175 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 760 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 5.2" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1200x2600 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 6520 mAh | 3000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | — | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 16 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 5 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 3GB | |
| Storage | 512GB | 32GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP66 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.4×75.4×7.3 mm | 146.1×71.4×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 180 g | 157 g | |
| Price | $550 | $380 |
Honor 600e
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy A5 2017
- Main: 16MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor 600e
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A5 2017
- 5.2" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Honor 600e
- 6520 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A5 2017
- 3000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Price difference: $170. Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 is cheaper by $170.
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Honor 600e significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor 600e significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (40/100 vs 5/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor 600e significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (54/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 notably outperforms the Honor 600e (100/100 vs 75/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 is a bit better (84/100 vs 72/100).
Which is better: the Honor 600e or the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017?
The Honor 600e significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 by 27 points (37/100 vs 10/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 600e and the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017?
The Honor 600e has a MobileRank rating of 37/100, the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 — 10/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 600e or the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017?
The Honor 600e leads on camera score (40/100 vs 5/100).
Should you choose the Honor 600e over the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017?
The Honor 600e is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.