Huawei Mate 90 Pro vs ZTE Axon 40
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro (2026) runs on the Kirin 9035, while the ZTE Axon 40 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870. 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 64 MP; the Huawei Mate 90 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,811,490 vs 1,010,069); the ZTE Axon 40 is noticeably lighter (200g vs 222g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 90 Pro
ZTE Axon 40
What makes Huawei Mate 90 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1811490 vs 1010069
- Bigger battery: 6600 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher performance (78/100 vs 61/100)
- Better camera (68/100 vs 51/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 73/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 200g vs 222g
- Better portability (53/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 90 Pro vs the ZTE Axon 40, 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 51/100). 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 (78/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro is a bit better (84/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (68/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (85/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (53/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 90 Pro | ZTE Axon 40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9035 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | |
| AnTuTu | 1811490 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.8" Dual-layer LTPO OLED | 6.7" | |
| Resolution | 1080x2832 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6600 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 7.0 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| Brightness (peak) | 12000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×75.7×8.0 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 222 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 90 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
ZTE Axon 40
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 90 Pro
- 6.8" Dual-layer LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2832
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40
- 6.7"
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 90 Pro
- 6600 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Axon 40
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 90 Pro and ZTE Axon 40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads ZTE Axon 40 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 (78/100 vs 61/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro is a bit better (84/100 vs 73/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (68/100 vs 51/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (85/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (53/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro or the ZTE Axon 40?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 40 — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 90 Pro and the ZTE Axon 40?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the ZTE Axon 40 — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro or the ZTE Axon 40?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads on camera score (68/100 vs 51/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro or the ZTE Axon 40?
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?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for active users.