Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030, while the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (2025) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1330; estimated prices are $1050 and $166. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads — 74/100 vs 48/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,101,808 vs 602,971); the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G is noticeably lighter (192g vs 239g).
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
- Higher AnTuTu: 2101808 vs 602971
- Better Geekbench Single: 1680 vs 952
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6200 vs 1963
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (77/100 vs 47/100)
- Better camera (68/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 67/100)
- Lighter: 192g vs 239g
- Cheaper: $166 vs $1050
- Better portability (68/100 vs 32/100)
Comparing the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max vs the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max scores 26 points higher (74/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads (77/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads (68/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads (83/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (77/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (84/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (68/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (83/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (68/100 vs 32/100).
| Specification | Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max | Samsung Galaxy A17 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 | Samsung Exynos 1330 | |
| AnTuTu | 2101808 | 602971 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1680 | 952 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6200 | 1963 | |
| Display | 6.9" OLED | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2848 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 5 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.0 | Android 15 / One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 8000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.4×79.0×8.3 mm | — | |
| Weight | 239 g | 192 g | |
| Price | $1050 | $166 |
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 13MP
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
- 6.9" OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max and Samsung Galaxy A17 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads Samsung Galaxy A17 5G by 248.6% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $884. Samsung Galaxy A17 5G is cheaper by $884.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (77/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (84/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (68/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (83/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (68/100 vs 32/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G by 26 points (74/100 vs 48/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max and the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G — 48/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads on camera score (68/100 vs 33/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads on performance (77/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max over the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Samsung Galaxy A17 5G is a better fit for everyday use.