Honor GT Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A5 2017
The Honor GT Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (2017) runs on the Samsung Exynos 7880; launch prices were $485 and $380. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor GT Pro leads — 83/100 vs 18/100 (a 65-point difference). Key differences: the Honor GT Pro has the bigger battery (7200 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 16 MP; the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 is noticeably lighter (157g vs 212g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor GT Pro
Samsung Galaxy A5 2017
What makes Honor GT Pro better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 175
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 760
- Bigger battery: 7200 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 1/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 14/100)
- Longer battery life (70/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 51/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 better?
- Lighter: 157g vs 212g
- Cheaper at launch: $380 vs $485
- Better portability (84/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor GT Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017, the Honor GT Pro scores 65 points higher (83/100 vs 18/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor GT Pro leads (92/100 vs 1/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor GT Pro leads (81/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor GT Pro leads (70/100 vs 15/100). Value score: Honor GT Pro — 88/100, Samsung Galaxy A5 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 A5 2017 (92/100 vs 1/100). In the "display" category, the Honor GT Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (94/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor GT Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (81/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor GT Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (70/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 significantly outperforms the Honor GT Pro (84/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor GT Pro | Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Samsung Exynos 7880 | |
| AnTuTu | 3280245 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 175 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 760 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 5.2" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1224x2800 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 7200 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 15 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.7×8.6 mm | 146.1×71.4×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 212 g | 157 g | |
| Launch price | $485 | $380 |
Camera comparison
Honor GT Pro
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy A5 2017
- Main: 16MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor GT 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 Pro
- 7200 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A5 2017
- 3000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $105. Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 was $105 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor GT Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (92/100 vs 1/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor GT Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (94/100 vs 51/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor GT Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (81/100 vs 14/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor GT Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (70/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A5 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 A5 2017?
The Honor GT Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 by 65 points (83/100 vs 18/100).
What is the rating of the Honor GT Pro and the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017?
The Honor GT Pro has a MobileRank rating of 83/100, the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 — 18/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor GT Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017?
The Honor GT Pro leads on camera score (81/100 vs 14/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor GT Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017?
The Honor GT Pro leads on performance (92/100 vs 1/100).
Should you choose the Honor GT Pro over the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017?
The Honor GT Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers.