Huawei Mate 80 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy M17e
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030, while the Samsung Galaxy M17e (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300; launch prices were $1299 and $140. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads — 75/100 vs 43/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy M17e has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5700); the Huawei Mate 80 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (2,084,779 vs 524,785); the Huawei Mate 80 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy M17e doesn't.
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
Samsung Galaxy M17e
- Higher AnTuTu: 2084779 vs 524785
- 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 (67/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 55/100)
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5700 mAh
- Lighter: 199g vs 207g
- Cheaper at launch: $140 vs $1299
- Better portability (57/100 vs 55/100)
- Better value for money (64/100 vs 58/100)
Comparing the Huawei Mate 80 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy M17e, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro scores 32 points higher (75/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads (77/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads (67/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads (81/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17e (77/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17e (85/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17e (67/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17e (81/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17e and the Huawei Mate 80 Pro are nearly equal (57/100 vs 55/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17e is a bit better (64/100 vs 58/100).
| Specification | Huawei Mate 80 Pro | Samsung Galaxy M17e | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030 | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | |
| AnTuTu | 2084779 | 524785 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1680 | 771 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6200 | 1980 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.7" PLS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2844x1260 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5700 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 5.0 | Android 16, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 8 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×76.0×8.0 mm | 167.4×77.4×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 207 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | $140 |
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 13MP
Samsung Galaxy M17e
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2844x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy M17e
- 6.7" PLS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Mate 80 Pro
- 5700 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Samsung Galaxy M17e
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
We compared Huawei Mate 80 Pro and Samsung Galaxy M17e, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads Samsung Galaxy M17e by 297.3% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $1159. Samsung Galaxy M17e was $1159 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17e (77/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17e (85/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17e (67/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17e (81/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17e and the Huawei Mate 80 Pro are nearly equal (57/100 vs 55/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17e is a bit better (64/100 vs 58/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy M17e?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17e by 32 points (75/100 vs 43/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 80 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy M17e?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Samsung Galaxy M17e — 43/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy M17e?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads on camera score (67/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 80 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy M17e?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro leads on performance (77/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 80 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy M17e?
The Huawei Mate 80 Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Samsung Galaxy M17e is a better fit for everyday use.