Huawei Mate 90 Pro vs ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro (2026) runs on the Kirin 9035, while the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads — 75/100 vs 70/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro has the bigger battery (6600 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Huawei Mate 90 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,811,490 vs 1,294,871); the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is noticeably lighter (204g vs 222g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 90 Pro
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
What makes Huawei Mate 90 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1811490 vs 1294871
- Bigger battery: 6600 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 65W
- Higher performance (78/100 vs 68/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 80/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 Ultra better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 204g vs 222g
- Better camera (86/100 vs 68/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 90 Pro vs the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro scores 5 points higher (75/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads (78/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 68/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads (85/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro is a bit better (78/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 Pro (86/100 vs 68/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (85/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a bit better (52/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 90 Pro | ZTE Axon 40 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9035 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 1811490 | 1294871 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.8" Dual-layer LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2832 | 1116x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6600 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 65W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 7.0 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 12000 nits | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×75.7×8.0 mm | 163.3×73.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 222 g | 204 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 90 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 90 Pro
- 6.8" Dual-layer LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2832
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 90 Pro
- 6600 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 90 Pro and ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads ZTE Axon 40 Ultra by 39.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro is a bit better (78/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 Pro (86/100 vs 68/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (85/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra 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 Ultra?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro edges out the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 90 Pro and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 68/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads on performance (78/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 90 Pro over the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.