Huawei Mate 80 vs Samsung Galaxy A17
The Huawei Mate 80 (2025) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9020, while the Samsung Galaxy A17 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99; launch prices were $799 and $147. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 80 leads — 65/100 vs 45/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 80 has the bigger battery (5750 mAh vs 5000); the Huawei Mate 80 is faster in AnTuTu (1,589,460 vs 554,590).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 80
Samsung Galaxy A17
What makes Huawei Mate 80 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1589460 vs 554590
- Better Geekbench Single: 1370 vs 727
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4446 vs 2047
- Bigger battery: 5750 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (69/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (41/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 67/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A17 better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 203g
- Cheaper at launch: $147 vs $799
- Better portability (70/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 80 vs the Samsung Galaxy A17, the Huawei Mate 80 scores 20 points higher (65/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 leads (69/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 leads (81/100 vs 44/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 80 — 44/100, 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 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (69/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (83/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 is a bit better (41/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (81/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 is a bit better (70/100 vs 57/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 80 | Samsung Galaxy A17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9020 | MediaTek Helio G99 | |
| AnTuTu | 1589460 | 554590 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1370 | 727 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4446 | 2047 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2700x1224 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5750 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 5 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 5.0 | Android 15 / One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×76.0×8.0 mm | 164.4×77.9×7.5 mm | |
| Weight | 203 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $147 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 80
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 13MP
Samsung Galaxy A17
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 80
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2700x1224
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A17
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 80
- 5750 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy A17
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 80 and Samsung Galaxy A17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 80 leads Samsung Galaxy A17 by 186.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $652. Samsung Galaxy A17 was $652 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 80 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (69/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 80 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (83/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 80 is a bit better (41/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 80 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (81/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 is a bit better (70/100 vs 57/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 80 or the Samsung Galaxy A17?
The Huawei Mate 80 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 by 20 points (65/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 80 and the Samsung Galaxy A17?
The Huawei Mate 80 has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Samsung Galaxy A17 — 45/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 80 or the Samsung Galaxy A17?
The Huawei Mate 80 leads on camera score (41/100 vs 33/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 80 or the Samsung Galaxy A17?
The Huawei Mate 80 leads on performance (69/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 80 over the Samsung Galaxy A17?
The Huawei Mate 80 is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.