Honor Win RT vs Samsung Galaxy A5 2017
The Honor Win RT (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (2017) runs on the Samsung Exynos 7880; launch prices were $384 and $380. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Win RT leads — 75/100 vs 18/100 (a 57-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Win RT has the bigger battery (10000 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 16 MP; the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 is noticeably lighter (157g vs 229g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Win RT
Samsung Galaxy A5 2017
What makes Honor Win RT better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 175
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 760
- Bigger battery: 10000 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 1/100)
- Better camera (45/100 vs 14/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 51/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 better?
- Lighter: 157g vs 229g
- Cheaper at launch: $380 vs $384
- Better portability (84/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Win RT vs the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017, the Honor Win RT scores 57 points higher (75/100 vs 18/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Win RT leads (92/100 vs 1/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Win RT leads (45/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Win RT leads (80/100 vs 15/100). Value score: Honor Win RT — 80/100, 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 Win RT significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (92/100 vs 1/100). In the "display" category, the Honor Win RT significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (94/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Win RT significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (45/100 vs 14/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Win RT significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (80/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 significantly outperforms the Honor Win RT (84/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Win RT | Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Samsung Exynos 7880 | |
| AnTuTu | 3249469 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 175 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 760 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPS AMOLED | 5.2" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1272x2800 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 10000 mAh | 3000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 3GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 32GB | |
| OS | Android 16 / MagicOS 10 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.1×76.6×8.3 mm | 146.1×71.4×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 229 g | 157 g | |
| Launch price | $384 | $380 |
Camera comparison
Honor Win RT
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy A5 2017
- Main: 16MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Honor Win RT
- 6.8" LTPS AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2800
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A5 2017
- 5.2" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Win RT
- 10000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- 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: $4. Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 was $4 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Win RT significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (92/100 vs 1/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor Win RT significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (94/100 vs 51/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Win RT significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (45/100 vs 14/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Win RT significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (80/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 significantly outperforms the Honor Win RT (84/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Win RT or the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017?
The Honor Win RT significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 by 57 points (75/100 vs 18/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Win RT and the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017?
The Honor Win RT has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 — 18/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Win RT or the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017?
The Honor Win RT leads on camera score (45/100 vs 14/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Win RT or the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017?
The Honor Win RT leads on performance (92/100 vs 1/100).
Should you choose the Honor Win RT over the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017?
The Honor Win RT is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.