Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy M17
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Kirin 9030S, while the Samsung Galaxy M17 (2025) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1330. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads — 73/100 vs 48/100 (a 25-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 607,137); the Samsung Galaxy M17 is noticeably lighter (192g vs 230g).
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
Samsung Galaxy M17
- Higher AnTuTu: 1617928 vs 607137
- Better Geekbench Single: 1417 vs 952
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3851 vs 1963
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 47/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 67/100)
- Lighter: 192g vs 230g
- Better portability (69/100 vs 39/100)
Comparing the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max vs the Samsung Galaxy M17, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max scores 25 points higher (73/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads (68/100 vs 47/100). 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 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17 (68/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17 (85/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17 (74/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17 (83/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max (69/100 vs 39/100).
| Specification | Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max | Samsung Galaxy M17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9030S | Samsung Exynos 1330 | |
| AnTuTu | 1617928 | 607137 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1417 | 952 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3851 | 1963 | |
| 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 | — | |
| 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 | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1100 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.1×8.1 mm | 164.4×77.9×7.5 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 192 g | |
| Price | — | $130 |
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Samsung Galaxy M17
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 13MP
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1308x2880
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy M17
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Samsung Galaxy M17
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max and Samsung Galaxy M17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads Samsung Galaxy M17 by 166.5% in our overall performance rating.
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
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In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17 (68/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17 (85/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17 (74/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17 (83/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max (69/100 vs 39/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy M17?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17 by 25 points (73/100 vs 48/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max and the Samsung Galaxy M17?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Samsung Galaxy M17 — 48/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy M17?
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 M17?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads on performance (68/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max over the Samsung Galaxy M17?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Samsung Galaxy M17 is a better fit for everyday use.