Apple iPhone 17e vs Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
The Apple iPhone 17e (2026) runs on the Apple A19, while the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030S; launch prices were $599 and $880. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads — 72/100 vs 59/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 3600); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Apple iPhone 17e is faster in AnTuTu (2,156,126 vs 1,617,928); the Apple iPhone 17e is noticeably lighter (163g vs 231g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Apple iPhone 17e
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
What makes Apple iPhone 17e better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2156126 vs 1617928
- Better Geekbench Single: 3692 vs 1273
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9454 vs 3894
- Lighter: 163g vs 231g
- Cheaper at launch: $599 vs $880
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 67/100)
- Better portability (83/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 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 (74/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 21/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 61/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Apple iPhone 17e vs the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max scores 13 points higher (72/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17e leads (89/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads (74/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads (83/100 vs 21/100). Value score: Apple iPhone 17e — 32/100, Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max — 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 notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max (89/100 vs 67/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (85/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (74/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (83/100 vs 21/100). In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 17e significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max (83/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Apple iPhone 17e | Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A19 | HiSilicon Kirin 9030S | |
| AnTuTu | 2156126 | 1617928 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3692 | 1273 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9454 | 3894 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.9" LTPO OLED | |
| Resolution | 2556x1179 | 1308x2880 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3600 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 20W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 40 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | iOS 19 | HarmonyOS 6.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 146.7×71.5×7.8 mm | 164.0×77.1×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 163 g | 231 g | |
| Launch price | $599 | $880 |
Camera comparison
Apple iPhone 17e
- Main: 48MP f/1.6
- Front: 24MP
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
- 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 Pura 90 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1308x2880
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Apple iPhone 17e
- 3600 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- Wireless: 15W
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Apple iPhone 17e and Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Apple iPhone 17e leads Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max by 33.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $281. Apple iPhone 17e was $281 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Apple iPhone 17e notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max (89/100 vs 67/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (85/100 vs 61/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (74/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Apple iPhone 17e (83/100 vs 21/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Apple iPhone 17e significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max (83/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Apple iPhone 17e or the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Apple iPhone 17e — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Apple iPhone 17e and the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max?
The Apple iPhone 17e has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max — 72/100.
Which has the better camera: the Apple iPhone 17e or the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads on camera score (74/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Apple iPhone 17e or the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max?
The Apple iPhone 17e leads on performance (89/100 vs 67/100).
Should you choose the Apple iPhone 17e over the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max?
The Apple iPhone 17e is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.