HONOR 600 Lite vs Samsung Galaxy A17 4G

Our Verdict: HONOR 600 Lite leads on the higher-resolution 108MP rear camera and a larger 6,520 mAh battery, but Samsung Galaxy A17 4G answers with a sharper 385 PPI display. Samsung Galaxy A17 4G starts lower SIM-free at £109, roughly £170 below HONOR 600 Lite; Samsung Galaxy A17 4G also has the lower contract total in the current deals. Choose HONOR 600 Lite if you care most about the higher-resolution 108MP rear camera and a larger 6,520 mAh battery; choose Samsung Galaxy A17 4G if the lower cost is the priority.

The A17 4G is the cheaper one to own: around £291 over a typical contract, £84 less than the 600 Lite.

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 4G
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) £9.99/mo (£29.00 upfront)
SIM-free
£279.00 £137.00

Prices updated 26 July 2026

HONOR 600 Lite HONOR 600 Lite Samsung Galaxy A17  4G Samsung Galaxy A17 4G
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 4G
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
£9.99/mo
£29.00 upfront
SIM-free £279.00 £137.00
Prices updated 26 July 2026
Deals Deals

Cheapest Deals

HONOR 600 Lite
HONOR 600 Lite

24 Months

256GB

Grey

200GB

Data

£13.99 per month, £9 upfront.

Use code: CASH2 (£2)

Samsung Galaxy A17 4G
Samsung Galaxy A17  4G

24 Months

128GB

Grey

25GB

Data

£9.99 per month, £29 upfront.

Use code: SUMMER10 (£10)

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is the HONOR 600 Lite or Samsung Galaxy A17 4G cheaper on contract?

Based on total cost of ownership, the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G is cheaper on contract at £291.16 over the life of the deal from £9.99 per month with £29.00 upfront.

Which has the better screen, the HONOR 600 Lite or Samsung Galaxy A17 4G?

The Samsung Galaxy A17 4G has the bigger screen at 6.7" compared to the HONOR 600 Lite's 6.6", the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G 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 4G has a Super AMOLED.

Which has the better camera, the HONOR 600 Lite or Samsung Galaxy A17 4G?

The HONOR 600 Lite features a 108 Megapixels rear camera, while the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G 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 4G?

The Samsung Galaxy A17 4G is cheaper SIM-free, starting from £137.00.

What storage options are available for the HONOR 600 Lite and Samsung Galaxy A17 4G?

The HONOR 600 Lite is available in 256GB, while the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G comes in 128GB.

What processors do the HONOR 600 Lite and Samsung Galaxy A17 4G use?

The HONOR 600 Lite is powered by the Mediatek Dimensity 7100 Elite (6 nm), while the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G uses the Exynos 1330 (5 nm).

Which is easier to carry and hold, the HONOR 600 Lite or Samsung Galaxy A17 4G?

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 4G?

The HONOR 600 Lite is rated IP66 dust tight and water resistant (high pressure water jets), while the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G is rated IP54, dust and splash resistant.

What operating system do the HONOR 600 Lite and Samsung Galaxy A17 4G run?

Both phones run Android.