HONOR 600 Lite vs Samsung Galaxy A17

Our Verdict: SIM-free buyers get the lower entry price from Samsung Galaxy A17 rather than HONOR 600 Lite. The page lists £134.99 against £299.00. Samsung Galaxy A17 has the display edge, pairing a 6.7" Super AMOLED panel with 385 PPI while HONOR 600 Lite uses a 6.6" AMOLED screen at 303 PPI. HONOR 600 Lite has the higher-resolution rear camera figure at 108MP versus Samsung Galaxy A17's 50MP, HONOR 600 Lite offers more headroom at up to 256GB rather than Samsung Galaxy A17's 128GB. HONOR 600 Lite is lighter at 180g, compared with Samsung Galaxy A17 at 192g. The better buy is priority-led: HONOR 600 Lite has its own hardware strengths, while Samsung Galaxy A17 may be the more sensible fit for cost, size, or ecosystem reasons.

The A17 is the cheaper one to own: around £256 over a typical contract, £119 less than the 600 Lite.

HONOR 600 Lite HONOR 600 Lite vs Samsung Galaxy A17 Samsung Galaxy A17
Expert Rating
4.0
6 reviews 3.5
11 reviews
Screen
6.6" 6.7"
Display
AMOLED Super AMOLED
Resolution
1200 x 1600 1080 x 2340
Pixels Per Inch
303 385
Rear Camera
108 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera
16 Megapixels 13 Megapixels
Chipset
Mediatek Dimensity 7100 Elite (6 nm) Exynos 1330 (5 nm)
Battery
6,520 mAh 5,000 mAh
Storage
256GB 128GB
OS
Android Android
SIM Type
nano-SIM and e-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
6.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, LHDC 5 5.3 with A2DP, LE
Dimensions
157.4 x 75.4 x 7.3 mm 164.4 x 77.9 x 7.5 mm
Weight
180 grams 192 grams
Water Resistance
IP66 dust tight and water resistant (high pressure water jets) IP54, dust and splash resistant
Contracts
£13.99/mo (£9.00 upfront) £5.00/mo (£125.00 upfront)
SIM-free
£279.00 £159.00

Prices updated 11 July 2026

Deals Deals
HONOR 600 Lite HONOR 600 Lite Samsung Galaxy A17 Samsung Galaxy A17
Expert Rating 4.0
6 reviews		 3.5
11 reviews
Screen 6.6" 6.7"
Display AMOLED Super AMOLED
Resolution 1200 x 1600 1080 x 2340
Pixels Per Inch 303 385
Rear Camera 108 Megapixels 50 Megapixels
Front Camera 16 Megapixels 13 Megapixels
Chipset Mediatek Dimensity 7100 Elite (6 nm) Exynos 1330 (5 nm)
Battery 6,520 mAh 5,000 mAh
Storage 256GB 128GB
OS Android Android
SIM Type nano-SIM and e-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 6.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, LHDC 5 5.3 with A2DP, LE
Dimensions 157.4 x 75.4 x 7.3 mm 164.4 x 77.9 x 7.5 mm
Weight 180 grams 192 grams
Water Resistance IP66 dust tight and water resistant (high pressure water jets) IP54, dust and splash resistant
Contracts £13.99/mo
£9.00 upfront 		£5.00/mo
£125.00 upfront
SIM-free £279.00 £159.00
Prices updated 11 July 2026
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Cheapest Deals

HONOR 600 Lite
HONOR 600 Lite

24 Months

256GB

Grey

150GB

Data

£13.99 per month, £9 upfront.

Use code: CASH2 (£2)

Samsung Galaxy A17
Samsung Galaxy A17

24 Months

128GB

Black

300GB

Data

£5 per month, £125 upfront.

Use code: 30JNOFF (£30)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the HONOR 600 Lite 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 600 Lite or Samsung Galaxy A17?

The Samsung Galaxy A17 has the bigger screen at 6.7" compared to the HONOR 600 Lite's 6.6", the Samsung Galaxy A17 has the sharper display at 385 pixels per inch versus 303, and the HONOR 600 Lite uses a AMOLED panel while the Samsung Galaxy A17 has a Super AMOLED.

Which has the better camera, the HONOR 600 Lite or Samsung Galaxy A17?

The HONOR 600 Lite features a 108 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 600 Lite or Samsung Galaxy A17?

The Samsung Galaxy A17 is cheaper SIM-free, starting from £159.00.

What storage options are available for the HONOR 600 Lite and Samsung Galaxy A17?

The HONOR 600 Lite is available in 256GB, while the Samsung Galaxy A17 comes in 128GB.

What processors do the HONOR 600 Lite and Samsung Galaxy A17 use?

The HONOR 600 Lite is powered by the Mediatek Dimensity 7100 Elite (6 nm), while the Samsung Galaxy A17 uses the Exynos 1330 (5 nm).

Which is easier to carry and hold, the HONOR 600 Lite or Samsung Galaxy A17?

The HONOR 600 Lite is the more portable of the two: it's 12g lighter at 180 grams, it's also the more compact phone at 157.4 x 75.4 x 7.3 mm.

Which is more water resistant, the HONOR 600 Lite or Samsung Galaxy A17?

The HONOR 600 Lite is rated IP66 dust tight and water resistant (high pressure water jets), while the Samsung Galaxy A17 is rated IP54, dust and splash resistant.

What operating system do the HONOR 600 Lite and Samsung Galaxy A17 run?

Both phones run Android.