Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max vs ZTE AXON 50 5G
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050, while the ZTE AXON 50 5G (2023) runs on the Unisoc Tiger T760. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads — 77/100 vs 49/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 4800); the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (1,902,468 vs 628,581); the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE AXON 50 5G doesn't; the ZTE AXON 50 5G is noticeably lighter (178g vs 234g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
ZTE AXON 50 5G
What makes Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1902468 vs 628581
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 4800 mAh
- Higher performance (80/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 79/100)
What makes ZTE AXON 50 5G better?
- Lighter: 178g vs 234g
- Better portability (73/100 vs 36/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max vs the ZTE AXON 50 5G, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max scores 28 points higher (77/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads (80/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads (74/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads (86/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE AXON 50 5G (80/100 vs 46/100). 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 50 5G (74/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE AXON 50 5G (86/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE AXON 50 5G significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max (73/100 vs 36/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max | ZTE AXON 50 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9050 | Unisoc Tiger T760 | |
| AnTuTu | 1902468 | 628581 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 735 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 2318 | |
| Display | 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2848 | 1080x2380 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6800 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 256GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 7.0 | Android 13 Tiramisu | |
| Brightness (peak) | 12000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×78.7×8.2 mm | 161.9×72.8×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 234 g | 178 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
ZTE AXON 50 5G
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
- 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE AXON 50 5G
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2380
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE AXON 50 5G
- 4800 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max and ZTE AXON 50 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads ZTE AXON 50 5G by 202.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE AXON 50 5G (80/100 vs 46/100).
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 50 5G (74/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE AXON 50 5G (86/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE AXON 50 5G significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max (73/100 vs 36/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max or the ZTE AXON 50 5G?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE AXON 50 5G by 28 points (77/100 vs 49/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max and the ZTE AXON 50 5G?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the ZTE AXON 50 5G — 49/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max or the ZTE AXON 50 5G?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads on camera score (74/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max or the ZTE AXON 50 5G?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads on performance (80/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max over the ZTE AXON 50 5G?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.