Honor GT 2 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A5 2017
The Honor GT 2 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (2017) runs on the Samsung Exynos 7880. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor GT 2 Pro leads — 91/100 vs 18/100 (a 73-point difference). Key differences: the Honor GT 2 Pro has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 16 MP.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor GT 2 Pro
Samsung Galaxy A5 2017
What makes Honor GT 2 Pro better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 175
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 760
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 1/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 14/100)
- Longer battery life (88/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 51/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 better?
- Overall rating 18/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor GT 2 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017, the Honor GT 2 Pro scores 73 points higher (91/100 vs 18/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor GT 2 Pro leads (98/100 vs 1/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor GT 2 Pro leads (81/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor GT 2 Pro leads (88/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor GT 2 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (98/100 vs 1/100). In the "display" category, the Honor GT 2 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (94/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor GT 2 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (81/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor GT 2 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (88/100 vs 15/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor GT 2 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Samsung Exynos 7880 | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 175 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 760 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 5.2" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1224x2800 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 8500 mAh | 3000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 3GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 32GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 146.1×71.4×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | — | 157 g | |
| Launch price | — | $380 |
Camera comparison
Honor GT 2 Pro
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy A5 2017
- Main: 16MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor GT 2 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1224x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A5 2017
- 5.2" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor GT 2 Pro
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless charging: no data
Samsung Galaxy A5 2017
- 3000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor GT 2 Pro
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor GT 2 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (98/100 vs 1/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor GT 2 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (94/100 vs 51/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor GT 2 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (81/100 vs 14/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor GT 2 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (88/100 vs 15/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor GT 2 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017?
The Honor GT 2 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 by 73 points (91/100 vs 18/100).
What is the rating of the Honor GT 2 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017?
The Honor GT 2 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 91/100, the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 — 18/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor GT 2 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017?
The Honor GT 2 Pro leads on camera score (81/100 vs 14/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor GT 2 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017?
The Honor GT 2 Pro leads on performance (98/100 vs 1/100).
Should you choose the Honor GT 2 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017?
The Honor GT 2 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.