Huawei Pura 90s Pro vs ZTE Axon 50 Ultra

The Huawei Pura 90s Pro (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030S, while the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 68/100 (a 5-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 1,425,446).

The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra edges out the Huawei Pura 90s Pro by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Pura 90s Pro
Performance 68
Display 85
Camera 57
Battery 75
Portability 49
Value for money 48
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
Performance 71
Display 89
Camera 86
Battery 56
Portability 50
Value for money
What makes Huawei Pura 90s Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1617928 vs 1425446
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh

  • Longer battery life (75/100 vs 56/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 50 Ultra better?
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1761 vs 1417
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 4688 vs 3851
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 66W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 199g vs 213g

  • Higher performance (71/100 vs 68/100)
  • Better camera (86/100 vs 57/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 85/100)
  • Better portability (50/100 vs 49/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei Pura 90s Pro vs the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra scores 5 points higher (73/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra 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 50 Ultra and the Huawei Pura 90s Pro are nearly equal (71/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra and the Huawei Pura 90s Pro are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra 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 50 Ultra (75/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra and the Huawei Pura 90s Pro are nearly equal (50/100 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 50 Ultra: The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.
Specs comparison
Specification Huawei Pura 90s Pro ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
Processor HiSilicon Kirin 9030S Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
AnTuTu 1617928 1425446
Geekbench Single 1417 1761
Geekbench Multi 3851 4688
Display 6.6" LTPO OLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 1256x2760 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 6000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 66W 80W
Wireless charging 50W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 50 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 157.8×74.5×8.2 mm 161.8×73.1×8.9 mm
Weight 213 g 199 g
Price $980
Camera comparison
Huawei Pura 90s Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 13MP
57
camera
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
86
camera
Display comparison
Huawei Pura 90s Pro
  • 6.6" LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 1256x2760
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
  • 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 50 Ultra
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
56
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Huawei Pura 90s Pro and ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Huawei Pura 90s Pro HiSilicon Kirin 9030S
68/100
1617928 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
73/100 -13.5%
1425446 AnTuTu

Huawei Pura 90s Pro leads ZTE Axon 50 Ultra by 13.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Huawei Pura 90s Pro
$980
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra and the Huawei Pura 90s Pro are nearly equal (71/100 vs 68/100).

display

In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra and the Huawei Pura 90s Pro are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra 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 50 Ultra (75/100 vs 56/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra and the Huawei Pura 90s Pro are nearly equal (50/100 vs 49/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Pura 90s Pro or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?

The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra edges out the Huawei Pura 90s Pro by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Huawei Pura 90s Pro and the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?

The Huawei Pura 90s Pro has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra — 73/100.

Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura 90s Pro or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?

The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 57/100).

Should you choose the Huawei Pura 90s Pro over the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?

The Huawei Pura 90s Pro 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.