Huawei Pura 90 Pro vs ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030S, while the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 66/100 (a 7-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 50 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,420,808 vs 1,247,061); the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is noticeably lighter (199g vs 214g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Pura 90 Pro
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
What makes Huawei Pura 90 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 56/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 50 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1420808 vs 1247061
- Better Geekbench Single: 1761 vs 1273
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4688 vs 3894
- Faster charging: 80W vs 66W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 199g vs 214g
- Higher performance (71/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 57/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Pura 90 Pro vs the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra scores 7 points higher (73/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 57/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro leads (75/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a bit better (71/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra and the Huawei Pura 90 Pro are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro (86/100 vs 57/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (75/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra and the Huawei Pura 90 Pro are nearly equal (50/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Pura 90 Pro | ZTE Axon 50 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030S | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 1247061 | 1420808 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1273 | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3894 | 4688 | |
| Display | 6.6" LTPO OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1256x2760 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | HarmonyOS 6.1 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 157.8×74.5×8.2 mm | 161.8×73.1×8.9 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 50 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei Pura 90 Pro
- 6.6" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1256x2760
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Pura 90 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Pura 90 Pro and ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads Huawei Pura 90 Pro by 12.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a bit better (71/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra and the Huawei Pura 90 Pro are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90 Pro (86/100 vs 57/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (75/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra and the Huawei Pura 90 Pro are nearly equal (50/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra edges out the Huawei Pura 90 Pro by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura 90 Pro and the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 66/100, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 57/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads on performance (71/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura 90 Pro over the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The Huawei Pura 90 Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.