Huawei Mate 90 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A17
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro (2026) runs on the Kirin 9035, while the Samsung Galaxy A17 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads — 75/100 vs 45/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro has the bigger battery (6600 mAh vs 5000); the Huawei Mate 90 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,811,490 vs 554,590); the Samsung Galaxy A17 is noticeably lighter (190g vs 222g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 90 Pro
Samsung Galaxy A17
What makes Huawei Mate 90 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1811490 vs 554590
- Bigger battery: 6600 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (78/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (68/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 67/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A17 better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 222g
- Better portability (70/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 90 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy A17, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro scores 30 points higher (75/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads (78/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads (68/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads (85/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (78/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (84/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (68/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (85/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 Pro (70/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 90 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9035 | MediaTek Helio G99 | |
| AnTuTu | 1811490 | 554590 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 727 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 2047 | |
| Display | 6.8" Dual-layer LTPO OLED | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2832 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 6600 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 5 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 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 | 161.9×75.7×8.0 mm | 164.4×77.9×7.5 mm | |
| Weight | 222 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | — | $147 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 90 Pro
- 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 90 Pro
- 6.8" Dual-layer LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2832
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A17
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 90 Pro
- 6600 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy A17
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 90 Pro and Samsung Galaxy A17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads Samsung Galaxy A17 by 226.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Huawei Mate 90 Pro
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (78/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (84/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (68/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (85/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 Pro (70/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A17?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 by 30 points (75/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 90 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy A17?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Samsung Galaxy A17 — 45/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A17?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads on camera score (68/100 vs 33/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A17?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads on performance (78/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 90 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy A17?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.