Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate vs ZTE Axon 40 pro
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050 Pro, while the ZTE Axon 40 pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads — 75/100 vs 58/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate is faster in AnTuTu (1,902,468 vs 1,010,069); the ZTE Axon 40 pro is noticeably lighter (199g vs 248g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
ZTE Axon 40 pro
What makes Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1902468 vs 1010069
- Better Geekbench Single: 1636 vs 1298
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5775 vs 3520
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 65W
- Higher performance (75/100 vs 61/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 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 248g
- Better display (89/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate vs the ZTE Axon 40 pro, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate scores 17 points higher (75/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads (75/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads (74/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads (86/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate is a bit better (75/100 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 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (74/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (86/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (52/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate | ZTE Axon 40 pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9050 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 1902468 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1636 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5775 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2848 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6800 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 65W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB / 2TB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 7.0 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 12000 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×78.7×8.4 mm | 162.9×72.9×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 248 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- Main: 108MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
- 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate and ZTE Axon 40 pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads ZTE Axon 40 pro by 88.4% 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 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 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (74/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (86/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (52/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate 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 RS Ultimate and the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the ZTE Axon 40 pro — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads on camera score (74/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads on performance (75/100 vs 61/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate over the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate 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.