Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max vs ZTE Axon 40 pro
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030S, while the ZTE Axon 40 pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads — 72/100 vs 58/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (1,617,928 vs 1,010,069); the ZTE Axon 40 pro is noticeably lighter (199g vs 231g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
ZTE Axon 40 pro
What makes Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1617928 vs 1010069
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3894 vs 3520
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 65W
- Higher performance (67/100 vs 61/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 52/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 pro better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 1273
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 199g vs 231g
- Better display (89/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max vs the ZTE Axon 40 pro, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max scores 14 points higher (72/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads (74/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads (83/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max is a bit better (67/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro and the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (74/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (83/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max | ZTE Axon 40 pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030S | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 1617928 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1273 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3894 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1308x2880 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 65W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.1×8.1 mm | 162.9×72.9×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 231 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $880 | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
- 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 Pura 90 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1308x2880
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max and ZTE Axon 40 pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads ZTE Axon 40 pro by 60.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 40 pro
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max is a bit better (67/100 vs 61/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro and the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (74/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (83/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 40 pro — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max and the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the ZTE Axon 40 pro — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads on camera score (74/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads on performance (67/100 vs 61/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max over the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max 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.