Honor GT Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
The Honor GT Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (2025) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1330; launch prices were $485 and $166. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor GT Pro leads — 83/100 vs 48/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Honor GT Pro has the bigger battery (7200 mAh vs 5000); the Honor GT Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,280,245 vs 603,772); the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G is noticeably lighter (192g vs 212g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor GT Pro
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
What makes Honor GT Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3280245 vs 603772
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 960
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 1826
- Bigger battery: 7200 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (70/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 67/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A17 5G better?
- Lighter: 192g vs 212g
- Cheaper at launch: $166 vs $485
- Better portability (68/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor GT Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G, the Honor GT Pro scores 35 points higher (83/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor GT Pro leads (92/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor GT Pro leads (81/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor GT Pro leads (70/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Honor GT Pro — 88/100, Samsung Galaxy A17 5G — 66/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Honor GT Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (92/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Honor GT Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (94/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor GT Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (81/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor GT Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (70/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G notably outperforms the Honor GT Pro (68/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor GT Pro | Samsung Galaxy A17 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Samsung Exynos 1330 | |
| AnTuTu | 3280245 | 603772 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 960 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 1826 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1224x2800 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 7200 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 5 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 15 / One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.7×8.6 mm | — | |
| Weight | 212 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $485 | $166 |
Camera comparison
Honor GT Pro
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Honor GT Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1224x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor GT Pro
- 7200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Honor GT Pro and Samsung Galaxy A17 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor GT Pro leads Samsung Galaxy A17 5G by 443.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $319. Samsung Galaxy A17 5G was $319 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor GT Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (92/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor GT Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (94/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor GT Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (81/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor GT Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (70/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G notably outperforms the Honor GT Pro (68/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor GT Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G?
The Honor GT Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G by 35 points (83/100 vs 48/100).
What is the rating of the Honor GT Pro and the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G?
The Honor GT Pro has a MobileRank rating of 83/100, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G — 48/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor GT Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G?
The Honor GT Pro leads on camera score (81/100 vs 33/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor GT Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G?
The Honor GT Pro leads on performance (92/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Honor GT Pro over the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G?
The Honor GT Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers.