Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate vs ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050 Pro, while the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads — 75/100 vs 65/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate is faster in AnTuTu (1,902,468 vs 1,135,878); the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is noticeably lighter (188g vs 248g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
What makes Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1902468 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 1636 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5775 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 4600 mAh
- Higher performance (75/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 71/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 41/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 188g vs 248g
- Better display (89/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (67/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate vs the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate scores 10 points higher (75/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads (75/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads (86/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate is a bit better (75/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate and the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G are nearly equal (74/100 vs 71/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (86/100 vs 41/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (67/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate | ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9050 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 1902468 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1636 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5775 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED | 6.7" Super Amoled | |
| Resolution | 1320x2848 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6800 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB / 2TB | 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 7.0 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| Brightness (peak) | 12000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×78.7×8.4 mm | 161.5×73.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 248 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
- 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- 6.7" Super Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- 4600 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate and ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G by 67.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate is a bit better (75/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate and the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G are nearly equal (74/100 vs 71/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (86/100 vs 41/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (67/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate and the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G — 65/100.
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads on performance (75/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate over the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a better fit for active users.