Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G vs ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G (2026) runs on the Kirin 9030S, while the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G leads — 66/100 vs 65/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G is faster in AnTuTu (1,617,928 vs 1,119,714); the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is noticeably lighter (188g vs 213g).
Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- Higher AnTuTu: 1617928 vs 1119714
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3851 vs 3373
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4600 mAh
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 63/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 41/100)
- Better Geekbench Single: 1488 vs 1417
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 188g vs 213g
- Better camera (71/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (67/100 vs 49/100)
Comparing the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G vs the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G scores 1 points higher (66/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads (71/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G leads (75/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G is a bit better (68/100 vs 63/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G and the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G (71/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (75/100 vs 41/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G (67/100 vs 49/100).
| Specification | Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G | ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Kirin 9030S | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 1617928 | 1119714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1417 | 1488 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3851 | 3373 | |
| Display | 6.6" LTPO OLED | 6.7" Super Amoled | |
| Resolution | 1256x2760 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.8×74.5×8.2 mm | 161.5×73.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 213 g | 188 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G
- 6.6" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1256x2760
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- 6.7" Super Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- 4600 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G and ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G leads ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G by 44.5% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G is a bit better (68/100 vs 63/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G and the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G (71/100 vs 51/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (75/100 vs 41/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G (67/100 vs 49/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G edges out the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G and the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G has a MobileRank rating of 66/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G — 65/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads on camera score (71/100 vs 51/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G leads on performance (68/100 vs 63/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G over the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G 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.