Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max vs ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030S, while the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads — 73/100 vs 65/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (1,622,749 vs 1,135,878); the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is noticeably lighter (188g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
What makes Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1622749 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3894 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4600 mAh
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 71/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 41/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 1500 vs 1273
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 188g vs 230g
- Better display (89/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (67/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max vs the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max scores 8 points higher (73/100 vs 65/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads (83/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max and the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G are nearly equal (68/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G and the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max and the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G are nearly equal (74/100 vs 71/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (83/100 vs 41/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max (67/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max | ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030S | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 1622749 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1273 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3894 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO OLED | 6.7" Super Amoled | |
| Resolution | 1308x2880 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 4600 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16, EMUI 16 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.1×8.1 mm | 161.5×73.0×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | $1250 | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Display comparison
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1308x2880
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- 6.7" Super Amoled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
- 4600 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max and ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G by 42.9% in our overall performance rating.
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ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max and the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G are nearly equal (68/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G and the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max and the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G are nearly equal (74/100 vs 71/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (83/100 vs 41/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max (67/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max edges out the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max and the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G — 65/100.
Should you choose the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max over the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a better fit for active users.