Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max vs Samsung Galaxy M17e
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030S, while the Samsung Galaxy M17e (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300; launch prices were $1250 and $140. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads — 73/100 vs 43/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (1,617,928 vs 524,785); the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy M17e doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy M17e is noticeably lighter (199g vs 230g).
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
Samsung Galaxy M17e
- Higher AnTuTu: 1617928 vs 524785
- Better Geekbench Single: 1417 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3851 vs 1980
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 55/100)
- Lighter: 199g vs 230g
- Cheaper at launch: $140 vs $1250
- Better portability (57/100 vs 39/100)
- Better value for money (64/100 vs 54/100)
Comparing the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max vs the Samsung Galaxy M17e, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max scores 30 points higher (73/100 vs 43/100). 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 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads (83/100 vs 52/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17e leads (64/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17e (68/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17e (85/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17e (74/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17e (83/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17e notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max (57/100 vs 39/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17e is a bit better (64/100 vs 54/100).
| Specification | Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max | Samsung Galaxy M17e | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030S | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | |
| AnTuTu | 1617928 | 524785 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1417 | 771 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3851 | 1980 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO OLED | 6.7" PLS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1308x2880 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16, EMUI 16 | Android 16, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 8 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.1×8.1 mm | 167.4×77.4×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $1250 | $140 |
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
Samsung Galaxy M17e
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1308x2880
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy M17e
- 6.7" PLS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Samsung Galaxy M17e
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
We compared Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max and Samsung Galaxy M17e, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads Samsung Galaxy M17e by 208.3% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $1110. Samsung Galaxy M17e was $1110 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17e (68/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17e (85/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17e (74/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17e (83/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17e notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max (57/100 vs 39/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17e is a bit better (64/100 vs 54/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy M17e?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy M17e by 30 points (73/100 vs 43/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max and the Samsung Galaxy M17e?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Samsung Galaxy M17e — 43/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy M17e?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads on camera score (74/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max or the Samsung Galaxy M17e?
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 M17e?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Samsung Galaxy M17e is a better fit for everyday use.