Honor WIN RT2 vs ZTE Avid 589
The Honor WIN RT2 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE Avid 589 (2021) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor WIN RT2 leads — 81/100 vs 19/100 (a 62-point difference). Key differences: the Honor WIN RT2 has the bigger battery (12070 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 8 MP; the Honor WIN RT2 is faster in AnTuTu (4,040,013 vs 177,554); the Honor WIN RT2 has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Avid 589 doesn't; the ZTE Avid 589 is noticeably lighter (167g vs 238g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor WIN RT2
ZTE Avid 589
What makes Honor WIN RT2 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4040013 vs 177554
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 233
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 723
- Bigger battery: 12070 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 8MP
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (58/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (78/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (97/100 vs 42/100)
What makes ZTE Avid 589 better?
- Lighter: 167g vs 238g
- Better portability (80/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor WIN RT2 vs the ZTE Avid 589, the Honor WIN RT2 scores 62 points higher (81/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor WIN RT2 leads (98/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor WIN RT2 leads (58/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor WIN RT2 leads (78/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor WIN RT2 significantly outperforms the ZTE Avid 589 (98/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Honor WIN RT2 significantly outperforms the ZTE Avid 589 (97/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor WIN RT2 significantly outperforms the ZTE Avid 589 (58/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor WIN RT2 significantly outperforms the ZTE Avid 589 (78/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Avid 589 significantly outperforms the Honor WIN RT2 (80/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor WIN RT2 | ZTE Avid 589 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Helio P22 | |
| AnTuTu | 4040013 | 177554 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 233 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 723 | |
| Display | 6.9" AMOLED | 5.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1440x3104 | 720x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 12070 mAh | 3000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 8 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 2 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 2GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 32GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 11 (Go edition) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 10000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69/IP69K | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.0×78.0×8.5 mm | 142.2×70.9×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 238 g | 167 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Honor WIN RT2
- Main: 200MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE Avid 589
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 2MP
Display comparison
Honor WIN RT2
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3104
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
ZTE Avid 589
- 5.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1440
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Honor WIN RT2
- 12070 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Avid 589
- 3000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Honor WIN RT2 and ZTE Avid 589, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor WIN RT2 leads ZTE Avid 589 by 2175.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor WIN RT2 significantly outperforms the ZTE Avid 589 (98/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Honor WIN RT2 significantly outperforms the ZTE Avid 589 (97/100 vs 42/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor WIN RT2 significantly outperforms the ZTE Avid 589 (58/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor WIN RT2 significantly outperforms the ZTE Avid 589 (78/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Avid 589 significantly outperforms the Honor WIN RT2 (80/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor WIN RT2 or the ZTE Avid 589?
The Honor WIN RT2 significantly outperforms the ZTE Avid 589 by 62 points (81/100 vs 19/100).
What is the rating of the Honor WIN RT2 and the ZTE Avid 589?
The Honor WIN RT2 has a MobileRank rating of 81/100, the ZTE Avid 589 — 19/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor WIN RT2 or the ZTE Avid 589?
The Honor WIN RT2 leads on camera score (58/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor WIN RT2 or the ZTE Avid 589?
The Honor WIN RT2 leads on performance (98/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Honor WIN RT2 over the ZTE Avid 589?
The Honor WIN RT2 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.