Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max vs ZTE AXON 50 5G

The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030S, while the ZTE AXON 50 5G (2023) runs on the Unisoc Tiger T760. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads — 73/100 vs 49/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4800); the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (1,617,928 vs 628,581); the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE AXON 50 5G doesn't; the ZTE AXON 50 5G is noticeably lighter (178g vs 230g).

The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE AXON 50 5G by 24 points (73/100 vs 49/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
Performance 68
Display 85
Camera 74
Battery 83
Portability 39
Value for money 54
ZTE AXON 50 5G
Performance 46
Display 79
Camera 32
Battery 48
Portability 73
Value for money
What makes Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1617928 vs 628581
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1417 vs 746
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 3851 vs 2186
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4800 mAh

  • Higher performance (68/100 vs 46/100)
  • Better camera (74/100 vs 32/100)
  • Longer battery life (83/100 vs 48/100)
  • Better display (85/100 vs 79/100)
What makes ZTE AXON 50 5G better?
  • Lighter: 178g vs 230g

  • Better portability (73/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max vs the ZTE AXON 50 5G, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max scores 24 points higher (73/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads (68/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads (74/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads (83/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max notably outperforms the ZTE AXON 50 5G (68/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE AXON 50 5G (74/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE AXON 50 5G (83/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE AXON 50 5G significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max (73/100 vs 39/100).

Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max: The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.
ZTE AXON 50 5G: The ZTE AXON 50 5G is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max ZTE AXON 50 5G
Processor HiSilicon Kirin 9030S Unisoc Tiger T760
AnTuTu 1617928 628581
Geekbench Single 1417 746
Geekbench Multi 3851 2186
Display 6.9" LTPO OLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 1308x2880 1080x2380
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6000 mAh 4800 mAh
Charging 100W
Wireless charging 80W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 40 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 200 MP 0 MP
Front camera 13 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB
OS Android 16, EMUI 16 Android 13 Tiramisu
NFC yes no
Protection IP68/IP69
Dimensions 164.0×77.1×8.1 mm 161.9×72.8×7.9 mm
Weight 230 g 178 g
Launch price $1250
Camera comparison
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
  • Ultrawide: 40MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 13MP
74
camera
ZTE AXON 50 5G
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
32
camera
Display comparison
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
  • 6.9" LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 1308x2880
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
ZTE AXON 50 5G
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2380
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
Battery and charging
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 80W
83
battery
ZTE AXON 50 5G
  • 4800 mAh
  • No wireless charging
48
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max and ZTE AXON 50 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max HiSilicon Kirin 9030S
73/100
1617928 AnTuTu
ZTE AXON 50 5G Unisoc Tiger T760
49/100 -157.4%
628581 AnTuTu

Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads ZTE AXON 50 5G by 157.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
$1250
ZTE AXON 50 5G
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max notably outperforms the ZTE AXON 50 5G (68/100 vs 46/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE AXON 50 5G (74/100 vs 32/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE AXON 50 5G (83/100 vs 48/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the ZTE AXON 50 5G significantly outperforms the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max (73/100 vs 39/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max or the ZTE AXON 50 5G?

The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE AXON 50 5G by 24 points (73/100 vs 49/100).

What is the rating of the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max and the ZTE AXON 50 5G?

The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the ZTE AXON 50 5G — 49/100.

Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max or the ZTE AXON 50 5G?

The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads on camera score (74/100 vs 32/100).

Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max or the ZTE AXON 50 5G?

The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads on performance (68/100 vs 46/100).

Should you choose the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max over the ZTE AXON 50 5G?

The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The ZTE AXON 50 5G is a better fit for everyday use.