Honor Magic6 Lite 5G 256GB vs Samsung Galaxy A 17 256GB: which one suits you?

The two differ in 10 of the specs we have recorded, and the Samsung Galaxy A 17 256GB is cheaper by SAR 511 (prices checked 11 Nov 2026).

Which one should you choose?

  • More memory for multitasking (8 GB vs 6 GB)
  • Higher wired charging: 35 W vs 25 W
  • Higher-resolution main camera (108 MP vs 50 MP)
  • Paying less: cheaper by SAR 511

The deciding difference here: memory (RAM) and wired charging and price.

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

Key differences

  • Memory (RAM)

    ✓ 8 GB6 GB
  • Screen size

    6.78 in6.7 in
  • Display type

    OLEDAMOLED

Specifications side by side

19 of 19 specs

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Spec
HonorSAR 1,400
Honor Magic6 Lite 5G 256GB specs
SamsungSAR 889
Samsung Galaxy A 17 256GB specs
Reference priceSAR 1,400SAR 889
Memory (RAM)✓ 8 GB6 GB
ProcessorSnapdragon 6 Gen 1Exynos 1330
Battery capacity✓ 5,300 mAh5,000 mAh
Wired charging✓ 35 W25 W
Main camera✓ 108 MP50 MP
5GYes—
Years of OS updates—6 years
Storage256 GB256 GB

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Direct comparison questions

What is the difference in processor between the Honor Magic6 Lite 5G 256GB and the Samsung Galaxy A 17 256GB?

Honor Magic6 Lite 5G 256GB: Snapdragon 6 Gen 1; Samsung Galaxy A 17 256GB: Exynos 1330. This is a spec difference, not a verdict that one is better overall.

What is the difference in storage between the Honor Magic6 Lite 5G 256GB and the Samsung Galaxy A 17 256GB?

No difference here: storage is 256 GB on both.

What is the difference in main camera between the Honor Magic6 Lite 5G 256GB and the Samsung Galaxy A 17 256GB?

Main camera is higher on the Honor Magic6 Lite 5G 256GB: 108 MP vs 50 MP on the Samsung Galaxy A 17 256GB. If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.

What is the difference in battery capacity between the Honor Magic6 Lite 5G 256GB and the Samsung Galaxy A 17 256GB?

Battery capacity is higher on the Honor Magic6 Lite 5G 256GB: 5,300 mAh vs 5,000 mAh on the Samsung Galaxy A 17 256GB. If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.