Huawei Mate 90 Pro vs ZTE Axon 40 pro
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro (2026) runs on the Kirin 9035, while the ZTE Axon 40 pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads — 75/100 vs 58/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro has the bigger battery (6600 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Huawei Mate 90 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,811,490 vs 1,010,069); the ZTE Axon 40 pro is noticeably lighter (199g vs 222g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 90 Pro
ZTE Axon 40 pro
What makes Huawei Mate 90 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1811490 vs 1010069
- Bigger battery: 6600 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 65W
- Higher performance (78/100 vs 61/100)
- Better camera (68/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 52/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 pro better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 199g vs 222g
- Better display (89/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 90 Pro vs the ZTE Axon 40 pro, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro scores 17 points higher (75/100 vs 58/100). 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 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads (85/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (78/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (68/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (85/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 90 Pro | ZTE Axon 40 pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9035 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 1811490 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.8" Dual-layer LTPO OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2832 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6600 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 65W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 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 / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 7.0 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 12000 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×75.7×8.0 mm | 162.9×72.9×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 222 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 90 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- Main: 108MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 90 Pro
- 6.8" Dual-layer LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2832
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 90 Pro
- 6600 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 90 Pro and ZTE Axon 40 pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads ZTE Axon 40 pro 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 40 pro (78/100 vs 61/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (68/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (85/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 40 pro — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 90 Pro and the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the ZTE Axon 40 pro — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads on camera score (68/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
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 40 pro?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The ZTE Axon 40 pro is a better fit for active users.