Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate vs ZTE AXON 50 5G
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050 Pro, while the ZTE AXON 50 5G (2023) runs on the Unisoc Tiger T760. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads — 75/100 vs 49/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 4800); the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate is faster in AnTuTu (1,902,468 vs 628,581); the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE AXON 50 5G doesn't; the ZTE AXON 50 5G is noticeably lighter (178g vs 248g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
ZTE AXON 50 5G
What makes Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1902468 vs 628581
- Better Geekbench Single: 1636 vs 735
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5775 vs 2318
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 4800 mAh
- Higher performance (75/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 79/100)
What makes ZTE AXON 50 5G better?
- Lighter: 178g vs 248g
- Better portability (73/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate vs the ZTE AXON 50 5G, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate scores 26 points higher (75/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads (75/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads (74/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads (86/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate notably outperforms the ZTE AXON 50 5G (75/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the ZTE AXON 50 5G (74/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the ZTE AXON 50 5G (86/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE AXON 50 5G significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (73/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate | ZTE AXON 50 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9050 Pro | Unisoc Tiger T760 | |
| AnTuTu | 1902468 | 628581 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1636 | 735 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5775 | 2318 | |
| Display | 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1320x2848 | 1080x2380 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6800 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB / 2TB | 256GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 7.0 | Android 13 Tiramisu | |
| Brightness (peak) | 12000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×78.7×8.4 mm | 161.9×72.8×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 248 g | 178 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
ZTE AXON 50 5G
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
- 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE AXON 50 5G
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2380
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE AXON 50 5G
- 4800 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate and ZTE AXON 50 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads ZTE AXON 50 5G by 202.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate notably outperforms the ZTE AXON 50 5G (75/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the ZTE AXON 50 5G (74/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the ZTE AXON 50 5G (86/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE AXON 50 5G significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (73/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate or the ZTE AXON 50 5G?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the ZTE AXON 50 5G by 26 points (75/100 vs 49/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate and the ZTE AXON 50 5G?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the ZTE AXON 50 5G — 49/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate or the ZTE AXON 50 5G?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads on camera score (74/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate or the ZTE AXON 50 5G?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads on performance (75/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate over the ZTE AXON 50 5G?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.