Samsung Galaxy A 17 256GB vs Honor X7e 256GB: which one suits you?

The two differ in 8 of the specs we have recorded, and the Honor X7e 256GB is cheaper by SAR 160 (prices checked 12 Nov 2026).

Which one should you choose?

  • No clear lead in the recorded specs; design or brand preference may decide.
  • Paying less: cheaper by SAR 160
  • 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 1920720 x 1600

Specifications side by side

16 of 16 specs

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Spec
SamsungSAR 889
Samsung Galaxy A 17 256GB specs
HonorSAR 729
Honor X7e 256GB specs
Reference priceSAR 889SAR 729
ProcessorExynos 1330—
Battery capacity5,000 mAh✓ 7,320 mAh
Wired charging25 W✓ 45 W
Years of OS updates6 years—
Storage256 GB256 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 256GB and the Honor X7e 256GB?

No difference here: storage is 256 GB on both.

What is the difference in main camera between the Samsung Galaxy A 17 256GB and the Honor X7e 256GB?

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

What is the difference in battery capacity between the Samsung Galaxy A 17 256GB and the Honor X7e 256GB?

Battery capacity is higher on the Honor X7e 256GB: 7,320 mAh vs 5,000 mAh on the Samsung Galaxy A 17 256GB. If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.

What is the difference in wired charging between the Samsung Galaxy A 17 256GB and the Honor X7e 256GB?

Wired charging is higher on the Honor X7e 256GB: 45 W vs 25 W on the Samsung Galaxy A 17 256GB. If this spec is your priority, the difference favours it.