Huawei Pura 90s Pro vs ZTE Blade V50S 2023

The Huawei Pura 90s Pro (2026) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 9030S, while the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 (2023) runs on the Spreadtrum Unisoc. By overall MobileRank rating, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro leads — 68/100 vs 39/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Huawei Pura 90s Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Huawei Pura 90s Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 doesn't.

The Huawei Pura 90s Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 by 29 points (68/100 vs 39/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Pura 90s Pro
Performance 68
Display 85
Camera 57
Battery 75
Portability 49
Value for money 48
ZTE Blade V50S 2023
Performance
Display 54
Camera 10
Battery 66
Portability 52
Value for money
What makes Huawei Pura 90s Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Better camera (57/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (75/100 vs 66/100)
  • Better display (85/100 vs 54/100)
What makes ZTE Blade V50S 2023 better?
  • Lighter: 207g vs 213g

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

Comparing the Huawei Pura 90s Pro vs the ZTE Blade V50S 2023, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro scores 29 points higher (68/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro leads (57/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 (85/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 (57/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro is a bit better (75/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 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 V50S 2023: The ZTE Blade V50S 2023 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Huawei Pura 90s Pro ZTE Blade V50S 2023
Processor HiSilicon Kirin 9030S Spreadtrum Unisoc
AnTuTu 1617928
Geekbench Single 1417
Geekbench Multi 3851
Display 6.6" LTPO OLED 6.6" LCD IPS
Resolution 1256x2760 1080x2408
Refresh rate 120 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 6000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 66W
Wireless charging 50W
Main camera 50 MP 13 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 13 MP 5 MP
RAM 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB
OS Android 16, EMUI 16 Android 12 Snow Cone
NFC yes no
Protection IP68/IP69
Dimensions 157.8×74.5×8.2 mm 165.0×76.1×8.3 mm
Weight 213 g 207 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 V50S 2023
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 5MP
10
camera
Display comparison
Huawei Pura 90s Pro
  • 6.6" LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 1256x2760
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
ZTE Blade V50S 2023
  • 6.6" LCD IPS
  • Resolution: 1080x2408
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
54
display
Battery and charging
Huawei Pura 90s Pro
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • Wireless: 50W
75
battery
ZTE Blade V50S 2023
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
66
battery
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei Pura 90s Pro
$980
ZTE Blade V50S 2023
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
display

In the "display" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 (85/100 vs 54/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 (57/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Huawei Pura 90s Pro is a bit better (75/100 vs 66/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 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 V50S 2023?

The Huawei Pura 90s Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 by 29 points (68/100 vs 39/100).

What is the rating of the Huawei Pura 90s Pro and the ZTE Blade V50S 2023?

The Huawei Pura 90s Pro has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 — 39/100.

Which has the better camera: the Huawei Pura 90s Pro or the ZTE Blade V50S 2023?

The Huawei Pura 90s Pro leads on camera score (57/100 vs 10/100).

Should you choose the Huawei Pura 90s Pro over the ZTE Blade V50S 2023?

The Huawei Pura 90s Pro is a better fit for active users, those who care about battery life. The ZTE Blade V50S 2023 is a better fit for everyday use.