Huawei Pura 90 Pro vs ZTE Blade V40 Smart

The Huawei Pura 90 Pro (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030S, while the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (2022) runs on the Unisoc Tiger T606. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro leads — 67/100 vs 29/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Huawei Pura 90 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,617,928 vs 330,006); the Huawei Pura 90 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Blade V40 Smart doesn't; the Huawei Pura 90 Pro is thinner (8.2mm vs 9.4mm).

The Huawei Pura 90 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart by 38 points (67/100 vs 29/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Pura 90 Pro
Performance 68
Display 85
Camera 57
Battery 75
Portability 48
Value for money 46
ZTE Blade V40 Smart
Performance 27
Display 43
Camera 10
Battery 51
Portability 35
Value for money
What makes Huawei Pura 90 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1617928 vs 330006
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1417 vs 378
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 3851 vs 1335
  • Faster charging: 66W vs 5W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
  • Lighter: 214g vs 215g

  • Higher performance (68/100 vs 27/100)
  • Better camera (57/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (75/100 vs 51/100)
  • Better display (85/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better portability (48/100 vs 35/100)
What makes ZTE Blade V40 Smart better?

  • Overall rating 29/100
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei Pura 90 Pro vs the ZTE Blade V40 Smart, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro scores 38 points higher (67/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro leads (68/100 vs 27/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro leads (57/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro leads (75/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (68/100 vs 27/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (85/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (57/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (75/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro is a bit better (48/100 vs 35/100).

Huawei Pura 90 Pro: The Huawei Pura 90 Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.
ZTE Blade V40 Smart: The ZTE Blade V40 Smart is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Huawei Pura 90 Pro ZTE Blade V40 Smart
Processor HiSilicon Kirin 9030S Unisoc Tiger T606
AnTuTu 1617928 330006
Geekbench Single 1417 378
Geekbench Multi 3851 1335
Display 6.6" LTPO OLED 6.7" LCD IPS
Resolution 1256x2760 720x1600
Refresh rate 120 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 6000 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging 66W 5W
Wireless charging 50W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 13 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 13 MP 5 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 64GB
OS HarmonyOS 6.1 Android 11 Red Velvet Cake
NFC yes no
Protection IP68/IP69
Dimensions 157.8×74.5×8.2 mm 168.0×77.5×9.4 mm
Weight 214 g 215 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 Blade V40 Smart
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 5MP
10
camera
Display comparison
Huawei Pura 90 Pro
  • 6.6" LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 1256x2760
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
ZTE Blade V40 Smart
  • 6.7" LCD IPS
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
43
display
Battery and charging
Huawei Pura 90 Pro
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • Wireless: 50W
75
battery
ZTE Blade V40 Smart
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 5W
  • No wireless charging
51
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Huawei Pura 90 Pro and ZTE Blade V40 Smart, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Huawei Pura 90 Pro HiSilicon Kirin 9030S
67/100
1617928 AnTuTu
ZTE Blade V40 Smart Unisoc Tiger T606
29/100 -390.3%
330006 AnTuTu

Huawei Pura 90 Pro leads ZTE Blade V40 Smart by 390.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei Pura 90 Pro
$750
ZTE Blade V40 Smart
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (68/100 vs 27/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (85/100 vs 43/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (57/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (75/100 vs 51/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura 90 Pro is a bit better (48/100 vs 35/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro or the ZTE Blade V40 Smart?

The Huawei Pura 90 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart by 38 points (67/100 vs 29/100).

What is the rating of the Huawei Pura 90 Pro and the ZTE Blade V40 Smart?

The Huawei Pura 90 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 67/100, the ZTE Blade V40 Smart — 29/100.

Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro or the ZTE Blade V40 Smart?

The Huawei Pura 90 Pro leads on camera score (57/100 vs 10/100).

Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pura 90 Pro or the ZTE Blade V40 Smart?

The Huawei Pura 90 Pro leads on performance (68/100 vs 27/100).

Should you choose the Huawei Pura 90 Pro over the ZTE Blade V40 Smart?

The Huawei Pura 90 Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The ZTE Blade V40 Smart is a better fit for everyday use.