Huawei Pura 90 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy M17e
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030S, while the Samsung Galaxy M17e (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300; launch prices were $750 and $140. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro leads — 67/100 vs 43/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,617,928 vs 524,785); the Huawei Pura 90 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy M17e doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy M17e is noticeably lighter (199g vs 214g).
Huawei Pura 90 Pro
Samsung Galaxy M17e
- Higher AnTuTu: 1617928 vs 524785
- Better Geekbench Single: 1417 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3851 vs 1980
- Faster charging: 66W vs 25W
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (57/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 55/100)
- Lighter: 199g vs 214g
- Cheaper at launch: $140 vs $750
- Better portability (57/100 vs 48/100)
Comparing the Huawei Pura 90 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy M17e, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro scores 24 points higher (67/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro leads (68/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro leads (57/100 vs 30/100). 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 M17e — 64/100; 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 M17e (68/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17e (85/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17e (57/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17e (75/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17e is a bit better (57/100 vs 48/100).
| Specification | Huawei Pura 90 Pro | Samsung Galaxy M17e | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030S | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | |
| AnTuTu | 1617928 | 524785 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1417 | 771 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3851 | 1980 | |
| Display | 6.6" LTPO OLED | 6.7" PLS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1256x2760 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 16, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 8 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 157.8×74.5×8.2 mm | 167.4×77.4×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 214 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $750 | $140 |
Huawei Pura 90 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Samsung Galaxy M17e
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Huawei Pura 90 Pro
- 6.6" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1256x2760
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy M17e
- 6.7" PLS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Pura 90 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy M17e
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
We compared Huawei Pura 90 Pro and Samsung Galaxy M17e, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Pura 90 Pro leads Samsung Galaxy M17e by 208.3% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $610. Samsung Galaxy M17e was $610 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17e (68/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17e (85/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17e (57/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17e (75/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17e is a bit better (57/100 vs 48/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy M17e?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17e by 24 points (67/100 vs 43/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura 90 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy M17e?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the Samsung Galaxy M17e — 43/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy M17e?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro leads on camera score (57/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy M17e?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro leads on performance (68/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura 90 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy M17e?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Samsung Galaxy M17e is a better fit for everyday use.