Huawei Pura 90 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030S, while the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (2025) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1330; launch prices were $750 and $166. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro leads — 67/100 vs 48/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the Huawei Pura 90 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,617,928 vs 602,971); the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G is noticeably lighter (192g vs 214g).
Huawei Pura 90 Pro
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
- Higher AnTuTu: 1617928 vs 602971
- Better Geekbench Single: 1417 vs 952
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3851 vs 1963
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 47/100)
- Better camera (57/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 67/100)
- Lighter: 192g vs 214g
- Cheaper at launch: $166 vs $750
- Better portability (68/100 vs 48/100)
Comparing the Huawei Pura 90 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro scores 19 points higher (67/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro leads (68/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro leads (57/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro leads (75/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Huawei Pura 90 Pro — 46/100, Samsung Galaxy A17 5G — 68/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (68/100 vs 47/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (85/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (57/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (75/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro (68/100 vs 48/100).
| Specification | Huawei Pura 90 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A17 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030S | Samsung Exynos 1330 | |
| AnTuTu | 1617928 | 602971 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1417 | 952 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3851 | 1963 | |
| Display | 6.6" LTPO OLED | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1256x2760 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 5 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 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 | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.8×74.5×8.2 mm | — | |
| Weight | 214 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $750 | $166 |
Huawei Pura 90 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 13MP
Huawei Pura 90 Pro
- 6.6" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1256x2760
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Huawei Pura 90 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy A17 5G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Huawei Pura 90 Pro and Samsung Galaxy A17 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Pura 90 Pro leads Samsung Galaxy A17 5G by 168.3% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $584. Samsung Galaxy A17 5G was $584 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (68/100 vs 47/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (85/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (57/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G (75/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro (68/100 vs 48/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura 90 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G — 48/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro leads on camera score (57/100 vs 33/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro leads on performance (68/100 vs 47/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura 90 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy A17 5G?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Samsung Galaxy A17 5G is a better fit for everyday use.