Huawei Pura 90 Pro vs ZTE Axon 40 pro
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro (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 leads — 67/100 vs 58/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Huawei Pura 90 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,617,928 vs 1,010,069); the ZTE Axon 40 pro is noticeably lighter (199g vs 214g).
Huawei Pura 90 Pro
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- Higher AnTuTu: 1617928 vs 1010069
- Better Geekbench Single: 1417 vs 1298
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3851 vs 3520
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 65W
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 61/100)
- Better camera (57/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 52/100)
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 199g vs 214g
- Better display (89/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 48/100)
Comparing the Huawei Pura 90 Pro vs the ZTE Axon 40 pro, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro scores 9 points higher (67/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro leads (57/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro leads (75/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro is a bit better (68/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro and the Huawei Pura 90 Pro are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro is a bit better (57/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (75/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro and the Huawei Pura 90 Pro are nearly equal (52/100 vs 48/100).
| Specification | Huawei Pura 90 Pro | ZTE Axon 40 pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030S | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 1617928 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1417 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3851 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.6" LTPO OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1256x2760 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 65W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 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 / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.8×74.5×8.2 mm | 162.9×72.9×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 214 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $750 | — |
Huawei Pura 90 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Huawei Pura 90 Pro
- 6.6" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1256x2760
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Huawei Pura 90 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
We compared Huawei Pura 90 Pro and ZTE Axon 40 pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Pura 90 Pro leads ZTE Axon 40 pro by 60.2% in our overall performance rating.
ZTE Axon 40 pro
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro is a bit better (68/100 vs 61/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro and the Huawei Pura 90 Pro are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro is a bit better (57/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (75/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro and the Huawei Pura 90 Pro are nearly equal (52/100 vs 48/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro edges out the ZTE Axon 40 pro by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura 90 Pro and the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the ZTE Axon 40 pro — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro leads on camera score (57/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro leads on performance (68/100 vs 61/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura 90 Pro over the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro 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.