Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy A17
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050, while the Samsung Galaxy A17 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads — 77/100 vs 45/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 5000); the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (1,902,468 vs 554,590); the Samsung Galaxy A17 is noticeably lighter (190g vs 234g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
Samsung Galaxy A17
What makes Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1902468 vs 554590
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (80/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 67/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A17 better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 234g
- Better portability (70/100 vs 36/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max vs the Samsung Galaxy A17, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max scores 32 points higher (77/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads (80/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads (74/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads (86/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (80/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (84/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (74/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (86/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max (70/100 vs 36/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max | Samsung Galaxy A17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9050 | MediaTek Helio G99 | |
| AnTuTu | 1902468 | 554590 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 727 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 2047 | |
| Display | 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2848 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 6800 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 5 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 7.0 | Android 15 / One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 12000 nits | 800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×78.7×8.2 mm | 164.4×77.9×7.5 mm | |
| Weight | 234 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | — | $147 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Samsung Galaxy A17
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
- 6.9" Dual-layer 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 90 Pro Max
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy A17
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max and Samsung Galaxy A17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads Samsung Galaxy A17 by 243.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (80/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (84/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (74/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (86/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max (70/100 vs 36/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy A17?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 by 32 points (77/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max and the Samsung Galaxy A17?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Samsung Galaxy A17 — 45/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy A17?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads on camera score (74/100 vs 33/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy A17?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads on performance (80/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max over the Samsung Galaxy A17?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.