Huawei Pura 90 Pro vs ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G

The Huawei Pura 90 Pro (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030S, while the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro leads — 67/100 vs 65/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Huawei Pura 90 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,617,928 vs 1,119,714); the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is noticeably lighter (188g vs 214g).

The Huawei Pura 90 Pro edges out the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Pura 90 Pro
Performance 68
Display 85
Camera 57
Battery 75
Portability 48
Value for money 46
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
Performance 63
Display 89
Camera 71
Battery 41
Portability 67
Value for money
What makes Huawei Pura 90 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1617928 vs 1119714
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 3851 vs 3373
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4600 mAh

  • Higher performance (68/100 vs 63/100)
  • Longer battery life (75/100 vs 41/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G better?
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1488 vs 1417
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 188g vs 214g

  • Better camera (71/100 vs 57/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 85/100)
  • Better portability (67/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei Pura 90 Pro vs the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro scores 2 points higher (67/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads (71/100 vs 57/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro leads (75/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro is a bit better (68/100 vs 63/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G and the Huawei Pura 90 Pro are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a bit better (71/100 vs 57/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (75/100 vs 41/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro (67/100 vs 48/100).

Huawei Pura 90 Pro: The Huawei Pura 90 Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G: The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Huawei Pura 90 Pro ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
Processor HiSilicon Kirin 9030S Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
AnTuTu 1617928 1119714
Geekbench Single 1417 1488
Geekbench Multi 3851 3373
Display 6.6" LTPO OLED 6.7" Super Amoled
Resolution 1256x2760 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 6000 mAh 4600 mAh
Charging 66W
Wireless charging 50W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 64 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 8 MP
Front camera 13 MP 44 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 512GB
OS HarmonyOS 6.1 Android 11 Red Velvet Cake
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68/IP69
Dimensions 157.8×74.5×8.2 mm 161.5×73.0×8.0 mm
Weight 214 g 188 g
Launch price $750
Camera comparison
Huawei Pura 90 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 13MP
57
camera
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
  • Main: 64MP
  • Ultrawide: 64MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 44MP
71
camera
Display comparison
Huawei Pura 90 Pro
  • 6.6" LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 1256x2760
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
  • 6.7" Super Amoled
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
89
display
Battery and charging
Huawei Pura 90 Pro
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • Wireless: 50W
75
battery
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
  • 4600 mAh
  • No wireless charging
41
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Huawei Pura 90 Pro and ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Huawei Pura 90 Pro HiSilicon Kirin 9030S
67/100
1617928 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
65/100 -44.5%
1119714 AnTuTu

Huawei Pura 90 Pro leads ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G by 44.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei Pura 90 Pro
$750
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro is a bit better (68/100 vs 63/100).

display

In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G and the Huawei Pura 90 Pro are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a bit better (71/100 vs 57/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (75/100 vs 41/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G 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 31 Ultra 5G?

The Huawei Pura 90 Pro edges out the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G by just 2 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 Ultra 5G?

The Huawei Pura 90 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G — 65/100.

Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?

The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G leads on camera score (71/100 vs 57/100).

Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?

The Huawei Pura 90 Pro leads on performance (68/100 vs 63/100).

Should you choose the Huawei Pura 90 Pro over the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?

The Huawei Pura 90 Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a better fit for active users.