Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max vs ZTE Axon 50 Ultra

The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030S, while the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. Both devices score the same overall rating of 73/100. 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 1,425,446); the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is noticeably lighter (199g vs 230g).

Both devices scored the same rating of 73/100 — the choice comes down to your priorities.
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 Ultra
Performance 71
Display 89
Camera 86
Battery 56
Portability 50
Value for money
What makes Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1617928 vs 1425446
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 80W

  • Longer battery life (83/100 vs 56/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 50 Ultra better?
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1761 vs 1417
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 4688 vs 3851
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 199g vs 230g

  • Higher performance (71/100 vs 68/100)
  • Better camera (86/100 vs 74/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 85/100)
  • Better portability (50/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict

The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max and the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra received the same MobileRank rating — 73/100. In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra 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 50 Ultra and the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max are nearly equal (71/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra and the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a bit better (86/100 vs 74/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (83/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a bit better (50/100 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 Ultra: The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.
Specs comparison
Specification Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
Processor HiSilicon Kirin 9030S Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
AnTuTu 1617928 1425446
Geekbench Single 1417 1761
Geekbench Multi 3851 4688
Display 6.9" LTPO OLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 1308x2880 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 6000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 100W 80W
Wireless charging 80W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 40 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 200 MP 50 MP
Front camera 13 MP 32 MP
RAM 12GB 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 16, EMUI 16 Android 12, MyOS 12
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68/IP69 IP54
Dimensions 164.0×77.1×8.1 mm 161.8×73.1×8.9 mm
Weight 230 g 199 g
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 Ultra
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
86
camera
Display comparison
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
  • 6.9" LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 1308x2880
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
89
display
Battery and charging
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 80W
83
battery
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
56
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max and ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max HiSilicon Kirin 9030S
73/100
1617928 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
73/100 -13.5%
1425446 AnTuTu

Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads ZTE Axon 50 Ultra by 13.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
$1250
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra and the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max are nearly equal (71/100 vs 68/100).

display

In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra and the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra 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 50 Ultra (83/100 vs 56/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a bit better (50/100 vs 39/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?

Both devices scored 73/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra.

What is the rating of the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max and the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?

The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra — 73/100.

Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?

The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 74/100).

Should you choose the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max over the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?

The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.