Huawei Pura 90 Pro vs ZTE Axon 30S
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030S, while the ZTE Axon 30S (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro leads — 66/100 vs 54/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Huawei Pura 90 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,247,061 vs 1,010,069); the ZTE Axon 30S is noticeably lighter (189g vs 214g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Pura 90 Pro
ZTE Axon 30S
What makes Huawei Pura 90 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1247061 vs 1010069
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3894 vs 3520
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4200 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 55W
- Higher performance (64/100 vs 61/100)
- Better camera (57/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 33/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 79/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 30S better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 1273
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 189g vs 214g
- Better portability (67/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Pura 90 Pro vs the ZTE Axon 30S, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro scores 12 points higher (66/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro leads (57/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro leads (75/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro and the ZTE Axon 30S are nearly equal (64/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro is a bit better (57/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (75/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 30S notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro (67/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Pura 90 Pro | ZTE Axon 30S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030S | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 1247061 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1273 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3894 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.6" LTPO OLED | 6.9" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1256x2760 | 1080x2460 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 55W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.8×74.5×8.2 mm | 170.2×77.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 214 g | 189 g | |
| Launch price | $750 | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Pura 90 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
ZTE Axon 30S
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Huawei Pura 90 Pro
- 6.6" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1256x2760
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 30S
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Pura 90 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Axon 30S
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 55W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Pura 90 Pro and ZTE Axon 30S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Pura 90 Pro leads ZTE Axon 30S by 23.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 30S
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro and the ZTE Axon 30S are nearly equal (64/100 vs 61/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro is a bit better (57/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (75/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 30S notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro (67/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro or the ZTE Axon 30S?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 30S — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura 90 Pro and the ZTE Axon 30S?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 66/100, the ZTE Axon 30S — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro or the ZTE Axon 30S?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro leads on camera score (57/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura 90 Pro over the ZTE Axon 30S?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The ZTE Axon 30S is a better fit for active users.