Apple iPhone 17 vs Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
The Apple iPhone 17 (2025) runs on the Apple A19, while the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Apple iPhone 17 leads — 76/100 vs 75/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 3692); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Apple iPhone 17 is faster in AnTuTu (2,156,126 vs 1,902,468); the Apple iPhone 17 is noticeably lighter (177g vs 248g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 17
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
What makes Apple iPhone 17 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2156126 vs 1902468
- Better Geekbench Single: 3608 vs 1636
- Better Geekbench Multi: 8810 vs 5775
- Lighter: 177g vs 248g
- Higher performance (88/100 vs 75/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 74/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (73/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate better?
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 3692 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 29/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 17 vs the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate, 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 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 leads (86/100 vs 74/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads (86/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 is a bit better (88/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 17 and the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 is a bit better (86/100 vs 74/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 (86/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 17 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (73/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17 | Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 | Kirin 9050 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 2156126 | 1902468 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3608 | 1636 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 8810 | 5775 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED | 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2622x1206 | 1320x2848 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3692 mAh | 6800 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 | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 512GB / 1TB / 2TB | |
| 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 | 164.5×78.7×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 177 g | 248 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | — |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 17
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 12MP
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 17
- 6.3" LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED
- Resolution: 2622x1206
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
- 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 17
- 3692 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 25W
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 17 and Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone 17 leads Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate by 13.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17 is a bit better (88/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Apple iPhone 17 and the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Apple iPhone 17 is a bit better (86/100 vs 74/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17 (86/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 17 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (73/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17 or the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate?
The Apple iPhone 17 edges out the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate 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 RS Ultimate?
The Apple iPhone 17 has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 17 or the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate?
The Apple iPhone 17 leads on camera score (86/100 vs 74/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 17 or the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate?
The Apple iPhone 17 leads on performance (88/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17 over the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate?
The Apple iPhone 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.