Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate vs Samsung Galaxy A17
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050 Pro, while the Samsung Galaxy A17 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads — 75/100 vs 45/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 5000); the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate is faster in AnTuTu (1,902,468 vs 554,590); the Samsung Galaxy A17 is noticeably lighter (190g vs 248g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
Samsung Galaxy A17
What makes Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1902468 vs 554590
- Better Geekbench Single: 1636 vs 727
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5775 vs 2047
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (75/100 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 248g
- Better portability (70/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate vs the Samsung Galaxy A17, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate scores 30 points higher (75/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads (75/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads (74/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads (86/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (75/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (84/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (74/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate 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 RS Ultimate (70/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate | Samsung Galaxy A17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9050 Pro | MediaTek Helio G99 | |
| AnTuTu | 1902468 | 554590 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1636 | 727 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5775 | 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 | 16GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB / 2TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 7.0 | Android 15 / One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 12000 nits | 800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×78.7×8.4 mm | 164.4×77.9×7.5 mm | |
| Weight | 248 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | — | $147 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
- 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 RS Ultimate
- 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 RS Ultimate
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy A17
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate and Samsung Galaxy A17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads Samsung Galaxy A17 by 243.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (75/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (84/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (74/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate 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 RS Ultimate (70/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate or the Samsung Galaxy A17?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 by 30 points (75/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate and the Samsung Galaxy A17?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Samsung Galaxy A17 — 45/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate or the Samsung Galaxy A17?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads on camera score (74/100 vs 33/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate or the Samsung Galaxy A17?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads on performance (75/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate over the Samsung Galaxy A17?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.