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 (1,622,749 vs 1,420,808); the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is noticeably lighter (199g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
What makes Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1622749 vs 1420808
- 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 1273
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4688 vs 3894
- 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).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max | ZTE Axon 50 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030S | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 1622749 | 1420808 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1273 | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3894 | 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 | |
| Launch price | $1250 | — |
Camera comparison
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1308x2880
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
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 leads ZTE Axon 50 Ultra by 14.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
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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 (71/100 vs 68/100).
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.