Honor 8 vs Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017)

A spec-by-spec comparison of the Honor 8 and the Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017), taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.

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Head to head

Honor 8Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017)
Our rating7/108/10
Battery3,000 mAh3,000 mAh
Wired charging18W18W
Storage (max)128 GB256 GB
Screen size5.2 in5.2 in
Main camera12 MP16 MP
Weight (lower is lighter)153 g157 g
ReleasedJul 2016Jan 2017
Summary: Honor 8 is ahead on weight (lower is lighter). Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) is ahead on our rating, storage (max), main camera.
★ Which should you buy? Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs.

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Display

Honor 8Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017)
TypeLTPS IPS LCDSuper AMOLED
Size5.2 inches5.2 inches
Resolution1080 x 1920 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~423 ppi density)1080 x 1920 pixels (Full HD)
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 3 (unconfirmed in some sources, 2.5D glass mentioned)Corning Gorilla Glass 4
Features—Always-on display

Platform

Honor 8Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017)
ChipsetHiSilicon Kirin 950 (16 nm)Exynos 7880 Octa (14 nm)
CPUOcta-core (4x2.3 GHz Cortex-A72 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53)Octa-core 1.9 GHz Cortex-A53
GPUMali-T880 MP4Mali-T830MP3
OS—Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow, upgradable to Android 8.0 Oreo

Memory

Honor 8Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017)
RAM3GB or 4GB LPDDR4 RAM3GB
Internal Storage32GB or 64GB32GB
Card slotmicroSDXC (uses shared SIM slot, up to 128GB)—
Card Slot—microSDXC (dedicated slot, up to 256GB)

Main Camera

Honor 8Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017)
ModulesDual 12 MP, f/2.2, 27mm (wide), 1.25µm, AF (one RGB, one monochrome sensor)—
FeaturesDual-LED flash, HDR, panorama, 'Wide Aperture' modeLED flash, panorama, HDR
Video1080p@60fps, 1080p@30fps1080p@30fps
Single—16 MP, f/1.9, 27mm (wide), AF

Selfie Camera

Honor 8Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017)
Modules8 MP, f/2.4—
FeaturesWide selfie, beautification mode, screen flash—
Video1080p1080p@30fps
Single—16 MP, f/1.9

Battery

Honor 8Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017)
TypeLi-Po 3000 mAh, non-removableLi-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Charging18W fast charging (9V/2A), charges 40% in 30 minutes18W Adaptive Fast Charging

Body

Honor 8Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017)
Dimensions145.5 x 71 x 7.45 mm (5.73 x 2.8 x 0.29 inches)146.1 x 71.4 x 7.9 mm
Weight153 g (5.4 oz)157 g
BuildGlass front (Gorilla Glass 3), glass back, aluminum frameGlass front (Gorilla Glass 4), glass back, aluminum frame
SIMHybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)Nano-SIM (single or dual SIM)
Water & Dust Resistance—IP68 certified (up to 1.5m for 30 min)

Comms

Honor 8Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017)
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspotWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth4.2, A2DP, EDR, LE4.2, A2DP, EDR, LE
GPSGPS, GLONASS, BDS—
NFCYesYes (Samsung Pay support)
Infrared portYes—
USBUSB Type-C 1.0USB Type-C
Positioning—GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Radio—FM radio

Launch

Honor 8Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017)
AnnouncedJuly 2016January 2017
StatusReleased 2016, JulyDiscontinued
OS at launchAndroid 6.0 Marshmallow, upgradable to Android 8.0 Oreo with EMUI 4.1/8—

Frequently asked questions

Which is lighter, Honor 8 or Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017)?

Honor 8 — 153 g for the Honor 8 versus 157 g for the Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017).

Which is newer, Honor 8 or Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017)?

Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) — Jul 2016 for the Honor 8 versus Jan 2017 for the Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017).

Is the Honor 8 or the Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) rated higher?

We rate the Honor 8 7/10 and the Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) 8/10.

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