Apple iPhone 17e vs Huawei Mate 80 Pro
The Apple iPhone 17e (2026) runs on the Apple A19, while the Huawei Mate 80 Pro (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030; launch prices were $599 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads — 74/100 vs 59/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro has the bigger battery (5700 mAh vs 3600); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Apple iPhone 17e is faster in AnTuTu (2,156,126 vs 1,725,229); the Apple iPhone 17e is noticeably lighter (163g vs 207g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 17e
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
What makes Apple iPhone 17e better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2156126 vs 1725229
- Better Geekbench Single: 3692 vs 1680
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9454 vs 6200
- Lighter: 163g vs 207g
- Cheaper at launch: $599 vs $1299
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 75/100)
- Better portability (83/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Huawei Mate 80 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 5700 vs 3600 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 20W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 15W
- Better camera (67/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 21/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 61/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 17e vs the Huawei Mate 80 Pro, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro scores 15 points higher (74/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17e leads (89/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads (67/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads (81/100 vs 21/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 17e — 32/100, Huawei Mate 80 Pro — 58/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17e is a bit better (89/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (85/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (67/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (81/100 vs 21/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 17e notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro (83/100 vs 55/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17e | Huawei Mate 80 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 | |
| AnTuTu | 2156126 | 1725229 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3692 | 1680 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9454 | 6200 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.8" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2556x1179 | 2844x1260 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3600 mAh | 5700 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 40 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 19 | HarmonyOS 5.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 146.7×71.5×7.8 mm | 161.9×76.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 163 g | 207 g | |
| Launch price | $599 | $1299 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 17e
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Front: 24MP
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 17e
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 2556x1179
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2844x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 17e
- 3600 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- Wireless: 15W
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
- 5700 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 17e and Huawei Mate 80 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone 17e leads Huawei Mate 80 Pro by 25.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $700. Apple iPhone 17e was $700 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17e is a bit better (89/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (85/100 vs 61/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (67/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (81/100 vs 21/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 17e notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro (83/100 vs 55/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17e or the Huawei Mate 80 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone 17e — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17e and the Huawei Mate 80 Pro?
The Apple iPhone 17e has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 17e or the Huawei Mate 80 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads on camera score (67/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 17e or the Huawei Mate 80 Pro?
The Apple iPhone 17e leads on performance (89/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17e over the Huawei Mate 80 Pro?
The Apple iPhone 17e is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Huawei Mate 80 Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.