HMD Luma vs iPhone 17e: Which One Should You Buy?
HMD Luma edges ahead with a BeastScore of 86.0/100 — but the right choice depends on what matters to you.
HMD Luma
iPhone 17e
HMD Luma wins overall; iPhone 17e takes 3 of 5 categories
Here's exactly where each phone is stronger.
Bigger shape = better phone.
Scores out of 100. "From specs" scores compare only the specs both phones list. How we score
- Speedfrom specsiPhone 17e3393
- Camerafrom specsHMD Luma8377
- VideoNot enough data
- SelfieiPhone 17e4060
- BatteryiPhone 17e3970
- Displayfrom specsHMD Luma5852
- ConnectivityNot enough data
- SecurityNot enough data
- ValueNot enough data
- HMD Luma has the bigger battery5,000 mAh vs 4,005 mAh
- iPhone 17e charges faster30W vs 18W
- HMD Luma has a sharper main camera50 MP vs 48 MP
- HMD Luma has a smoother screen120 Hz vs 60 Hz
- HMD Luma has the bigger screen6.67" vs 6.1"
- iPhone 17e is lighter169 g vs 197.9 g
- iPhone 17e has a sharper selfie camera12 MP vs 8 MP
- iPhone 17e has more RAM8 GB vs 4 GB
- iPhone 17e has the faster chipApple A19 vs Unisoc T615
Why buy each phone
Swipe ⇄HMD Luma wins — BeastScore 86.0/100
The HMD Luma is the better pick for most people thanks to its bigger battery (5,000 mAh vs 4,005 mAh) and sharper main camera (50 MP vs 48 MP). The iPhone 17e is worth a look if you prefer its faster charging (30W vs 18W).
Larger battery: 5,000 mAh vs 4,005 mAh · Smoother display: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
Faster wired charging: 30W vs 18W · Brighter screen: 1,200 nits vs 500 nits
Common questions
Which is better: HMD Luma or iPhone 17e?
The HMD Luma is the better pick for most people thanks to its bigger battery (5,000 mAh vs 4,005 mAh) and sharper main camera (50 MP vs 48 MP). The iPhone 17e is worth a look if you prefer its faster charging (30W vs 18W). BeastScore: HMD Luma 86.0/100, iPhone 17e 74.9/100.
What are the main battery and display differences between HMD Luma and iPhone 17e?
HMD Luma has a 6.67-inch display and 5000 mAh battery. iPhone 17e has a 6.1-inch display and 4005 mAh battery.
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