Honor WIN RT2 vs Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
The Honor WIN RT2 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (2025) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1330. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor WIN RT2 leads — 81/100 vs 48/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the Honor WIN RT2 has the bigger battery (12070 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Honor WIN RT2 is faster in AnTuTu (4,040,013 vs 607,489); the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G is noticeably lighter (192g vs 238g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor WIN RT2
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
What makes Honor WIN RT2 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4040013 vs 607489
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 960
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1826
- Bigger battery: 12070 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (58/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (97/100 vs 67/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A17 5G better?
- Lighter: 192g vs 238g
- Better portability (68/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor WIN RT2 vs the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G, the Honor WIN RT2 scores 33 points higher (81/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor WIN RT2 leads (98/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor WIN RT2 leads (58/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor WIN RT2 leads (78/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor WIN RT2 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (98/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Honor WIN RT2 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (97/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor WIN RT2 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (58/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor WIN RT2 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (78/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G significantly outperforms the Honor WIN RT2 (68/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor WIN RT2 | Samsung Galaxy A17 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Samsung Exynos 1330 | |
| AnTuTu | 4040013 | 607489 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 960 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1826 | |
| Display | 6.9" AMOLED | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3104 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 12070 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 15 / One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 10000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69/IP69K | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×78.0×8.5 mm | — | |
| Weight | 238 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | — | $166 |
Camera comparison
Honor WIN RT2
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Honor WIN RT2
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3104
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor WIN RT2
- 12070 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Honor WIN RT2 and Samsung Galaxy A17 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor WIN RT2 leads Samsung Galaxy A17 5G by 565.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor WIN RT2 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (98/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor WIN RT2 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (97/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor WIN RT2 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (58/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor WIN RT2 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (78/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G significantly outperforms the Honor WIN RT2 (68/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor WIN RT2 or the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G?
The Honor WIN RT2 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G by 33 points (81/100 vs 48/100).
What is the rating of the Honor WIN RT2 and the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G?
The Honor WIN RT2 has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G — 48/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor WIN RT2 or the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G?
The Honor WIN RT2 leads on camera score (58/100 vs 33/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor WIN RT2 or the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G?
The Honor WIN RT2 leads on performance (98/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Honor WIN RT2 over the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G?
The Honor WIN RT2 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.