Apple iPhone 17e vs Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
The Apple iPhone 17e (2026) runs on the Apple A19, while the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads — 75/100 vs 59/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 3600); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Apple iPhone 17e is faster in AnTuTu (2,156,126 vs 1,902,468); the Apple iPhone 17e is noticeably lighter (163g vs 248g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 17e
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
What makes Apple iPhone 17e better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2156126 vs 1902468
- Better Geekbench Single: 3692 vs 1636
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9454 vs 5775
- Lighter: 163g vs 248g
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 75/100)
- Better portability (83/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate better?
- Bigger battery: 6800 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 (74/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 21/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 61/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 17e vs the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate scores 16 points higher (75/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17e leads (89/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads (74/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads (86/100 vs 21/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17e is a bit better (89/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (84/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (74/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (86/100 vs 21/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 17e significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (83/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17e | Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 | Kirin 9050 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 2156126 | 1902468 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3692 | 1636 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9454 | 5775 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2556x1179 | 1320x2848 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3600 mAh | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 40 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 512GB / 1TB / 2TB | |
| 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 | 164.5×78.7×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 163 g | 248 g | |
| Launch price | $599 | — |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 17e
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Front: 24MP
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Apple iPhone 17e
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 2556x1179
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
- 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 17e
- 3600 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- Wireless: 15W
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 17e and Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone 17e 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 17e is a bit better (89/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (84/100 vs 61/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (74/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (86/100 vs 21/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 17e significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (83/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17e or the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate 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 RS Ultimate?
The Apple iPhone 17e has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 17e or the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads on camera score (74/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 17e or the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate?
The Apple iPhone 17e leads on performance (89/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17e over the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate?
The Apple iPhone 17e is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.