Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy A17 4G

The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030S, while the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads — 73/100 vs 45/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (1,617,928 vs 548,631); the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G is noticeably lighter (190g vs 230g).

The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G by 28 points (73/100 vs 45/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
Performance 68
Display 85
Camera 74
Battery 83
Portability 39
Value for money 54
Samsung Galaxy A17 4G
Performance 43
Display 67
Camera 33
Battery 44
Portability 70
Value for money
What makes Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1617928 vs 548631
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1417 vs 727
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 3851 vs 2047
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (68/100 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 4G better?
  • Lighter: 190g vs 230g

  • Better portability (70/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max vs the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max scores 28 points higher (73/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads (68/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads (74/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads (83/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G (68/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G (85/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G (74/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G (83/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max (70/100 vs 39/100).

Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max: The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.
Samsung Galaxy A17 4G: The Samsung Galaxy A17 4G is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max Samsung Galaxy A17 4G
Processor HiSilicon Kirin 9030S MediaTek Helio G99
AnTuTu 1617928 548631
Geekbench Single 1417 727
Geekbench Multi 3851 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 4GB / 6GB / 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16, EMUI 16 Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68/IP69 IP54
Dimensions 164.0×77.1×8.1 mm 164.4×77.9×7.5 mm
Weight 230 g 190 g
Launch price $1250
Camera comparison
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
  • Ultrawide: 40MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 13MP
74
camera
Samsung Galaxy A17 4G
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 5MP
  • Front: 13MP
33
camera
Display comparison
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
  • 6.9" LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 1308x2880
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Samsung Galaxy A17 4G
  • 6.7" Super AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
67
display
Battery and charging
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 80W
83
battery
Samsung Galaxy A17 4G
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • No wireless charging
44
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max and Samsung Galaxy A17 4G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max HiSilicon Kirin 9030S
73/100
1617928 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy A17 4G MediaTek Helio G99
45/100 -194.9%
548631 AnTuTu

Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads Samsung Galaxy A17 4G by 194.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
$1250
Samsung Galaxy A17 4G
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G (68/100 vs 43/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G (85/100 vs 67/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G (74/100 vs 33/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G (83/100 vs 44/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max (70/100 vs 39/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G?

The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G by 28 points (73/100 vs 45/100).

What is the rating of the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max and the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G?

The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G — 45/100.

Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G?

The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads on camera score (74/100 vs 33/100).

Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G?

The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads on performance (68/100 vs 43/100).

Should you choose the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max over the Samsung Galaxy A17 4G?

The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Samsung Galaxy A17 4G is a better fit for everyday use.