Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max vs ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030S, while the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads — 73/100 vs 71/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (1,617,928 vs 1,290,942); the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is noticeably lighter (204g vs 230g).
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
- Higher AnTuTu: 1617928 vs 1290942
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 56/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 80/100)
- Better Geekbench Single: 1675 vs 1417
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4453 vs 3851
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 204g vs 230g
- Higher performance (69/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 74/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 39/100)
Comparing the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max vs the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max scores 2 points higher (73/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads (86/100 vs 74/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads (83/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition and the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max are nearly equal (69/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is a bit better (86/100 vs 74/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition (83/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is a bit better (52/100 vs 39/100).
| Specification | Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max | ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030S | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 1617928 | 1290942 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1417 | 1675 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3851 | 4453 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1308x2880 | 1116x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 18GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16, EMUI 16 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.1×8.1 mm | 163.3×73.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 204 g | |
| Price | $1250 | — |
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1308x2880
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
We compared Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max and ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition by 25.3% in our overall performance rating.
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition and the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max are nearly equal (69/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is a bit better (86/100 vs 74/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition (83/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is a bit better (52/100 vs 39/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max edges out the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition by just 2 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 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads on camera score (86/100 vs 74/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max over the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.