Google Pixel 10 Pro XL vs ZTE Axon 40 Ultra

The Google Pixel 10 Pro XL (2025) runs on the Google Tensor G5, while the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Google Pixel 10 Pro XL leads — 76/100 vs 70/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Google Pixel 10 Pro XL has the bigger battery (5200 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Google Pixel 10 Pro XL is faster in AnTuTu (1,617,706 vs 1,294,871); the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is noticeably lighter (204g vs 232g).

The Google Pixel 10 Pro XL edges out the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Google Pixel 10 Pro XL

Performance 77
Display 86
Camera 90
Battery 62
Portability 35
Value for money 62

ZTE Axon 40 Ultra

Performance 68
Display 80
Camera 86
Battery 52
Portability 52
Value for money —

What makes Google Pixel 10 Pro XL better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 1617706 vs 1294871
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2296 vs 1662
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 6203 vs 4188
  • Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh

  • Higher performance (77/100 vs 68/100)
  • Better camera (90/100 vs 86/100)
  • Longer battery life (62/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better display (86/100 vs 80/100)

What makes ZTE Axon 40 Ultra better?

  • Faster charging: 65W vs 39W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 204g vs 232g

  • Better portability (52/100 vs 35/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Google Pixel 10 Pro XL vs the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, the Google Pixel 10 Pro XL scores 6 points higher (76/100 vs 70/100). In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 10 Pro XL leads (62/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 10 Pro XL is a bit better (77/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 10 Pro XL is a bit better (86/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 10 Pro XL and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra are nearly equal (90/100 vs 86/100). In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 10 Pro XL is a bit better (62/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra notably outperforms the Google Pixel 10 Pro XL (52/100 vs 35/100).

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

Specs comparison

Specification Google Pixel 10 Pro XL ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
Processor Google Tensor G5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
AnTuTu 1617706 1294871
Geekbench Single 2296 1662
Geekbench Multi 6203 4188
Display 6.8" Super Actua LTPO OLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2992x1344 1116x2480
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5200 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 39W 65W
Wireless charging 25W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 163 —
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 48 MP 64 MP
Telephoto 48 MP 64 MP
Front camera 42 MP 16 MP
RAM 16GB 8GB / 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 16 Android 12, MyOS 12
Brightness (peak) 3300 nits 1500 nits
NFC — yes
Protection IP68 —
Dimensions 162.8×76.6×8.5 mm 163.3×73.6×8.4 mm
Weight 232 g 204 g
Launch price $1199 —

Camera comparison

Google Pixel 10 Pro XL

  • Main: 50MP f/1.68
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Telephoto: 48MP
  • Front: 42MP
90
camera

ZTE Axon 40 Ultra

  • Main: 64MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 64MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
86
camera

Display comparison

Google Pixel 10 Pro XL

  • 6.8" Super Actua LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 2992x1344
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
86
display

ZTE Axon 40 Ultra

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1116x2480
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display

Battery and charging

Google Pixel 10 Pro XL

  • 5200 mAh
  • Wired: 39W
  • Wireless: 25W
62
battery

ZTE Axon 40 Ultra

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • No wireless charging
52
battery

Overall performance score

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

Google Pixel 10 Pro XL Google Tensor G5
76/100
1617706 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
70/100 -24.9%
1294871 AnTuTu

Google Pixel 10 Pro XL leads ZTE Axon 40 Ultra by 24.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Google Pixel 10 Pro XL

$1199

ZTE Axon 40 Ultra

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 10 Pro XL is a bit better (77/100 vs 68/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 10 Pro XL is a bit better (86/100 vs 80/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 10 Pro XL and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra are nearly equal (90/100 vs 86/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 10 Pro XL is a bit better (62/100 vs 52/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra notably outperforms the Google Pixel 10 Pro XL (52/100 vs 35/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Google Pixel 10 Pro XL or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?

The Google Pixel 10 Pro XL edges out the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

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

The Google Pixel 10 Pro XL has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra — 70/100.

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

The Google Pixel 10 Pro XL leads on performance (77/100 vs 68/100).

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

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