Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max vs ZTE Blade V41 Smart
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050, while the ZTE Blade V41 Smart (2023) runs on the Unisoc Tiger T606. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads — 77/100 vs 32/100 (a 45-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 5000); the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (1,902,468 vs 333,647); the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Blade V41 Smart doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
ZTE Blade V41 Smart
What makes Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1902468 vs 333647
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 5W
- Higher performance (80/100 vs 27/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 43/100)
What makes ZTE Blade V41 Smart better?
- Better portability (44/100 vs 36/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max vs the ZTE Blade V41 Smart, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max scores 45 points higher (77/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads (80/100 vs 27/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads (74/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads (86/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V41 Smart (80/100 vs 27/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V41 Smart (74/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V41 Smart (86/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade V41 Smart is a bit better (44/100 vs 36/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max | ZTE Blade V41 Smart | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9050 | Unisoc Tiger T606 | |
| AnTuTu | 1902468 | 333647 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 378 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 1335 | |
| Display | 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED | — | |
| Resolution | 1320x2848 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 6800 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 5W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 64GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 7.0 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| Brightness (peak) | 12000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×78.7×8.2 mm | 168.0×77.5×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 234 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
ZTE Blade V41 Smart
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
- 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Blade V41 Smart
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Blade V41 Smart
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max and ZTE Blade V41 Smart, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads ZTE Blade V41 Smart by 470.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V41 Smart (80/100 vs 27/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V41 Smart (74/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V41 Smart (86/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade V41 Smart is a bit better (44/100 vs 36/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max or the ZTE Blade V41 Smart?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V41 Smart by 45 points (77/100 vs 32/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max and the ZTE Blade V41 Smart?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the ZTE Blade V41 Smart — 32/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max or the ZTE Blade V41 Smart?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads on camera score (74/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max or the ZTE Blade V41 Smart?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max leads on performance (80/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max over the ZTE Blade V41 Smart?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.