Huawei Pura 90 Pro vs ZTE AXON 50 5G

The Huawei Pura 90 Pro (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030S, while the ZTE AXON 50 5G (2023) runs on the Unisoc Tiger T760. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro leads — 67/100 vs 49/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4800); the Huawei Pura 90 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,617,928 vs 628,581); the Huawei Pura 90 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE AXON 50 5G doesn't; the ZTE AXON 50 5G is noticeably lighter (178g vs 214g).

The Huawei Pura 90 Pro is noticeably better than the ZTE AXON 50 5G — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Pura 90 Pro
Performance 68
Display 85
Camera 57
Battery 75
Portability 48
Value for money 46
ZTE AXON 50 5G
Performance 46
Display 79
Camera 32
Battery 48
Portability 73
Value for money
What makes Huawei Pura 90 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1617928 vs 628581
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1417 vs 746
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 3851 vs 2186
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4800 mAh

  • Higher performance (68/100 vs 46/100)
  • Better camera (57/100 vs 32/100)
  • Longer battery life (75/100 vs 48/100)
  • Better display (85/100 vs 79/100)
What makes ZTE AXON 50 5G better?
  • Lighter: 178g vs 214g

  • Better portability (73/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei Pura 90 Pro vs the ZTE AXON 50 5G, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro scores 18 points higher (67/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro leads (68/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro leads (57/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro leads (75/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE AXON 50 5G (68/100 vs 46/100). 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 notably outperforms the ZTE AXON 50 5G (57/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE AXON 50 5G (75/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE AXON 50 5G notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro (73/100 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 50 5G: The ZTE AXON 50 5G is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Huawei Pura 90 Pro ZTE AXON 50 5G
Processor HiSilicon Kirin 9030S Unisoc Tiger T760
AnTuTu 1617928 628581
Geekbench Single 1417 746
Geekbench Multi 3851 2186
Display 6.6" LTPO OLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 1256x2760 1080x2380
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6000 mAh 4800 mAh
Charging 66W
Wireless charging 50W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 13 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB
OS HarmonyOS 6.1 Android 13 Tiramisu
NFC yes no
Protection IP68/IP69
Dimensions 157.8×74.5×8.2 mm 161.9×72.8×7.9 mm
Weight 214 g 178 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 50 5G
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
32
camera
Display comparison
Huawei Pura 90 Pro
  • 6.6" LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 1256x2760
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
ZTE AXON 50 5G
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2380
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
Battery and charging
Huawei Pura 90 Pro
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • Wireless: 50W
75
battery
ZTE AXON 50 5G
  • 4800 mAh
  • No wireless charging
48
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Huawei Pura 90 Pro and ZTE AXON 50 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Huawei Pura 90 Pro HiSilicon Kirin 9030S
67/100
1617928 AnTuTu
ZTE AXON 50 5G Unisoc Tiger T760
49/100 -157.4%
628581 AnTuTu

Huawei Pura 90 Pro leads ZTE AXON 50 5G by 157.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei Pura 90 Pro
$750
ZTE AXON 50 5G
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE AXON 50 5G (68/100 vs 46/100).

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 notably outperforms the ZTE AXON 50 5G (57/100 vs 32/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE AXON 50 5G (75/100 vs 48/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the ZTE AXON 50 5G notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro (73/100 vs 48/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro or the ZTE AXON 50 5G?

The Huawei Pura 90 Pro is noticeably better than the ZTE AXON 50 5G — the overall rating gap is 18 points.

What is the rating of the Huawei Pura 90 Pro and the ZTE AXON 50 5G?

The Huawei Pura 90 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the ZTE AXON 50 5G — 49/100.

Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro or the ZTE AXON 50 5G?

The Huawei Pura 90 Pro leads on camera score (57/100 vs 32/100).

Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro or the ZTE AXON 50 5G?

The Huawei Pura 90 Pro leads on performance (68/100 vs 46/100).

Should you choose the Huawei Pura 90 Pro over the ZTE AXON 50 5G?

The Huawei Pura 90 Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The ZTE AXON 50 5G is a better fit for everyday use.