Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max vs ZTE Axon 30S
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050, while the ZTE Axon 30S (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads — 77/100 vs 54/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (1,902,468 vs 1,010,069); the ZTE Axon 30S is noticeably lighter (189g vs 234g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
ZTE Axon 30S
What makes Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1902468 vs 1010069
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 4200 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 55W
- Higher performance (80/100 vs 61/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 33/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 79/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 30S better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 189g vs 234g
- Better portability (67/100 vs 36/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max vs the ZTE Axon 30S, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max scores 23 points higher (77/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads (80/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads (74/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads (86/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (80/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (74/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (86/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 30S significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max (67/100 vs 36/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max | ZTE Axon 30S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9050 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 1902468 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED | 6.9" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2848 | 1080x2460 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6800 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 55W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 7.0 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 12000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×78.7×8.2 mm | 170.2×77.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 234 g | 189 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
ZTE Axon 30S
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
- 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 30S
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Axon 30S
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 55W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max and ZTE Axon 30S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads ZTE Axon 30S by 88.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (80/100 vs 61/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (74/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (86/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 30S significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max (67/100 vs 36/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max or the ZTE Axon 30S?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S by 23 points (77/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max and the ZTE Axon 30S?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the ZTE Axon 30S — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max or the ZTE Axon 30S?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads on camera score (74/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max or the ZTE Axon 30S?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads on performance (80/100 vs 61/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max over the ZTE Axon 30S?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The ZTE Axon 30S is a better fit for active users.