HONOR 400 Smart vs Samsung Galaxy A17

Our Verdict: Samsung Galaxy A17 starts from the lower contract figure here, while HONOR 400 Smart is shown from £35.58/mo (£30.00 upfront). Screen quality leans toward Samsung Galaxy A17 for sharpness, with 385 PPI compared with HONOR 400 Smart's 261 PPI. Samsung Galaxy A17 also has the higher-resolution front camera at 13MP against HONOR 400 Smart's 5MP, HONOR 400 Smart offers more headroom at up to 256GB rather than Samsung Galaxy A17's 128GB. Use the listed differences to decide rather than the model names alone: HONOR 400 Smart is stronger in some areas, but Samsung Galaxy A17 may suit buyers who care more about value and handling.

The A17 is the cheaper one to own: around £256 over a typical contract, £208 less than the 400 Smart.

HONOR 400 Smart HONOR 400 Smart vs Samsung Galaxy A17 Samsung Galaxy A17
Screen
6.77" 6.7"
Display
TFT LCD Super AMOLED
Resolution
720 x 1610 1080 x 2340
Pixels Per Inch
261 385
Rear Camera
50 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera
5 Megapixels 13 Megapixels
Chipset
Qualcomm SM6375 Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 (6 nm) Exynos 1330 (5 nm)
Battery
6,500 mAh 5,000 mAh
Storage
128GB, 256GB 128GB
OS
Android Android
SIM Type
Nano SIM + Nano SIM nano-SIM and e-SIM
Connectivity
Up to 5G Up to 5G
Wi-Fi
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth
5.1 with A2DP, LE 5.3 with A2DP, LE
Dimensions
166.9 x 76.8 x 8.4 mm 164.4 x 77.9 x 7.5 mm
Weight
189 grams 192 grams
Water Resistance
IP64 dust tight and water resistant (water splashes) IP54, dust and splash resistant
Contracts
£35.58/mo (£30.00 upfront) £5.00/mo (£125.00 upfront)
SIM-free
- £159.00

Prices updated 11 July 2026

Deals Deals
HONOR 400 Smart HONOR 400 Smart Samsung Galaxy A17 Samsung Galaxy A17
Screen 6.77" 6.7"
Display TFT LCD Super AMOLED
Resolution 720 x 1610 1080 x 2340
Pixels Per Inch 261 385
Rear Camera 50 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera 5 Megapixels 13 Megapixels
Chipset Qualcomm SM6375 Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 (6 nm) Exynos 1330 (5 nm)
Battery 6,500 mAh 5,000 mAh
Storage 128GB, 256GB 128GB
OS Android Android
SIM Type Nano SIM + Nano SIM nano-SIM and e-SIM
Connectivity Up to 5G Up to 5G
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth 5.1 with A2DP, LE 5.3 with A2DP, LE
Dimensions 166.9 x 76.8 x 8.4 mm 164.4 x 77.9 x 7.5 mm
Weight 189 grams 192 grams
Water Resistance IP64 dust tight and water resistant (water splashes) IP54, dust and splash resistant
Contracts £35.58/mo
£30.00 upfront 		£5.00/mo
£125.00 upfront
SIM-free - £159.00
Prices updated 11 July 2026
Deals Deals

Cheapest Deals

HONOR 400 Smart
HONOR 400 Smart

12 Months

128GB

Velvet Black

5GB

Data

£35.58 per month, £30 upfront.

Samsung Galaxy A17
Samsung Galaxy A17

24 Months

128GB

Blue

300GB

Data

£5 per month, £125 upfront.

Use code: 30JNOFF (£30)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the HONOR 400 Smart or Samsung Galaxy A17 cheaper on contract?

Based on total cost of ownership, the Samsung Galaxy A17 is cheaper on contract at £256.40 over the life of the deal from £5.00 per month with £125.00 upfront.

Which has the better screen, the HONOR 400 Smart or Samsung Galaxy A17?

Both phones have a similar screen size at around 6.8", the Samsung Galaxy A17 has the sharper display at 385 pixels per inch versus 261, and the HONOR 400 Smart uses a TFT LCD panel while the Samsung Galaxy A17 has a Super AMOLED.

Which has the better camera, the HONOR 400 Smart or Samsung Galaxy A17?

The HONOR 400 Smart features a 50 Megapixels rear camera, while the Samsung Galaxy A17 has a 50 Megapixels rear camera. Both devices also have front-facing cameras for selfies and video calls.

What storage options are available for the HONOR 400 Smart and Samsung Galaxy A17?

The HONOR 400 Smart is available in 128GB, 256GB, while the Samsung Galaxy A17 comes in 128GB.

What processors do the HONOR 400 Smart and Samsung Galaxy A17 use?

The HONOR 400 Smart is powered by the Qualcomm SM6375 Snapdragon 6s Gen 3 (6 nm), while the Samsung Galaxy A17 uses the Exynos 1330 (5 nm).

Which is easier to carry and hold, the HONOR 400 Smart or Samsung Galaxy A17?

It's a trade-off: the HONOR 400 Smart is lighter but the Samsung Galaxy A17 is more compact. It's 3g lighter at 189 grams, though the Samsung Galaxy A17 is actually the more compact phone at 164.4 x 77.9 x 7.5 mm, the Samsung Galaxy A17 is slimmer at 7.5mm thick.

Which is more water resistant, the HONOR 400 Smart or Samsung Galaxy A17?

The HONOR 400 Smart is rated IP64 dust tight and water resistant (water splashes), while the Samsung Galaxy A17 is rated IP54, dust and splash resistant.

What operating system do the HONOR 400 Smart and Samsung Galaxy A17 run?

Both phones run Android.