Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max vs ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030S, while the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads — 73/100 vs 67/100 (a 6-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 (1,622,749 vs 1,294,871); the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G is noticeably lighter (199g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
What makes Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1622749 vs 1294871
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Better camera (74/100 vs 67/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 52/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 1662 vs 1273
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4188 vs 3894
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 199g vs 230g
- Better display (89/100 vs 85/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max vs the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max scores 6 points higher (73/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads (83/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 68/100. In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 41 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 is a bit better (74/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G (83/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max (54/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max | ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030S | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen1 | |
| AnTuTu | 1622749 | 1294871 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1273 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3894 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO OLED | 6.7" Oled | |
| Resolution | 1308x2880 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | — | |
| RAM | 12GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16, EMUI 16 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.1×8.1 mm | 161.9×72.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $1250 | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: —
Display comparison
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1308x2880
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
- 6.7" Oled
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max and ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G by 25.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
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performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 68/100.
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 41 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 is a bit better (74/100 vs 67/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G (83/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max (54/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max or the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max edges out the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G by just 6 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 41 Ultra 5G?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G — 67/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max or the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads on camera score (74/100 vs 67/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max over the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G is a better fit for active users.