Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate vs ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (2026) runs on the Kirin 9050 Pro, while the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads — 75/100 vs 73/100 (a 2-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 64 MP; the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate is faster in AnTuTu (1,902,468 vs 1,420,808); the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is noticeably lighter (199g vs 248g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
What makes Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1902468 vs 1420808
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5775 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Higher performance (75/100 vs 71/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 56/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 50 Ultra better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 1761 vs 1636
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 199g vs 248g
- Better camera (86/100 vs 74/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate vs the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate scores 2 points higher (75/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 74/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads (86/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate and the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra are nearly equal (75/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a bit better (86/100 vs 74/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (86/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (50/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate | ZTE Axon 50 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9050 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 1902468 | 1420808 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1636 | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5775 | 4688 | |
| 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 | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB / 2TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 7.0 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 12000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 164.5×78.7×8.4 mm | 161.8×73.1×8.9 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 50 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate
- 6.9" Dual-layer LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1320x2848
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- 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 50 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate and ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate leads ZTE Axon 50 Ultra by 33.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate and the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra are nearly equal (75/100 vs 71/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a bit better (86/100 vs 74/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (86/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate (50/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate edges out the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate and the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 74/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate over the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The Huawei Mate 90 RS Ultimate is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.