Huawei Mate 90 Pro vs ZTE Axon 30S
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro (2026) runs on the Kirin 9035, while the ZTE Axon 30S (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads — 75/100 vs 54/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro has the bigger battery (6600 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Huawei Mate 90 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,811,490 vs 1,010,069); the ZTE Axon 30S is noticeably lighter (189g vs 222g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 90 Pro
ZTE Axon 30S
What makes Huawei Mate 90 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1811490 vs 1010069
- Bigger battery: 6600 vs 4200 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 55W
- Higher performance (78/100 vs 61/100)
- Better camera (68/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 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 222g
- Better portability (67/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 90 Pro vs the ZTE Axon 30S, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro scores 21 points higher (75/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads (78/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads (68/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads (85/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (78/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (68/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (85/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 30S notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 Pro (67/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 90 Pro | ZTE Axon 30S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9035 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 1811490 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.8" Dual-layer LTPO OLED | 6.9" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2832 | 1080x2460 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6600 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 55W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 7.0 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 12000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×75.7×8.0 mm | 170.2×77.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 222 g | 189 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 90 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
ZTE Axon 30S
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 90 Pro
- 6.8" Dual-layer LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2832
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 30S
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 90 Pro
- 6600 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Axon 30S
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 55W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 90 Pro and ZTE Axon 30S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads ZTE Axon 30S by 79.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (78/100 vs 61/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (68/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (85/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 30S notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 Pro (67/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro or the ZTE Axon 30S?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S by 21 points (75/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 90 Pro and the ZTE Axon 30S?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the ZTE Axon 30S — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro or the ZTE Axon 30S?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads on camera score (68/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro or the ZTE Axon 30S?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads on performance (78/100 vs 61/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 90 Pro over the ZTE Axon 30S?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The ZTE Axon 30S is a better fit for active users.