Honor X80i vs Samsung Galaxy A5 2017
The Honor X80i (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (2017) runs on the Samsung Exynos 7880. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor X80i leads — 32/100 vs 10/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X80i has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 16 MP; the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 is noticeably lighter (157g vs 185g).
Honor X80i
Samsung Galaxy A5 2017
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Better camera (24/100 vs 5/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Lighter: 157g vs 185g
- Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 68/100)
- Better value for money (84/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Honor X80i vs the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017, the Honor X80i scores 22 points higher (32/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X80i leads (24/100 vs 5/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X80i leads (56/100 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, the Honor X80i significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor X80i notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (24/100 vs 5/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X80i significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (56/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 significantly outperforms the Honor X80i (100/100 vs 68/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 notably outperforms the Honor X80i (84/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Honor X80i | Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite | Samsung Exynos 7880 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 95000 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 175 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 760 | |
| Display | 6.6" AMOLED | 5.2" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1200x2600 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 3000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 3GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 32GB | |
| OS | Android 16, MagicOS 10 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP66 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.4×75.4×7.3 mm | 146.1×71.4×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 157 g | |
| Price | — | $380 |
Honor X80i
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy A5 2017
- Main: 16MP
- Front: 16MP
Honor X80i
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A5 2017
- 5.2" AMOLED
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Honor X80i
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A5 2017
- 3000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Honor X80i
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Honor X80i significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor X80i notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (24/100 vs 5/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor X80i significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 (56/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 significantly outperforms the Honor X80i (100/100 vs 68/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 notably outperforms the Honor X80i (84/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Honor X80i or the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017?
The Honor X80i significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 by 22 points (32/100 vs 10/100).
What is the rating of the Honor X80i and the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017?
The Honor X80i has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 — 10/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor X80i or the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017?
The Honor X80i leads on camera score (24/100 vs 5/100).
Should you choose the Honor X80i over the Samsung Galaxy A5 2017?
The Honor X80i is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy A5 2017 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.