Samsung Galaxy A 17 128GB vs Honor X 7 128GB: which one suits you?

The two differ in 8 of the specs we have recorded, and the Honor X 7 128GB is cheaper by SAR 120 (prices checked 13 Nov 2026).

Bottom line: Samsung Galaxy A 17 128GB — no clear lead in the recorded specs. Honor X 7 128GB — Larger screen refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 90 Hz.

Which one should you choose?

  • No clear lead in the recorded specs; design or brand preference may decide.
  • Paying less: cheaper by SAR 120
  • Larger screen refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 90 Hz
  • Bigger battery for a longer day (7,320 mAh vs 5,000 mAh)
  • Higher wired charging: 45 W vs 25 W

The deciding difference here: screen refresh rate and battery capacity and price.

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

Key differences

  • Screen size

    6.7 in6.61 in
  • Display type

    AMOLEDLCD
  • Resolution

    1080 x 2220720 x 1600

Specifications side by side

18 of 18 specs

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Spec
SamsungSAR 789
Samsung Galaxy A 17 128GB specs
HonorSAR 669
Honor X 7 128GB specs
Reference priceSAR 789SAR 669
ProcessorOthers—
Battery capacity5,000 mAh✓ 7,320 mAh
Wired charging25 W✓ 45 W
Storage128 GB128 GB
Memory (RAM)6 GB6 GB
Main camera50 MP50 MP

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Direct comparison questions

What is the difference in storage between the Samsung Galaxy A 17 128GB and the Honor X 7 128GB?

No difference here: storage is 128 GB on both.

What is the difference in main camera between the Samsung Galaxy A 17 128GB and the Honor X 7 128GB?

No difference here: main camera is 50 MP on both.

What is the difference in battery capacity between the Samsung Galaxy A 17 128GB and the Honor X 7 128GB?

Battery capacity is higher on the Honor X 7 128GB: 7,320 mAh vs 5,000 mAh on the Samsung Galaxy A 17 128GB. If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.

What is the difference in wired charging between the Samsung Galaxy A 17 128GB and the Honor X 7 128GB?

Wired charging is higher on the Honor X 7 128GB: 45 W vs 25 W on the Samsung Galaxy A 17 128GB. If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.