Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max vs ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030S, while the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 72/100 (a 1-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 64 MP; the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (1,617,928 vs 1,420,808); the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is noticeably lighter (199g vs 231g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
What makes Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1617928 vs 1420808
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 56/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 50 Ultra better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 1761 vs 1273
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4688 vs 3894
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 199g vs 231g
- Higher performance (71/100 vs 67/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 74/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max vs the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra scores 1 points higher (73/100 vs 72/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 74/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads (83/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra and the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max are nearly equal (71/100 vs 67/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra and the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a bit better (86/100 vs 74/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (83/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a bit better (50/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max | ZTE Axon 50 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030S | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 1617928 | 1420808 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1273 | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3894 | 4688 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1308x2880 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.1×8.1 mm | 161.8×73.1×8.9 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 50 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1308x2880
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- 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 50 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max and ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max leads ZTE Axon 50 Ultra by 13.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra and the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max are nearly equal (71/100 vs 67/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra and the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100).
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 Pura 90 Pro Max notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (83/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a bit better (50/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra edges out the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max and the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max 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 Pura 90 Pro Max over the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro Max 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.