Apple iPhone 17 vs Huawei Mate 90 Pro

The Apple iPhone 17 (2025) runs on the Apple A19, while the Huawei Mate 90 Pro (2026) runs on the Kirin 9035. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 17 leads — 76/100 vs 75/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro has the bigger battery (6600 mAh vs 3692); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Apple iPhone 17 is faster in AnTuTu (2,156,126 vs 1,811,490); the Apple iPhone 17 is noticeably lighter (177g vs 222g).

The Apple iPhone 17 edges out the Huawei Mate 90 Pro by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Apple iPhone 17

Performance 88
Display 85
Camera 86
Battery 29
Portability 73
Value for money 66

Huawei Mate 90 Pro

Performance 78
Display 84
Camera 68
Battery 85
Portability 46
Value for money —

What makes Apple iPhone 17 better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 2156126 vs 1811490
  • Lighter: 177g vs 222g

  • Higher performance (88/100 vs 78/100)
  • Better camera (86/100 vs 68/100)
  • Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
  • Better portability (73/100 vs 46/100)

What makes Huawei Mate 90 Pro better?

  • Bigger battery: 6600 vs 3692 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 40W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W

  • Longer battery life (85/100 vs 29/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 vs the Huawei Mate 90 Pro, the Apple iPhone 17 scores 1 points higher (76/100 vs 75/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 leads (88/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 leads (86/100 vs 68/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads (85/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 is a bit better (88/100 vs 78/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 17 and the Huawei Mate 90 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 Pro (86/100 vs 68/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 (85/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 17 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 Pro (73/100 vs 46/100).

Apple iPhone 17: The Apple iPhone 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.
Huawei Mate 90 Pro: The Huawei Mate 90 Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.

Specs comparison

Specification Apple iPhone 17 Huawei Mate 90 Pro
Processor Apple A19 Kirin 9035
AnTuTu 2156126 1811490
Geekbench Single 3608 —
Geekbench Multi 8810 —
Display 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED 6.8" Dual-layer LTPO OLED
Resolution 2622x1206 1080x2832
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 3692 mAh 6600 mAh
Charging 40W 100W
Wireless charging 25W 50W
DXOMark (camera) 157 —
Main camera 48 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 48 MP 40 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 12 MP 13 MP
RAM 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS iOS 26 HarmonyOS 7.0
Brightness (peak) 3000 nits 12000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 149.6×71.5×8.0 mm 161.9×75.7×8.0 mm
Weight 177 g 222 g
Launch price $799 —

Camera comparison

Apple iPhone 17

  • Main: 48MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Front: 12MP
86
camera

Huawei Mate 90 Pro

  • Main: 50MP f/1.4
  • Ultrawide: 40MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 13MP
68
camera

Display comparison

Apple iPhone 17

  • 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
  • Resolution: 2622x1206
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display

Huawei Mate 90 Pro

  • 6.8" Dual-layer LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2832
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display

Battery and charging

Apple iPhone 17

  • 3692 mAh
  • Wired: 40W
  • Wireless: 25W
29
battery

Huawei Mate 90 Pro

  • 6600 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
85
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Apple iPhone 17 and Huawei Mate 90 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Apple iPhone 17 Apple A19
76/100
2156126 AnTuTu
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Kirin 9035
75/100 -19.0%
1811490 AnTuTu

Apple iPhone 17 leads Huawei Mate 90 Pro by 19.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Apple iPhone 17

$799

Huawei Mate 90 Pro

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 is a bit better (88/100 vs 78/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 17 and the Huawei Mate 90 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 Pro (86/100 vs 68/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 (85/100 vs 29/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 17 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 Pro (73/100 vs 46/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17 or the Huawei Mate 90 Pro?

The Apple iPhone 17 edges out the Huawei Mate 90 Pro by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17 and the Huawei Mate 90 Pro?

The Apple iPhone 17 has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro — 75/100.

Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 17 or the Huawei Mate 90 Pro?

The Apple iPhone 17 leads on camera score (86/100 vs 68/100).

Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 17 or the Huawei Mate 90 Pro?

The Apple iPhone 17 leads on performance (88/100 vs 78/100).

Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17 over the Huawei Mate 90 Pro?

The Apple iPhone 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Huawei Mate 90 Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.