Huawei Pura 90s Pro vs ZTE Blade V40 Pro

The Huawei Pura 90s Pro (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 leads — 68/100 vs 55/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura 90s Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5100); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Huawei Pura 90s Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Blade V40 Pro doesn't; the ZTE Blade V40 Pro is noticeably lighter (190g vs 213g).

The Huawei Pura 90s Pro is noticeably better than the ZTE Blade V40 Pro — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Pura 90s Pro
Performance 68
Display 85
Camera 57
Battery 75
Portability 49
Value for money 48
ZTE Blade V40 Pro
Performance
Display 81
Camera 40
Battery 55
Portability 62
Value for money
What makes Huawei Pura 90s Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5100 mAh
  • Faster charging: 66W vs 65W

  • Better camera (57/100 vs 40/100)
  • Longer battery life (75/100 vs 55/100)
  • Better display (85/100 vs 81/100)
What makes ZTE Blade V40 Pro better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 190g vs 213g

  • Better portability (62/100 vs 49/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei Pura 90s Pro vs the ZTE Blade V40 Pro, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro scores 13 points higher (68/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro leads (57/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro leads (75/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro and the ZTE Blade V40 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Pro (57/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Pro (75/100 vs 55/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade V40 Pro is a bit better (62/100 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 Blade V40 Pro: The ZTE Blade V40 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Huawei Pura 90s Pro ZTE Blade V40 Pro
Processor HiSilicon Kirin 9030S Unisoc Tiger T618
AnTuTu 1617928
Geekbench Single 1417
Geekbench Multi 3851
Display 6.6" LTPO OLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 1256x2760 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 6000 mAh 5100 mAh
Charging 66W 65W
Wireless charging 50W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 50 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 157.8×74.5×8.2 mm 163.9×76.2×8.3 mm
Weight 213 g 190 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 Blade V40 Pro
  • Main: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
40
camera
Display comparison
Huawei Pura 90s Pro
  • 6.6" LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 1256x2760
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
ZTE Blade V40 Pro
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: —
81
display
Battery and charging
Huawei Pura 90s Pro
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • Wireless: 50W
75
battery
ZTE Blade V40 Pro
  • 5100 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • No wireless charging
55
battery
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei Pura 90s Pro
$980
ZTE Blade V40 Pro
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
display

In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro and the ZTE Blade V40 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Pro (57/100 vs 40/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Pro (75/100 vs 55/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade V40 Pro is a bit better (62/100 vs 49/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Pura 90s Pro or the ZTE Blade V40 Pro?

The Huawei Pura 90s Pro is noticeably better than the ZTE Blade V40 Pro — the overall rating gap is 13 points.

What is the rating of the Huawei Pura 90s Pro and the ZTE Blade V40 Pro?

The Huawei Pura 90s Pro has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the ZTE Blade V40 Pro — 55/100.

Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura 90s Pro or the ZTE Blade V40 Pro?

The Huawei Pura 90s Pro leads on camera score (57/100 vs 40/100).

Should you choose the Huawei Pura 90s Pro over the ZTE Blade V40 Pro?

The Huawei Pura 90s Pro 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.