Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind vs Samsung Galaxy A17
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro, while the Samsung Galaxy A17 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99; launch prices were $1165 and $147. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind leads — 74/100 vs 45/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind is faster in AnTuTu (2,116,240 vs 554,590); the Samsung Galaxy A17 is noticeably lighter (190g vs 239g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind
Samsung Galaxy A17
What makes Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2116240 vs 554590
- Better Geekbench Single: 1680 vs 727
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6200 vs 2047
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (77/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (68/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 67/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A17 better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 239g
- Cheaper at launch: $147 vs $1165
- Better portability (70/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind vs the Samsung Galaxy A17, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind scores 29 points higher (74/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind leads (77/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind leads (68/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind leads (83/100 vs 44/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind — 58/100, Samsung Galaxy A17 — 66/100; 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 Wind significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (77/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (84/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (68/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (83/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind (70/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind | Samsung Galaxy A17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 Pro | MediaTek Helio G99 | |
| AnTuTu | 2116240 | 554590 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1680 | 727 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6200 | 2047 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO 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 | 0W | |
| 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 | 800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 164.4×79.0×8.3 mm | 164.4×77.9×7.5 mm | |
| Weight | 239 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $1165 | $147 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Samsung Galaxy A17
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind
- 6.9" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A17
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Samsung Galaxy A17
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind and Samsung Galaxy A17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind leads Samsung Galaxy A17 by 281.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1018. Samsung Galaxy A17 was $1018 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (77/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (84/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (68/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (83/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind (70/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind or the Samsung Galaxy A17?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 by 29 points (74/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind and the Samsung Galaxy A17?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Samsung Galaxy A17 — 45/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind or the Samsung Galaxy A17?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind leads on camera score (68/100 vs 33/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind or the Samsung Galaxy A17?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind leads on performance (77/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind over the Samsung Galaxy A17?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro Max Wind is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.