Apple iPhone 17e vs Huawei Mate 90 Pro

The Apple iPhone 17e (2026) runs on the Apple A19, while the Huawei Mate 90 Pro (2026) runs on the Kirin 9035. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads — 75/100 vs 59/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro has the bigger battery (6600 mAh vs 3600); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Apple iPhone 17e is faster in AnTuTu (2,156,126 vs 1,811,490); the Apple iPhone 17e is noticeably lighter (163g vs 222g).

The Huawei Mate 90 Pro is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone 17e — the overall rating gap is 16 points.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Apple iPhone 17e

Performance 89
Display 61
Camera 34
Battery 21
Portability 83
Value for money 32

Huawei Mate 90 Pro

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

What makes Apple iPhone 17e better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 2156126 vs 1811490
  • Lighter: 163g vs 222g

  • Higher performance (89/100 vs 78/100)
  • Better portability (83/100 vs 46/100)

What makes Huawei Mate 90 Pro better?

  • Bigger battery: 6600 vs 3600 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 20W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
  • Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W

  • Better camera (68/100 vs 34/100)
  • Longer battery life (85/100 vs 21/100)
  • Better display (84/100 vs 61/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Apple iPhone 17e vs the Huawei Mate 90 Pro, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro scores 16 points higher (75/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17e leads (89/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads (68/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads (85/100 vs 21/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17e is a bit better (89/100 vs 78/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (84/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (68/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (85/100 vs 21/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 17e significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 Pro (83/100 vs 46/100).

Apple iPhone 17e: The Apple iPhone 17e is a better fit for gamers and power users.
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 17e Huawei Mate 90 Pro
Processor Apple A19 Kirin 9035
AnTuTu 2156126 1811490
Geekbench Single 3692 —
Geekbench Multi 9454 —
Display 6.1" OLED 6.8" Dual-layer LTPO OLED
Resolution 2556x1179 1080x2832
Refresh rate 60 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 3600 mAh 6600 mAh
Charging 20W 100W
Wireless charging 15W 50W
Main camera 48 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 40 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 24 MP 13 MP
RAM 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS iOS 19 HarmonyOS 7.0
Brightness (peak) 1200 nits 12000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 146.7×71.5×7.8 mm 161.9×75.7×8.0 mm
Weight 163 g 222 g
Launch price $599 —

Camera comparison

Apple iPhone 17e

  • Main: 48MP f/1.6
  • Front: 24MP
34
camera

Huawei Mate 90 Pro

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

Display comparison

Apple iPhone 17e

  • 6.1" OLED
  • Resolution: 2556x1179
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
61
display

Huawei Mate 90 Pro

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

Battery and charging

Apple iPhone 17e

  • 3600 mAh
  • Wired: 20W
  • Wireless: 15W
21
battery

Huawei Mate 90 Pro

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

Overall performance score

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

Apple iPhone 17e Apple A19
59/100
2156126 AnTuTu
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Kirin 9035
75/100 -19.0%
1811490 AnTuTu

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

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Apple iPhone 17e

$599

Huawei Mate 90 Pro

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17e is a bit better (89/100 vs 78/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (84/100 vs 61/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (68/100 vs 34/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (85/100 vs 21/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 17e significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 Pro (83/100 vs 46/100).

Frequently asked questions

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

The Huawei Mate 90 Pro is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone 17e — the overall rating gap is 16 points.

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

The Apple iPhone 17e has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro — 75/100.

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

The Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads on camera score (68/100 vs 34/100).

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

The Apple iPhone 17e leads on performance (89/100 vs 78/100).

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

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