Huawei Pura 90s Pro vs ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030S, while the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads — 71/100 vs 68/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura 90s Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Huawei Pura 90s Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,617,928 vs 1,290,942).
Huawei Pura 90s Pro
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
- Higher AnTuTu: 1617928 vs 1290942
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 56/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 80/100)
- Better Geekbench Single: 1675 vs 1417
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4453 vs 3851
- Faster charging: 80W vs 66W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 204g vs 213g
- Higher performance (69/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 57/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 49/100)
Comparing the Huawei Pura 90s Pro vs the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition scores 3 points higher (71/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads (86/100 vs 57/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro leads (75/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition and the Huawei Pura 90s Pro are nearly equal (69/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90s Pro (86/100 vs 57/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition (75/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition and the Huawei Pura 90s Pro are nearly equal (52/100 vs 49/100).
| Specification | Huawei Pura 90s Pro | ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 9030S | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 1617928 | 1290942 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1417 | 1675 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3851 | 4453 | |
| Display | 6.6" LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1256x2760 | 1116x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 18GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16, EMUI 16 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.8×74.5×8.2 mm | 163.3×73.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 213 g | 204 g | |
| Price | $980 | — |
Huawei Pura 90s Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 13MP
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Huawei Pura 90s Pro
- 6.6" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1256x2760
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Pura 90s Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
We compared Huawei Pura 90s Pro and ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Huawei Pura 90s Pro leads ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition by 25.3% in our overall performance rating.
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition and the Huawei Pura 90s Pro are nearly equal (69/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition notably outperforms the Huawei Pura 90s Pro (86/100 vs 57/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition (75/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition and the Huawei Pura 90s Pro are nearly equal (52/100 vs 49/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Pura 90s Pro or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition edges out the Huawei Pura 90s Pro by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Huawei Pura 90s Pro and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura 90s Pro or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads on camera score (86/100 vs 57/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Pura 90s Pro over the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The Huawei Pura 90s Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.