Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max vs ZTE Blade V40 Pro
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030S, while the ZTE Blade V40 Pro (2022) runs on the Unisoc Tiger T618. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads — 73/100 vs 55/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5100); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Blade V40 Pro doesn't; the ZTE Blade V40 Pro is noticeably lighter (190g vs 230g).
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
ZTE Blade V40 Pro
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5100 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 65W
- Better camera (74/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 55/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 81/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 190g vs 230g
- Better portability (62/100 vs 39/100)
Comparing the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max vs the ZTE Blade V40 Pro, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max scores 18 points higher (73/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads (74/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads (83/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max and the ZTE Blade V40 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Pro (74/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max notably outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Pro (83/100 vs 55/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade V40 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max (62/100 vs 39/100).
| Specification | Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max | ZTE Blade V40 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030S | Unisoc Tiger T618 | |
| AnTuTu | 1617928 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 1417 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3851 | — | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1308x2880 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5100 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 65W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16, EMUI 16 | Android 11 | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.1×8.1 mm | 163.9×76.2×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $1250 | — |
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
ZTE Blade V40 Pro
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1308x2880
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Blade V40 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
ZTE Blade V40 Pro
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Blade V40 Pro
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In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max and the ZTE Blade V40 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Pro (74/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max notably outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Pro (83/100 vs 55/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade V40 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max (62/100 vs 39/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max or the ZTE Blade V40 Pro?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max is noticeably better than the ZTE Blade V40 Pro — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max and the ZTE Blade V40 Pro?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the ZTE Blade V40 Pro — 55/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max or the ZTE Blade V40 Pro?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads on camera score (74/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max over the ZTE Blade V40 Pro?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The ZTE Blade V40 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.