Huawei Pura 90s Pro vs ZTE Axon 40 pro

The Huawei Pura 90s Pro (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030S, while the ZTE Axon 40 pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro leads — 68/100 vs 58/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura 90s Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Huawei Pura 90s Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,617,928 vs 1,010,069).

The Huawei Pura 90s Pro is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 40 pro — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Pura 90s Pro
Performance 68
Display 85
Camera 57
Battery 75
Portability 49
Value for money 48
ZTE Axon 40 pro
Performance 61
Display 89
Camera 44
Battery 52
Portability 52
Value for money
What makes Huawei Pura 90s Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1617928 vs 1010069
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1417 vs 1298
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 3851 vs 3520
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 66W vs 65W

  • Higher performance (68/100 vs 61/100)
  • Better camera (57/100 vs 44/100)
  • Longer battery life (75/100 vs 52/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 pro better?
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 199g vs 213g

  • Better display (89/100 vs 85/100)
  • Better portability (52/100 vs 49/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei Pura 90s Pro vs the ZTE Axon 40 pro, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro scores 10 points higher (68/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro leads (57/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro leads (75/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro is a bit better (68/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro and the Huawei Pura 90s Pro are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro is a bit better (57/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (75/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro and the Huawei Pura 90s Pro are nearly equal (52/100 vs 49/100).

Huawei Pura 90s Pro: The Huawei Pura 90s Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life.
ZTE Axon 40 pro: The ZTE Axon 40 pro is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Huawei Pura 90s Pro ZTE Axon 40 pro
Processor HiSilicon Kirin 9030S Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
AnTuTu 1617928 1010069
Geekbench Single 1417 1298
Geekbench Multi 3851 3520
Display 6.6" LTPO OLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 1256x2760 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 6000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 66W 65W
Wireless charging 50W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 108 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 13 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 128GB / 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 16, EMUI 16 Android 12, MyOS 12
Brightness (peak) 1000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68/IP69
Dimensions 157.8×74.5×8.2 mm 162.9×72.9×8.7 mm
Weight 213 g 199 g
Launch price $980
Camera comparison
Huawei Pura 90s Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 13MP
57
camera
ZTE Axon 40 pro
  • Main: 108MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
44
camera
Display comparison
Huawei Pura 90s Pro
  • 6.6" LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 1256x2760
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
ZTE Axon 40 pro
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
89
display
Battery and charging
Huawei Pura 90s Pro
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • Wireless: 50W
75
battery
ZTE Axon 40 pro
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Huawei Pura 90s Pro and ZTE Axon 40 pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Huawei Pura 90s Pro HiSilicon Kirin 9030S
68/100
1617928 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 40 pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
58/100 -60.2%
1010069 AnTuTu

Huawei Pura 90s Pro leads ZTE Axon 40 pro by 60.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei Pura 90s Pro
$980
ZTE Axon 40 pro
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro is a bit better (68/100 vs 61/100).

display

In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro and the Huawei Pura 90s Pro are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro is a bit better (57/100 vs 44/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (75/100 vs 52/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro and the Huawei Pura 90s Pro are nearly equal (52/100 vs 49/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Pura 90s Pro or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?

The Huawei Pura 90s Pro is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 40 pro — the overall rating gap is 10 points.

What is the rating of the Huawei Pura 90s Pro and the ZTE Axon 40 pro?

The Huawei Pura 90s Pro has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the ZTE Axon 40 pro — 58/100.

Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura 90s Pro or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?

The Huawei Pura 90s Pro leads on camera score (57/100 vs 44/100).

Which is more powerful: the Huawei Pura 90s Pro or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?

The Huawei Pura 90s Pro leads on performance (68/100 vs 61/100).

Should you choose the Huawei Pura 90s Pro over the ZTE Axon 40 pro?

The Huawei Pura 90s Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The ZTE Axon 40 pro is a better fit for active users.