Huawei Pura 90 Pro vs ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030S, while the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen1. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G leads — 67/100 vs 66/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G is faster in AnTuTu (1,294,871 vs 1,247,061); the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G is noticeably lighter (199g vs 214g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Pura 90 Pro
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
What makes Huawei Pura 90 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 52/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1294871 vs 1247061
- Better Geekbench Single: 1662 vs 1273
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4188 vs 3894
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 199g vs 214g
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (67/100 vs 57/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Pura 90 Pro vs the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G scores 1 points higher (67/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G leads (67/100 vs 57/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro leads (75/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G and the Huawei Pura 90 Pro are nearly equal (68/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G and the Huawei Pura 90 Pro are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G is a bit better (67/100 vs 57/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G (75/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G is a bit better (54/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Pura 90 Pro | ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030S | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen1 | |
| AnTuTu | 1247061 | 1294871 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1273 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3894 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.6" LTPO OLED | 6.7" Oled | |
| Resolution | 1256x2760 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | — | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.8×74.5×8.2 mm | 161.9×72.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 214 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $750 | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Pura 90 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: —
Display comparison
Huawei Pura 90 Pro
- 6.6" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1256x2760
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
- 6.7" Oled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Pura 90 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Pura 90 Pro and ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G leads Huawei Pura 90 Pro by 3.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G and the Huawei Pura 90 Pro are nearly equal (68/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G and the Huawei Pura 90 Pro are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G is a bit better (67/100 vs 57/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G (75/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G is a bit better (54/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro or the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G edges out the Huawei Pura 90 Pro by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura 90 Pro and the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 66/100, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G — 67/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro or the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G?
The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G leads on camera score (67/100 vs 57/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura 90 Pro over the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G is a better fit for active users.