Huawei Pura 90s Pro vs ZTE Blade V40

The Huawei Pura 90s Pro (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030S, while the ZTE Blade V40 (2022) runs on the Unisoc Tiger T618. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro leads — 68/100 vs 49/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura 90s Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP.

The Huawei Pura 90s Pro is noticeably better than the ZTE Blade V40 — the overall rating gap is 19 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
Performance
Display 81
Camera 29
Battery 52
Portability 52
Value for money
What makes Huawei Pura 90s Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP

  • Better camera (57/100 vs 29/100)
  • Longer battery life (75/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better display (85/100 vs 81/100)
What makes ZTE Blade V40 better?
  • Lighter: 199g vs 213g

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

Comparing the Huawei Pura 90s Pro vs the ZTE Blade V40, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro scores 19 points higher (68/100 vs 49/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro leads (57/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro leads (75/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro and the ZTE Blade V40 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 (57/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 (75/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade V40 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 Blade V40: The ZTE Blade V40 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Huawei Pura 90s Pro ZTE Blade V40
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 5000 mAh
Charging 66W
Wireless charging 50W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 48 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 13 MP 8 MP
RAM 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 128GB
OS Android 16, EMUI 16 Android 11 Red Velvet Cake
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68/IP69
Dimensions 157.8×74.5×8.2 mm 165.8×77.2×8.7 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 Blade V40
  • Main: 48MP
  • Front: 8MP
29
camera
Display comparison
Huawei Pura 90s Pro
  • 6.6" LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 1256x2760
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
ZTE Blade V40
  • 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
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei Pura 90s Pro
$980
ZTE Blade V40
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 (57/100 vs 29/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 (75/100 vs 52/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade V40 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 Blade V40?

The Huawei Pura 90s Pro is noticeably better than the ZTE Blade V40 — the overall rating gap is 19 points.

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

The Huawei Pura 90s Pro has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the ZTE Blade V40 — 49/100.

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

The Huawei Pura 90s Pro leads on camera score (57/100 vs 29/100).

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

The Huawei Pura 90s Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The ZTE Blade V40 is a better fit for everyday use.