Huawei Mate 90 Pro vs ZTE AXON 50 5G
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro (2026) runs on the Kirin 9035, while the ZTE AXON 50 5G (2023) runs on the Unisoc Tiger T760. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads — 75/100 vs 49/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro has the bigger battery (6600 mAh vs 4800); the Huawei Mate 90 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,811,490 vs 628,581); the Huawei Mate 90 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE AXON 50 5G doesn't; the ZTE AXON 50 5G is noticeably lighter (178g vs 222g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 90 Pro
ZTE AXON 50 5G
What makes Huawei Mate 90 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1811490 vs 628581
- Bigger battery: 6600 vs 4800 mAh
- Higher performance (78/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (68/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 79/100)
What makes ZTE AXON 50 5G better?
- Lighter: 178g vs 222g
- Better portability (73/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 90 Pro vs the ZTE AXON 50 5G, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro scores 26 points higher (75/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads (78/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads (68/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads (85/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE AXON 50 5G (78/100 vs 46/100). 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 significantly outperforms the ZTE AXON 50 5G (68/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE AXON 50 5G (85/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE AXON 50 5G notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 Pro (73/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 90 Pro | ZTE AXON 50 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9035 | Unisoc Tiger T760 | |
| AnTuTu | 1811490 | 628581 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 735 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 2318 | |
| Display | 6.8" Dual-layer LTPO OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2832 | 1080x2380 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6600 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 7.0 | Android 13 Tiramisu | |
| Brightness (peak) | 12000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×75.7×8.0 mm | 161.9×72.8×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 222 g | 178 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 90 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
ZTE AXON 50 5G
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 90 Pro
- 6.8" Dual-layer LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2832
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE AXON 50 5G
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2380
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 90 Pro
- 6600 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE AXON 50 5G
- 4800 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 90 Pro and ZTE AXON 50 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads ZTE AXON 50 5G by 188.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE AXON 50 5G (78/100 vs 46/100).
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 significantly outperforms the ZTE AXON 50 5G (68/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE AXON 50 5G (85/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE AXON 50 5G notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 Pro (73/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro or the ZTE AXON 50 5G?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE AXON 50 5G by 26 points (75/100 vs 49/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 90 Pro and the ZTE AXON 50 5G?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the ZTE AXON 50 5G — 49/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro or the ZTE AXON 50 5G?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads on camera score (68/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 90 Pro or the ZTE AXON 50 5G?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro leads on performance (78/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 90 Pro over the ZTE AXON 50 5G?
The Huawei Mate 90 Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.