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Honor Magic 5 Lite vs Samsung Galaxy M17e 5G

Direct side-by-side battle analyzing display brightness, chipset benchmark percentiles, multi-camera arrays, battery capacity, and charging speeds.

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Honor · 2023

Honor Magic 5 Lite

Honor Magic 5 Lite
82/ 100
Launch MSRPPricing on request
Samsung

Samsung Galaxy M17e 5G

Samsung Galaxy M17e 5G
82/ 100
Launch MSRPPricing on request
WHO WINS WHERE

WHY IS Honor Magic 5 Lite BETTER THAN Samsung Galaxy M17e 5G?

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Honor Magic 5 LiteWinner 🏆
Samsung Galaxy M17e 5G

BIGGEST HARDWARE DIFFERENCES

Margin Delta
SPEC FACTORHonor MagicSamsung GalaxyLEADER
Refresh Rate120Hz120Hz120Hz
Battery Capacity5,100 mAh6,000 mAh+6,000 mAh
Wired Fast Charging40WStandard40W Max
Main Camera Sensor63.7 MP50 MP63.7 MP
Screen Display Size6.67"6.7"6.7"
Chassis Weight175gN/A175g Lightest
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Which Phone Should You Buy: Key Reasons & Hardware Advantages

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Reasons to buy Honor Magic 5 Lite:
  • ✓824g lighter chassis (175g) optimized for one-handed ergonomics
  • ✓63.7MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording
  • ✓6.67" display with 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate
Reasons to buy Samsung Galaxy M17e 5G:
  • ✓Larger 6,000 mAh battery capacity (+900 mAh more capacity)
  • ✓50MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording
  • ✓6.7" display with 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate

How Do the Specifications Compare Side-by-Side?

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SpecificationHonor Magic 5 LiteSamsung Galaxy M17e 5G
1. Display & Screen🏆 Samsung Galaxy M17e 5G Wins Display
Screen Type & TechAM-OLEDAMOLED
Screen Size6.67"6.7"
Resolution & Density1080x2400 (395 ppi)FHD+ / LTPO AMOLED
Refresh Rate120 Hz ProMotion120 Hz ProMotion
BrightnessN/AN/A
Screen ProtectionScratch-resistant glassScratch-resistant glass
2. Platform & Performance🏆 Honor Magic 5 Lite Wins Performance
Chipset / ProcessorHigh performance SoC Dimensity 6300
CPU CoresMulti-core high performanceMulti-core high performance
GPU GraphicsIntegrated GraphicsIntegrated Graphics
Operating SystemAndroid 12Android
3. Memory & Storage
RAM Memory8 GB LPDDR6 GB LPDDR
Internal Storage128GB / 256GB128 GB
Storage SpeedHigh-speed flashHigh-speed flash
Card SlotNoNo
4. Main Camera Optics🏆 Honor Magic 5 Lite Wins Camera
Primary Camera63.7 MP50 MP, Triple Camera System
Telephoto ZoomNone (Digital zoom only)None (Digital zoom only)
Ultrawide CameraN/AN/A
LiDAR / DepthNoneNone
5. Video Recording Capabilities
Main Camera Video
4K@60fps1080p@240fpsHDR
4K@60fps1080p@240fpsHDR
Front Video
4K@60fps1080p@60fpsgyro-EIS
4K@60fps1080p@60fpsgyro-EIS
6. Selfie Camera
Selfie Lens15.9 MP12 MP
7. Body & Dimensions🏆 Honor Magic 5 Lite Lightest Chassis
Dimensions161.6 x 73.9 x 7.9 mmN/A
Weight175 gN/A
Build MaterialsGlass front, metal/glass frameGlass front, metal/glass frame
SIM TypeNano-SIM / eSIM supportNano-SIM / eSIM support
Water ResistanceNot certifiedNot certified
8. Battery & Charging🏆 Samsung Galaxy M17e 5G Wins Battery
Battery Capacity5,100 mAh6,000 mAh
Wired Fast Charging40W wired fast chargingFast charging
Wireless ChargingNot supportedNot supported
Reverse ChargingReverse wireless chargingReverse wireless charging
9. Sound & Audio
LoudspeakerStereo speakersStereo speakers
3.5mm Headphone JackNoNo
10. Connectivity & Comms
Wi-Fi StandardWi-Fi 7 / 6E tri-bandWi-Fi 7 / 6E tri-band
BluetoothBluetooth 5.1Bluetooth 5.3+
USB Port & SpeedUSB C reversibleUSB Type-C
NFCYesYes
11. Sensors & Security
SensorsBiometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compassBiometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compass
Satellite FeaturesEmergency SOS via satellite (select markets)Emergency SOS via satellite (select markets)
12. Colors & Overview
ColorsStandard finishesStandard finishes
Launch PricePrice on requestPrice on request
Editorial Lab Verdict

Honor Magic 5 Lite edges ahead with a BeastScore of 82.2/100

After comprehensive hardware benchmark comparisons, Honor Magic 5 Lite ranks as the overall top pick in this matchup. Key differentiators include its advanced processor architecture and verified 84/100 camera rating.

When to buy Honor Magic 5 Lite:
Higher overall BeastScore: 82.2 vs top rival 81.8 · Significantly faster wired charging: 40W vs max 0W
When to buy Samsung Galaxy M17e 5G:
Larger battery capacity: 6,000 mAh (+900 mAh more)
Quick Answers

Frequently Asked Questions: Honor Magic 5 Lite vs Samsung Galaxy M17e 5G

Which phone is better: Honor Magic 5 Lite or Samsung Galaxy M17e 5G?

Honor Magic 5 Lite leads with an overall BeastScore of 82.2/100 compared to Samsung Galaxy M17e 5G (81.8/100), driven by advantages in Higher overall BeastScore: 82.2 vs top rival 81.8 and Significantly faster wired charging: 40W vs max 0W.

What are the primary battery and display differences between Honor Magic 5 Lite and Samsung Galaxy M17e 5G?

Honor Magic 5 Lite is equipped with a 6.67-inch display and 5100 mAh battery, while Samsung Galaxy M17e 5G features a 6.7-inch display and 6000 mAh battery.

How do the camera capabilities compare between Honor Magic 5 Lite and Samsung Galaxy M17e 5G?

In lab hardware evaluations, Honor Magic 5 Lite scores 84/100 in camera performance, while Samsung Galaxy M17e 5G scores 80/100.

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