Honor 70 vs Samsung Galaxy A5 2017
The Honor 70 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G, while the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (2017) runs on the Samsung Exynos 7880. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor 70 leads — 38/100 vs 10/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Honor 70 has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 54 MP vs 16 MP; the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 is noticeably lighter (157g vs 178g).
Honor 70
Samsung Galaxy A5 2017
- Bigger battery: 4800 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 54MP vs 16MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Better camera (53/100 vs 5/100)
- Longer battery life (43/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Lighter: 157g vs 178g
- Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 77/100)
- Better value for money (84/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Honor 70 vs the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017, the Honor 70 scores 28 points higher (38/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 70 leads (53/100 vs 5/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 70 leads (43/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 leads (84/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Honor 70 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 70 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (53/100 vs 5/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor 70 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (43/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 notably outperforms the Honor 70 (100/100 vs 77/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 notably outperforms the Honor 70 (84/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor 70 | Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G | Samsung Exynos 7880 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 95000 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 175 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 760 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 5.2" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 4800 mAh | 3000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | — | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 115 | — | |
| Main camera | 54 MP | 16 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 3GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 32GB | |
| OS | Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.4×73.3×7.9 mm | 146.1×71.4×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 178 g | 157 g | |
| Price | — | $380 |
Honor 70
- Main: 54MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy A5 2017
- Main: 16MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor 70
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A5 2017
- 5.2" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Honor 70
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A5 2017
- 3000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Honor 70
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Honor 70 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor 70 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (53/100 vs 5/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor 70 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (43/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 notably outperforms the Honor 70 (100/100 vs 77/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 notably outperforms the Honor 70 (84/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Honor 70 or the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017?
The Honor 70 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 by 28 points (38/100 vs 10/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 70 and the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017?
The Honor 70 has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 — 10/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 70 or the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017?
The Honor 70 leads on camera score (53/100 vs 5/100).
Should you choose the Honor 70 over the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017?
The Honor 70 is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.