HONOR 400 vs Samsung Galaxy A17

Our Verdict: The handset-only price gives Samsung Galaxy A17 an immediate advantage over HONOR 400. The SIM-free figures are £134.99 versus £230.00. Screen quality leans toward HONOR 400 for sharpness, with 460 PPI compared with Samsung Galaxy A17's 385 PPI. For photos and storage, HONOR 400 has the higher-resolution rear camera figure at 200MP versus Samsung Galaxy A17's 50MP, HONOR 400 also has the higher-resolution front camera at 50MP against Samsung Galaxy A17's 13MP. HONOR 400 is lighter at 184g, compared with Samsung Galaxy A17 at 192g, HONOR 400 lists the larger battery capacity, 5,300 mAh against Samsung Galaxy A17's 5,000 mAh. For most shoppers this points to Samsung Galaxy A17 as the value choice, while HONOR 400 is the upgrade pick for screen quality, storage, or software preference.

Over a full contract, the Samsung Galaxy A17 works out around £256 all-in, about £156 less than the HONOR 400.

Expert Rating
4.0
10 reviews
3.5
11 reviews
Screen
6.55" 6.7"
Display
AMOLED Super AMOLED
Resolution
2736 x 1264 1080 x 2340
Pixels Per Inch
460 385
Rear Camera
200 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera
50 Megapixels 13 Megapixels
Chipset
Qualcomm SM7550-AB Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 (4 nm) Exynos 1330 (5 nm)
Battery
5,300 mAh 5,000 mAh
Storage
256GB, 512GB 128GB
OS
Android 15 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/6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth
5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD 5.3 with A2DP, LE
Dimensions
156.5 x 74.6 x 7.3 mm 164.4 x 77.9 x 7.5 mm
Weight
184 grams 192 grams
Water Resistance
IP65 dust tight and water resistant (low pressure water jets) IP54, dust and splash resistant
Contracts
£13.00/mo (£85.00 upfront) £5.00/mo (£125.00 upfront)
SIM-free
£230.00 £129.99

Prices updated 10 July 2026

HONOR 400 HONOR 400 Samsung Galaxy A17 Samsung Galaxy A17
Expert Rating 4.0
10 reviews
3.5
11 reviews
Screen 6.55" 6.7"
Display AMOLED Super AMOLED
Resolution 2736 x 1264 1080 x 2340
Pixels Per Inch 460 385
Rear Camera 200 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera 50 Megapixels 13 Megapixels
Chipset Qualcomm SM7550-AB Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 (4 nm) Exynos 1330 (5 nm)
Battery 5,300 mAh 5,000 mAh
Storage 256GB, 512GB 128GB
OS Android 15 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/6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth 5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD 5.3 with A2DP, LE
Dimensions 156.5 x 74.6 x 7.3 mm 164.4 x 77.9 x 7.5 mm
Weight 184 grams 192 grams
Water Resistance IP65 dust tight and water resistant (low pressure water jets) IP54, dust and splash resistant
Contracts £13.00/mo
£85.00 upfront
£5.00/mo
£125.00 upfront
SIM-free £230.00 £129.99
Prices updated 10 July 2026
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HONOR 400
HONOR 400

24 Months

256GB

Midnight Black

100GB

Data

£13 per month, £85 upfront.

Use code: 30JNOFF (£30)

Samsung Galaxy A17
Samsung Galaxy A17

24 Months

128GB

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300GB

Data

£5 per month, £125 upfront.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the HONOR 400 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 or Samsung Galaxy A17?

The Samsung Galaxy A17 has the bigger screen at 6.7" compared to the HONOR 400's 6.6", the HONOR 400 has the sharper display at 460 pixels per inch versus 385, and the HONOR 400 uses a AMOLED panel while the Samsung Galaxy A17 has a Super AMOLED.

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

The HONOR 400 features a 200 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.

Which is cheaper to buy SIM-free, the HONOR 400 or Samsung Galaxy A17?

The Samsung Galaxy A17 is cheaper SIM-free, starting from £129.99.

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

The HONOR 400 is available in 256GB, 512GB, while the Samsung Galaxy A17 comes in 128GB.

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

The HONOR 400 is powered by the Qualcomm SM7550-AB Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 (4 nm), while the Samsung Galaxy A17 uses the Exynos 1330 (5 nm).

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

The HONOR 400 is the more portable of the two: it's 8g lighter at 184 grams, it's also the more compact phone at 156.5 x 74.6 x 7.3 mm.

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

The HONOR 400 is rated IP65 dust tight and water resistant (low pressure water jets), while the Samsung Galaxy A17 is rated IP54, dust and splash resistant.

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

The HONOR 400 runs Android 15 and the Samsung Galaxy A17 runs Android. This is one of the biggest factors when choosing between the two, as each ecosystem has its own apps, services and features.