Honor X6s vs Samsung Galaxy A5 2017
The Honor X6s (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G25 (), while the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (2017) runs on the Samsung Exynos 7880. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor X6s leads — 16/100 vs 10/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X6s has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 16 MP; the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor X6s doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 is noticeably lighter (157g vs 194g).
Honor X6s
Samsung Galaxy A5 2017
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Better camera (24/100 vs 5/100)
- Longer battery life (36/100 vs 0/100)
- Lighter: 157g vs 194g
- Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 57/100)
- Better value for money (84/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Honor X6s vs the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017, the Honor X6s scores 6 points higher (16/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X6s leads (24/100 vs 5/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X6s leads (36/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 leads (84/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor X6s notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (24/100 vs 5/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X6s significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (36/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 significantly outperforms the Honor X6s (100/100 vs 57/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 notably outperforms the Honor X6s (84/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor X6s | Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G25 () | Samsung Exynos 7880 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 95000 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 175 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 760 | |
| Display | 6.5" TFT LCD (IPS) | 5.2" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | — | |
| Refresh rate | — | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 3000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | — | 3GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 32GB | |
| OS | Android 12 Snow Cone | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.7×75.1×8.7 mm | 146.1×71.4×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 194 g | 157 g | |
| Price | — | $380 |
Honor X6s
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 5MP
Samsung Galaxy A5 2017
- Main: 16MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor X6s
- 6.5" TFT LCD (IPS)
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Samsung Galaxy A5 2017
- 5.2" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Honor X6s
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A5 2017
- 3000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Honor X6s
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor X6s notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (24/100 vs 5/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor X6s significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (36/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 significantly outperforms the Honor X6s (100/100 vs 57/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 notably outperforms the Honor X6s (84/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Honor X6s or the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017?
The Honor X6s edges out the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Honor X6s and the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017?
The Honor X6s has a MobileRank rating of 16/100, the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 — 10/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X6s or the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017?
The Honor X6s leads on camera score (24/100 vs 5/100).
Should you choose the Honor X6s over the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017?
The Honor X6s is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.