Honor GT Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A3 2017
The Honor GT Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 (2017) runs on the Samsung Exynos 7870; launch prices were $485 and $349. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor GT Pro leads — 83/100 vs 20/100 (a 63-point difference). Key differences: the Honor GT Pro has the bigger battery (7200 mAh vs 2350); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Honor GT Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,280,245 vs 192,269); the Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 is noticeably lighter (138g vs 212g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor GT Pro
Samsung Galaxy A3 2017
What makes Honor GT Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3280245 vs 192269
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 172
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 492
- Bigger battery: 7200 vs 2350 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 11/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (70/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 49/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 better?
- Lighter: 138g vs 212g
- Cheaper at launch: $349 vs $485
- Better portability (84/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor GT Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy A3 2017, the Honor GT Pro scores 63 points higher (83/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor GT Pro leads (92/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor GT Pro leads (81/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor GT Pro leads (70/100 vs 15/100). Value score: Honor GT Pro — 88/100, Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 — 0/100; 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 A3 2017 (92/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, the Honor GT Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 (94/100 vs 49/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor GT Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 (81/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor GT Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 (70/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 significantly outperforms the Honor GT Pro (84/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor GT Pro | Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Samsung Exynos 7870 | |
| AnTuTu | 3280245 | 192269 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 172 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 492 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 4.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1224x2800 | 1280x720 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 7200 mAh | 2350 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 2GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 16GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 6.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.7×8.6 mm | 135.4×66.2×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 212 g | 138 g | |
| Launch price | $485 | $349 |
Camera comparison
Honor GT Pro
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy A3 2017
- Main: 13MP f/1.9
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor GT Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1224x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A3 2017
- 4.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x720
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor GT Pro
- 7200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A3 2017
- 2350 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Honor GT Pro and Samsung Galaxy A3 2017, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor GT Pro leads Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 by 1606.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $136. Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 was $136 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor GT Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 (92/100 vs 11/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor GT Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 (94/100 vs 49/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor GT Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 (81/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor GT Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 (70/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 significantly outperforms the Honor GT Pro (84/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor GT Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A3 2017?
The Honor GT Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 by 63 points (83/100 vs 20/100).
What is the rating of the Honor GT Pro and the Samsung Galaxy A3 2017?
The Honor GT Pro has a MobileRank rating of 83/100, the Samsung Galaxy A3 2017 — 20/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor GT Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A3 2017?
The Honor GT Pro leads on camera score (81/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor GT Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A3 2017?
The Honor GT Pro leads on performance (92/100 vs 11/100).
Should you choose the Honor GT Pro over the Samsung Galaxy A3 2017?
The Honor GT Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers.