Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy M17e
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050, while the Samsung Galaxy M17e (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads — 77/100 vs 43/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 6000); the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (1,902,468 vs 528,398); the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy M17e doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy M17e is noticeably lighter (199g vs 234g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
Samsung Galaxy M17e
What makes Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1902468 vs 528398
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Higher performance (80/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy M17e better?
- Lighter: 199g vs 234g
- Better portability (57/100 vs 36/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max vs the Samsung Galaxy M17e, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max scores 34 points higher (77/100 vs 43/100). 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 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads (86/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17e (80/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17e (84/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17e (74/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17e (86/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17e notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max (57/100 vs 36/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max | Samsung Galaxy M17e | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9050 | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | |
| AnTuTu | 1902468 | 528398 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 771 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 1980 | |
| Display | 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED | 6.7" PLS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1320x2848 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6800 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 7.0 | Android 16, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 8 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 12000 nits | 800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×78.7×8.2 mm | 167.4×77.4×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 234 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | — | $140 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Samsung Galaxy M17e
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
- 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO 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 90 Pro Max
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy M17e
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max and Samsung Galaxy M17e, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads Samsung Galaxy M17e by 260.0% 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 M17e (80/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17e (84/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17e (74/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17e (86/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17e notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max (57/100 vs 36/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy M17e?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17e by 34 points (77/100 vs 43/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max and the Samsung Galaxy M17e?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Samsung Galaxy M17e — 43/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy M17e?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads on camera score (74/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy M17e?
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 M17e?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.