Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max vs ZTE Avid 589
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030S, while the ZTE Avid 589 (2021) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads — 73/100 vs 19/100 (a 54-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 8 MP; the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (1,622,749 vs 177,554); the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Avid 589 doesn't; the ZTE Avid 589 is noticeably lighter (167g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
ZTE Avid 589
What makes Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1622749 vs 177554
- Better Geekbench Single: 1273 vs 233
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3894 vs 723
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 3000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 42/100)
What makes ZTE Avid 589 better?
- Lighter: 167g vs 230g
- Better portability (80/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max vs the ZTE Avid 589, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max scores 54 points higher (73/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads (68/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads (74/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads (83/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Avid 589 (68/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Avid 589 (85/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Avid 589 (74/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Avid 589 (83/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Avid 589 significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max (80/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max | ZTE Avid 589 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030S | MediaTek Helio P22 | |
| AnTuTu | 1622749 | 177554 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1273 | 233 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3894 | 723 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO OLED | 5.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1308x2880 | 720x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 3000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 2 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 2GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 32GB | |
| OS | Android 16, EMUI 16 | Android 11 (Go edition) | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.1×8.1 mm | 142.2×70.9×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 167 g | |
| Launch price | $1250 | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
ZTE Avid 589
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 2MP
Display comparison
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1308x2880
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Avid 589
- 5.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1440
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
ZTE Avid 589
- 3000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max and ZTE Avid 589, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads ZTE Avid 589 by 813.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
ZTE Avid 589
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Avid 589 (68/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Avid 589 (85/100 vs 42/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Avid 589 (74/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Avid 589 (83/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Avid 589 significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max (80/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max or the ZTE Avid 589?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Avid 589 by 54 points (73/100 vs 19/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max and the ZTE Avid 589?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the ZTE Avid 589 — 19/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max or the ZTE Avid 589?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads on camera score (74/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max or the ZTE Avid 589?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads on performance (68/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max over the ZTE Avid 589?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.