Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max vs ZTE Avid 589
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050, while the ZTE Avid 589 (2021) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads — 77/100 vs 19/100 (a 58-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 8 MP; the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (1,902,468 vs 177,554); the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Avid 589 doesn't; the ZTE Avid 589 is noticeably lighter (167g vs 234g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
ZTE Avid 589
What makes Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1902468 vs 177554
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
- Higher performance (80/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 42/100)
What makes ZTE Avid 589 better?
- Lighter: 167g vs 234g
- Better portability (80/100 vs 36/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max vs the ZTE Avid 589, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max scores 58 points higher (77/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads (80/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads (74/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads (86/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Avid 589 (80/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Avid 589 (84/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Avid 589 (74/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Avid 589 (86/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Avid 589 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max (80/100 vs 36/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max | ZTE Avid 589 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9050 | MediaTek Helio P22 | |
| AnTuTu | 1902468 | 177554 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 233 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 723 | |
| Display | 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED | 5.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1320x2848 | 720x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 6800 mAh | 3000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 2 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 2GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 32GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 7.0 | Android 11 (Go edition) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 12000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×78.7×8.2 mm | 142.2×70.9×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 234 g | 167 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
ZTE Avid 589
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 2MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
- 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Avid 589
- 5.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1440
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Avid 589
- 3000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max and ZTE Avid 589, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads ZTE Avid 589 by 971.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Avid 589 (80/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Avid 589 (84/100 vs 42/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Avid 589 (74/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Avid 589 (86/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Avid 589 significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max (80/100 vs 36/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max or the ZTE Avid 589?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Avid 589 by 58 points (77/100 vs 19/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max and the ZTE Avid 589?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the ZTE Avid 589 — 19/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max or the ZTE Avid 589?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads on camera score (74/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max or the ZTE Avid 589?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads on performance (80/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max over the ZTE Avid 589?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.