Huawei Mate Xs 2 vs Samsung Galaxy A17 4G
The Huawei Mate Xs 2 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 4G, while the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate Xs 2 leads — 28/100 vs 26/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G is noticeably lighter (190g vs 255g).
Huawei Mate Xs 2
Samsung Galaxy A17 4G
- Faster charging: 66W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Better camera (33/100 vs 28/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Lighter: 190g vs 255g
- Longer battery life (37/100 vs 35/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (62/100 vs 0/100)
- Better value for money (99/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Huawei Mate Xs 2 vs the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G, the Huawei Mate Xs 2 scores 2 points higher (28/100 vs 26/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G leads (99/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate Xs 2 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate Xs 2 is a bit better (33/100 vs 28/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G and the Huawei Mate Xs 2 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 35/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate Xs 2 (62/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate Xs 2 (99/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Huawei Mate Xs 2 | Samsung Galaxy A17 4G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 4G | MediaTek Helio G99 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 548631 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 760 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 1890 | |
| Display | 7.8" Foldable OLED | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2200x2480 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 5 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 7 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 2.0 | Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 156.5×139.3×5.4 mm | 164.4×77.9×7.5 mm | |
| Weight | 255 g | 190 g | |
| Price | — | $153 |
Huawei Mate Xs 2
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 7MP
Samsung Galaxy A17 4G
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 13MP
Huawei Mate Xs 2
- 7.8" Foldable OLED
- Resolution: 2200x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A17 4G
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Huawei Mate Xs 2
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A17 4G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Huawei Mate Xs 2
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate Xs 2 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate Xs 2 is a bit better (33/100 vs 28/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G and the Huawei Mate Xs 2 are nearly equal (37/100 vs 35/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate Xs 2 (62/100 vs 0/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate Xs 2 (99/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Mate Xs 2 or the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G?
The Huawei Mate Xs 2 edges out the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate Xs 2 and the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G?
The Huawei Mate Xs 2 has a MobileRank rating of 28/100, the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G — 26/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate Xs 2 or the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G?
The Huawei Mate Xs 2 leads on camera score (33/100 vs 28/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate Xs 2 over the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G?
The Huawei Mate Xs 2 is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy A17 4G is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.