Huawei Pura 90s Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A17
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030S, while the Samsung Galaxy A17 (2025) runs on the MediaTek Helio G99; launch prices were $980 and $147. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro leads — 68/100 vs 45/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura 90s Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the Huawei Pura 90s Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,617,928 vs 552,286); the Samsung Galaxy A17 is noticeably lighter (190g vs 213g).
Huawei Pura 90s Pro
Samsung Galaxy A17
- Higher AnTuTu: 1617928 vs 552286
- Better Geekbench Single: 1417 vs 727
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3851 vs 2047
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (57/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 67/100)
- Lighter: 190g vs 213g
- Cheaper at launch: $147 vs $980
- Better portability (70/100 vs 49/100)
Comparing the Huawei Pura 90s Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy A17, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro scores 23 points higher (68/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro leads (68/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro leads (57/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro leads (75/100 vs 44/100). Value score: Huawei Pura 90s Pro — 48/100, Samsung Galaxy A17 — 66/100; 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 90s Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (68/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (85/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (57/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (75/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90s Pro (70/100 vs 49/100).
| Specification | Huawei Pura 90s Pro | Samsung Galaxy A17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030S | MediaTek Helio G99 | |
| AnTuTu | 1617928 | 552286 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1417 | 727 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3851 | 2047 | |
| 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 | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 5 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 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 / One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 157.8×74.5×8.2 mm | 164.4×77.9×7.5 mm | |
| Weight | 213 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $980 | $147 |
Huawei Pura 90s Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
Samsung Galaxy A17
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 13MP
Huawei Pura 90s Pro
- 6.6" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1256x2760
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A17
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Huawei Pura 90s Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy A17
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
We compared Huawei Pura 90s Pro and Samsung Galaxy A17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Pura 90s Pro leads Samsung Galaxy A17 by 193.0% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $833. Samsung Galaxy A17 was $833 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (68/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (85/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (57/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 (75/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A17 notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90s Pro (70/100 vs 49/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Pura 90s Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A17?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A17 by 23 points (68/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura 90s Pro and the Samsung Galaxy A17?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Samsung Galaxy A17 — 45/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura 90s Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A17?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro leads on camera score (57/100 vs 33/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pura 90s Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A17?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro leads on performance (68/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura 90s Pro over the Samsung Galaxy A17?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The Samsung Galaxy A17 is a better fit for everyday use.