Honor 8A vs Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
The Honor 8A (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35, while the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (2025) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1330; launch prices were $140 and $166. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G leads — 48/100 vs 22/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3020); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G is faster in AnTuTu (602,971 vs 199,111); the Honor 8A is noticeably lighter (150g vs 192g).
Honor 8A
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
- Lighter: 150g vs 192g
- Cheaper at launch: $140 vs $166
- Better portability (100/100 vs 68/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 602971 vs 199111
- Better Geekbench Single: 952 vs 476
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1963 vs 828
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3020 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 90Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (47/100 vs 19/100)
- Better camera (33/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (67/100 vs 32/100)
- Better value for money (68/100 vs 22/100)
Comparing the Honor 8A vs the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G scores 26 points higher (48/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G leads (47/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G leads (33/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G leads (52/100 vs 15/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G leads (68/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G notably outperforms the Honor 8A (47/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G significantly outperforms the Honor 8A (67/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G notably outperforms the Honor 8A (33/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G significantly outperforms the Honor 8A (52/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 8A significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (100/100 vs 68/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G significantly outperforms the Honor 8A (68/100 vs 22/100).
| Specification | Honor 8A | Samsung Galaxy A17 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio P35 | Samsung Exynos 1330 | |
| AnTuTu | 199111 | 602971 | |
| Geekbench Single | 476 | 952 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 828 | 1963 | |
| Display | 6.1" IPS LCD | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 3020 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 25W | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | — | Android 15 / One UI 7 | |
| Weight | 150 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $140 | $166 |
Honor 8A
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 13MP
Honor 8A
- 6.1" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Honor 8A
- 3020 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Honor 8A and Samsung Galaxy A17 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G leads Honor 8A by 67.0% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $26. Honor 8A was $26 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G notably outperforms the Honor 8A (47/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G significantly outperforms the Honor 8A (67/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G notably outperforms the Honor 8A (33/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G significantly outperforms the Honor 8A (52/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 8A significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (100/100 vs 68/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G significantly outperforms the Honor 8A (68/100 vs 22/100).
Which is better: the Honor 8A or the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G?
The Samsung Galaxy A17 5G significantly outperforms the Honor 8A by 26 points (48/100 vs 22/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 8A and the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G?
The Honor 8A has a MobileRank rating of 22/100, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G — 48/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 8A or the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G?
The Samsung Galaxy A17 5G leads on camera score (33/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 8A or the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G?
The Samsung Galaxy A17 5G leads on performance (47/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the Honor 8A over the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G?
The Honor 8A is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy A17 5G is a better fit for everyday use.