Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G vs ZTE V40 Pro

The Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G (2026) runs on the Kirin 9030S, while the ZTE V40 Pro (2022) runs on the Unisoc Tiger T618. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G leads — 38/100 vs 22/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5100); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE V40 Pro doesn't; the ZTE V40 Pro is noticeably lighter (190g vs 213g).

The Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G is noticeably better than the ZTE V40 Pro — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 46
Battery 66
Design 33
Value for money 55
ZTE V40 Pro
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 37
Battery 50
Design 62
Value for money 55
What makes Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G better?
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5100 mAh
  • Faster charging: 66W vs 65W

  • Better camera (46/100 vs 37/100)
  • Longer battery life (66/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
What makes ZTE V40 Pro better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 190g vs 213g

  • Better design/ergonomics (62/100 vs 33/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G vs the ZTE V40 Pro, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G scores 16 points higher (38/100 vs 22/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G leads (66/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the ZTE V40 Pro (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G is a bit better (46/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G notably outperforms the ZTE V40 Pro (66/100 vs 50/100). In the "design" category, the ZTE V40 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G (62/100 vs 33/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G: The Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G is a better fit for everyday use.
ZTE V40 Pro: The ZTE V40 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G ZTE V40 Pro
Processor Kirin 9030S Unisoc Tiger T618
AnTuTu
Geekbench Single
Geekbench Multi
Display 6.6" LTPO OLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 1256x2760 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 6000 mAh 5100 mAh
Charging 66W 65W
Wireless charging 50W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 13 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 6GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB
OS HarmonyOS 6.1 Android 11
NFC yes no
Protection IP68
Dimensions 157.8×74.5×8.2 mm 163.9×76.2×8.3 mm
Weight 213 g 190 g
Price
Camera comparison
Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 13MP
46
camera
ZTE V40 Pro
  • Main: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G
  • 6.6" LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 1256x2760
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
ZTE V40 Pro
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • Wireless: 50W
66
battery
ZTE V40 Pro
  • 5100 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • No wireless charging
50
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

display

In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G significantly outperforms the ZTE V40 Pro (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G is a bit better (46/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G notably outperforms the ZTE V40 Pro (66/100 vs 50/100).

design

In the "design" category, the ZTE V40 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G (62/100 vs 33/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G or the ZTE V40 Pro?

The Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G is noticeably better than the ZTE V40 Pro — the overall rating gap is 16 points.

What is the rating of the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G and the ZTE V40 Pro?

The Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the ZTE V40 Pro — 22/100.

Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G or the ZTE V40 Pro?

The Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G leads on camera score (46/100 vs 37/100).

Should you choose the Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G over the ZTE V40 Pro?

The Huawei Pura 90 Pro 5G is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE V40 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.