Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max vs ZTE Blade V40 Smart
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030S, while the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (2022) runs on the Unisoc Tiger T606. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads — 73/100 vs 29/100 (a 44-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (1,617,928 vs 330,006); the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Blade V40 Smart doesn't; the ZTE Blade V40 Smart is noticeably lighter (215g vs 230g).
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
ZTE Blade V40 Smart
- Higher AnTuTu: 1617928 vs 330006
- Better Geekbench Single: 1417 vs 378
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3851 vs 1335
- Faster charging: 100W vs 5W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (68/100 vs 27/100)
- Better camera (74/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (39/100 vs 35/100)
- Lighter: 215g vs 230g
- Overall rating 29/100
Comparing the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max vs the ZTE Blade V40 Smart, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max scores 44 points higher (73/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads (68/100 vs 27/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads (74/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads (83/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (68/100 vs 27/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (85/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (74/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (83/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max and the ZTE Blade V40 Smart are nearly equal (39/100 vs 35/100).
| Specification | Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max | ZTE Blade V40 Smart | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030S | Unisoc Tiger T606 | |
| AnTuTu | 1617928 | 330006 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1417 | 378 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3851 | 1335 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO OLED | 6.7" LCD IPS | |
| Resolution | 1308x2880 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 5W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 16, EMUI 16 | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×77.1×8.1 mm | 168.0×77.5×9.4 mm | |
| Weight | 230 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $1250 | — |
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 13MP
ZTE Blade V40 Smart
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1308x2880
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Blade V40 Smart
- 6.7" LCD IPS
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
ZTE Blade V40 Smart
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
We compared Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max and ZTE Blade V40 Smart, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads ZTE Blade V40 Smart by 390.3% in our overall performance rating.
ZTE Blade V40 Smart
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (68/100 vs 27/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (85/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (74/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart (83/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max and the ZTE Blade V40 Smart are nearly equal (39/100 vs 35/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max or the ZTE Blade V40 Smart?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Smart by 44 points (73/100 vs 29/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max and the ZTE Blade V40 Smart?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the ZTE Blade V40 Smart — 29/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max or the ZTE Blade V40 Smart?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads on camera score (74/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max or the ZTE Blade V40 Smart?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max leads on performance (68/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max over the ZTE Blade V40 Smart?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro Max is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The ZTE Blade V40 Smart is a better fit for everyday use.