Google Pixel 10 Pro vs ZTE Axon 40

The Google Pixel 10 Pro (2025) runs on the Google Tensor G5, while the ZTE Axon 40 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870. By overall MobileRank rating, the Google Pixel 10 Pro leads — 73/100 vs 58/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 40 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4870); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Google Pixel 10 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,467,600 vs 1,010,069).

The Google Pixel 10 Pro is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 40 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 10 Pro
Performance 76
Display 88
Camera 80
Battery 50
Portability 49
Value for money 58
ZTE Axon 40
Performance 61
Display 73
Camera 51
Battery 52
Portability 53
Value for money
What makes Google Pixel 10 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1467600 vs 1010069
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2285 vs 1298
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 6191 vs 3520

  • Higher performance (76/100 vs 61/100)
  • Better camera (80/100 vs 51/100)
  • Better display (88/100 vs 73/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4870 mAh
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 200g vs 207g

  • Longer battery life (52/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better portability (53/100 vs 49/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Google Pixel 10 Pro vs the ZTE Axon 40, the Google Pixel 10 Pro scores 15 points higher (73/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 10 Pro leads (76/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 10 Pro leads (80/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 10 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (76/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 10 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (88/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 10 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (80/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 and the Google Pixel 10 Pro are nearly equal (52/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 and the Google Pixel 10 Pro are nearly equal (53/100 vs 49/100).

Google Pixel 10 Pro: The Google Pixel 10 Pro is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.
ZTE Axon 40: The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Google Pixel 10 Pro ZTE Axon 40
Processor Google Tensor G5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
AnTuTu 1467600 1010069
Geekbench Single 2285 1298
Geekbench Multi 6191 3520
Display 6.3" Super Actua LTPO OLED 6.7"
Resolution 2856x1280 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4870 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 29W
Wireless charging 15W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 48 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 48 MP 0 MP
Front camera 42 MP 44 MP
RAM 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB
OS Android 16 Android 12 Snow Cone
Brightness (peak) 3300 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 152.8×72.0×8.5 mm 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm
Weight 207 g 200 g
Price $796
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 10 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.68
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Telephoto: 48MP
  • Front: 42MP
80
camera
ZTE Axon 40
  • Main: 64MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 44MP
51
camera
Display comparison
Google Pixel 10 Pro
  • 6.3" Super Actua LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 2856x1280
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
88
display
ZTE Axon 40
  • 6.7"
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
73
display
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 10 Pro
  • 4870 mAh
  • Wired: 29W
  • Wireless: 15W
50
battery
ZTE Axon 40
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Google Pixel 10 Pro and ZTE Axon 40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Google Pixel 10 Pro Google Tensor G5
73/100
1467600 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 40 Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
58/100 -45.3%
1010069 AnTuTu

Google Pixel 10 Pro leads ZTE Axon 40 by 45.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Google Pixel 10 Pro
$796
ZTE Axon 40
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 10 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (76/100 vs 61/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 10 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (88/100 vs 73/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 10 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (80/100 vs 51/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 and the Google Pixel 10 Pro are nearly equal (52/100 vs 50/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 and the Google Pixel 10 Pro are nearly equal (53/100 vs 49/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Google Pixel 10 Pro or the ZTE Axon 40?

The Google Pixel 10 Pro is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 40 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.

What is the rating of the Google Pixel 10 Pro and the ZTE Axon 40?

The Google Pixel 10 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the ZTE Axon 40 — 58/100.

Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 10 Pro or the ZTE Axon 40?

The Google Pixel 10 Pro leads on camera score (80/100 vs 51/100).

Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 10 Pro or the ZTE Axon 40?

The Google Pixel 10 Pro leads on performance (76/100 vs 61/100).

Should you choose the Google Pixel 10 Pro over the ZTE Axon 40?

The Google Pixel 10 Pro is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for active users.