Huawei Pura 90 Pro vs ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030S, while the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro leads — 66/100 vs 62/100 (a 4-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 1,135,878); the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is noticeably lighter (183g vs 214g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Pura 90 Pro
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
What makes Huawei Pura 90 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1247061 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3894 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4200 mAh
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 30/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 1500 vs 1273
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 183g vs 214g
- Better camera (63/100 vs 57/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (70/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Pura 90 Pro vs the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro scores 4 points higher (66/100 vs 62/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro leads (75/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 64/100. In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G and the Huawei Pura 90 Pro are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a bit better (63/100 vs 57/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (75/100 vs 30/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro (70/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Pura 90 Pro | ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030S | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 1247061 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1273 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3894 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.6" LTPO OLED | 6.7" Amoled | |
| Resolution | 1256x2760 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | — | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.8×74.5×8.2 mm | 163.6×75.3×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 214 g | 183 g | |
| Launch price | $750 | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Pura 90 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Front: —
Display comparison
Huawei Pura 90 Pro
- 6.6" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1256x2760
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 6.7" Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Pura 90 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
- 4200 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Pura 90 Pro and ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Pura 90 Pro leads ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G by 9.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G
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performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 64/100.
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G and the Huawei Pura 90 Pro are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a bit better (63/100 vs 57/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G (75/100 vs 30/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro (70/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro edges out the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura 90 Pro and the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 66/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G — 62/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro or the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G leads on camera score (63/100 vs 57/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura 90 Pro over the ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The ZTE Axon 31 Pro 5G is a better fit for active users.