Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max vs ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050, while the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads — 77/100 vs 62/100 (a 15-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 1,135,878); the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is noticeably lighter (183g vs 234g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
What makes Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1902468 vs 1135878
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 4200 mAh
- Higher performance (80/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 63/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 30/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 183g vs 234g
- Better display (89/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (70/100 vs 36/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max vs the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max scores 15 points higher (77/100 vs 62/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads (80/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads (74/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads (86/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (80/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max is a bit better (74/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (86/100 vs 30/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max (70/100 vs 36/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max | ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9050 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 1902468 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED | 6.7" Amoled | |
| Resolution | 1320x2848 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6800 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | — | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 7.0 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| Brightness (peak) | 12000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×78.7×8.2 mm | 163.6×75.3×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 234 g | 183 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Front: —
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
- 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 6.7" Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 4200 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max and ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G by 67.5% 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 31 Pro 5G (80/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max is a bit better (74/100 vs 63/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (86/100 vs 30/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max (70/100 vs 36/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max and the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G — 62/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads on camera score (74/100 vs 63/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads on performance (80/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max over the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a better fit for active users.