Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy A17
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030S, while the Samsung Galaxy A17 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99; launch prices were $880 and $147. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads — 72/100 vs 45/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (1,617,928 vs 554,590); the Samsung Galaxy A17 is noticeably lighter (190g vs 231g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
Samsung Galaxy A17
What makes Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1617928 vs 554590
- Better Geekbench Single: 1273 vs 727
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3894 vs 2047
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (67/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 67/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A17 better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 231g
- Cheaper at launch: $147 vs $880
- Better portability (70/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max vs the Samsung Galaxy A17, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max scores 27 points higher (72/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads (67/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads (74/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads (83/100 vs 44/100). Value score: Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max — 58/100, Samsung Galaxy A17 — 66/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (67/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (85/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (74/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (83/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max (70/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max | Samsung Galaxy A17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030S | MediaTek Helio G99 | |
| AnTuTu | 1617928 | 554590 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1273 | 727 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3894 | 2047 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO OLED | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1308x2880 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 5 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 15 / One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.1×8.1 mm | 164.4×77.9×7.5 mm | |
| Weight | 231 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $880 | $147 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
- 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 Pura 90 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1308x2880
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A17
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Samsung Galaxy A17
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max and Samsung Galaxy A17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads Samsung Galaxy A17 by 191.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $733. Samsung Galaxy A17 was $733 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (67/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (85/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (74/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (83/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max (70/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy A17?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 by 27 points (72/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max and the Samsung Galaxy A17?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Samsung Galaxy A17 — 45/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy A17?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads on camera score (74/100 vs 33/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy A17?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads on performance (67/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max over the Samsung Galaxy A17?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.