Honor 90 Lite 8GB vs Samsung Galaxy A17 5G Smartphone: which one suits you?

The two differ in 9 of the specs we have recorded, and the Honor 90 Lite 8GB is cheaper by SAR 158 (prices checked 12 Nov 2026).

Which one should you choose?

  • Paying less: cheaper by SAR 158
  • More memory for multitasking (90 GB vs 8 GB)
  • Higher-resolution main camera (100 MP vs 50 MP)
  • Lower weight: 179 g vs 192 g · slight difference
  • Bigger battery for a longer day (5,000 mAh vs 4,500 mAh) · slight difference

The deciding difference here: memory (RAM) and main camera and price.

Compares recorded specs; a missing spec does not mean the feature is absent.

Key differences

  • Memory (RAM)

    ✓ 90 GB8 GB
  • Display type

    LCDAMOLED
  • Resolution

    1920 x 1080720 x 1560

Specifications side by side

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Spec
HonorSAR 949
Honor 90 Lite 8GB specs
SamsungSAR 1,107
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G Smartphone specs
Reference priceSAR 949SAR 1,107
Storage8 GB—
Memory (RAM)✓ 90 GB8 GB
Processor—Exynos 1330
Battery capacity4,500 mAh✓ 5,000 mAh
Wired charging—25 W
Main camera✓ 100 MP50 MP
Years of OS updates—6 years
5GYesYes

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Direct comparison questions

What is the difference in main camera between the Honor 90 Lite 8GB and the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G Smartphone?

Main camera is higher on the Honor 90 Lite 8GB: 100 MP vs 50 MP on the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G Smartphone. If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.

What is the difference in battery capacity between the Honor 90 Lite 8GB and the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G Smartphone?

Battery capacity is higher on the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G Smartphone: 5,000 mAh vs 4,500 mAh on the Honor 90 Lite 8GB. If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.

What is the difference in memory (RAM) between the Honor 90 Lite 8GB and the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G Smartphone?

Memory (RAM) is higher on the Honor 90 Lite 8GB: 90 GB vs 8 GB on the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G Smartphone. If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.

What is the difference in screen size between the Honor 90 Lite 8GB and the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G Smartphone?

No difference here: screen size is 6.7 in on both.