Huawei Mate 90 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy M17e
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro (2026) runs on the Kirin 9035, while the Samsung Galaxy M17e (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads — 75/100 vs 43/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro has the bigger battery (6600 mAh vs 6000); the Huawei Mate 90 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,811,490 vs 528,398); the Huawei Mate 90 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy M17e doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy M17e is noticeably lighter (199g vs 222g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 90 Pro
Samsung Galaxy M17e
What makes Huawei Mate 90 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1811490 vs 528398
- Bigger battery: 6600 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Higher performance (78/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (68/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy M17e better?
- Lighter: 199g vs 222g
- Better portability (57/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 90 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy M17e, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro scores 32 points higher (75/100 vs 43/100). 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 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads (85/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17e (78/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17e (84/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17e (68/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17e (85/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17e is a bit better (57/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 90 Pro | Samsung Galaxy M17e | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9035 | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | |
| AnTuTu | 1811490 | 528398 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 771 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 1980 | |
| Display | 6.8" Dual-layer LTPO OLED | 6.7" PLS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2832 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6600 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 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 | 161.9×75.7×8.0 mm | 167.4×77.4×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 222 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | — | $140 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 90 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Samsung Galaxy M17e
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 90 Pro
- 6.8" Dual-layer LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2832
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy M17e
- 6.7" PLS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 90 Pro
- 6600 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy M17e
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 90 Pro and Samsung Galaxy M17e, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads Samsung Galaxy M17e by 242.8% 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 M17e (78/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17e (84/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17e (68/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17e (85/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17e is a bit better (57/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy M17e?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17e by 32 points (75/100 vs 43/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 90 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy M17e?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Samsung Galaxy M17e — 43/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy M17e?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads on camera score (68/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy M17e?
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 M17e?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.