Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy M17e
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030, while the Samsung Galaxy M17e (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300; launch prices were $1050 and $140. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads — 74/100 vs 43/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,101,808 vs 528,398); the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy M17e doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy M17e is noticeably lighter (199g vs 239g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
Samsung Galaxy M17e
What makes Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2101808 vs 528398
- Better Geekbench Single: 1680 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6200 vs 1980
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Higher performance (77/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (68/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy M17e better?
- Lighter: 199g vs 239g
- Cheaper at launch: $140 vs $1050
- Better portability (57/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max vs the Samsung Galaxy M17e, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max scores 31 points higher (74/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads (77/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads (68/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads (83/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max — 58/100, Samsung Galaxy M17e — 62/100; 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 Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17e (77/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17e (84/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17e (68/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17e (83/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17e notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (57/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max | Samsung Galaxy M17e | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | |
| AnTuTu | 2101808 | 528398 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1680 | 771 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6200 | 1980 | |
| Display | 6.9" OLED | 6.7" PLS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1320x2848 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.0 | Android 16, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 8 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 8000 nits | 800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 164.4×79.0×8.3 mm | 167.4×77.4×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 239 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $1050 | $140 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Samsung Galaxy M17e
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
- 6.9" OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy M17e
- 6.7" PLS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Samsung Galaxy M17e
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max and Samsung Galaxy M17e, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads Samsung Galaxy M17e by 297.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $910. Samsung Galaxy M17e was $910 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17e (77/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17e (84/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17e (68/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17e (83/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17e notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max (57/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy M17e?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17e by 31 points (74/100 vs 43/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max and the Samsung Galaxy M17e?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Samsung Galaxy M17e — 43/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy M17e?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads on camera score (68/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy M17e?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max leads on performance (77/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max over the Samsung Galaxy M17e?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.