Honor X6 vs Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
The Honor X6 (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G25, while the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (2025) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1330; launch prices were $140 and $166. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G leads — 48/100 vs 29/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G is faster in AnTuTu (602,971 vs 163,723).
Honor X6
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
- Lighter: 185g vs 192g
- Cheaper at launch: $140 vs $166
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 52/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 602971 vs 163723
- Better Geekbench Single: 952 vs 185
- Better Geekbench Multi: 1963 vs 521
- Higher refresh rate: 90Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (47/100 vs 9/100)
- Better camera (33/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (67/100 vs 32/100)
- Better portability (68/100 vs 60/100)
Comparing the Honor X6 vs the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G scores 19 points higher (48/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G leads (47/100 vs 9/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X6 leads (66/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Honor X6 — 36/100, Samsung Galaxy A17 5G — 68/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G significantly outperforms the Honor X6 (47/100 vs 9/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G significantly outperforms the Honor X6 (67/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G and the Honor X6 are nearly equal (33/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X6 is a bit better (66/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G is a bit better (68/100 vs 60/100).
| Specification | Honor X6 | Samsung Galaxy A17 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G25 | Samsung Exynos 1330 | |
| AnTuTu | 163723 | 602971 | |
| Geekbench Single | 185 | 952 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 521 | 1963 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 25W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 | Android 15 / One UI 7 | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×75.1×8.7 mm | — | |
| Weight | 185 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $140 | $166 |
Honor X6
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 5MP
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 13MP
Honor X6
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Honor X6
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Honor X6 and Samsung Galaxy A17 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G leads Honor X6 by 72.8% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $26. Honor X6 was $26 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G significantly outperforms the Honor X6 (47/100 vs 9/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G significantly outperforms the Honor X6 (67/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G and the Honor X6 are nearly equal (33/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor X6 is a bit better (66/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G is a bit better (68/100 vs 60/100).
Which is better: the Honor X6 or the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G?
The Samsung Galaxy A17 5G is noticeably better than the Honor X6 — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Honor X6 and the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G?
The Honor X6 has a MobileRank rating of 29/100, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G — 48/100.
Which is more powerful: the Honor X6 or the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G?
The Samsung Galaxy A17 5G leads on performance (47/100 vs 9/100).
Should you choose the Honor X6 over the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G?
The Honor X6 is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy A17 5G is a better fit for everyday use.