Google Pixel 10 Pro XL vs ZTE Axon 40

The Google Pixel 10 Pro XL (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 XL leads — 76/100 vs 58/100 (a 18-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 1,010,069); the ZTE Axon 40 is noticeably lighter (200g vs 232g).

The Google Pixel 10 Pro XL is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 40 — the overall rating gap is 18 points.

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

Performance 61
Display 73
Camera 51
Battery 52
Portability 53
Value for money —

What makes Google Pixel 10 Pro XL better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 1617706 vs 1010069
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2296 vs 1298
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 6203 vs 3520
  • Bigger battery: 5200 vs 5000 mAh

  • Higher performance (77/100 vs 61/100)
  • Better camera (90/100 vs 51/100)
  • Longer battery life (62/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better display (86/100 vs 73/100)

What makes ZTE Axon 40 better?

  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 200g vs 232g

  • Better portability (53/100 vs 35/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Google Pixel 10 Pro XL vs the ZTE Axon 40, the Google Pixel 10 Pro XL scores 18 points higher (76/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 10 Pro XL leads (77/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 10 Pro XL leads (90/100 vs 51/100). 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 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (77/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 10 Pro XL is a bit better (86/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 10 Pro XL significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (90/100 vs 51/100). 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 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 10 Pro XL (53/100 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: The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for active users.

Specs comparison

Specification Google Pixel 10 Pro XL ZTE Axon 40
Processor Google Tensor G5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
AnTuTu 1617706 1010069
Geekbench Single 2296 1298
Geekbench Multi 6203 3520
Display 6.8" Super Actua LTPO OLED 6.7"
Resolution 2992x1344 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5200 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 39W —
Wireless charging 25W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 163 —
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 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB
OS Android 16 Android 12 Snow Cone
Brightness (peak) 3300 nits —
NFC — yes
Protection IP68 —
Dimensions 162.8×76.6×8.5 mm 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm
Weight 232 g 200 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

  • Main: 64MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 44MP
51
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

  • 6.7"
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
73
display

Battery and charging

Google Pixel 10 Pro XL

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

ZTE Axon 40

  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
52
battery

Overall performance score

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

Google Pixel 10 Pro XL Google Tensor G5
76/100
1617706 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 40 Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
58/100 -60.2%
1010069 AnTuTu

Google Pixel 10 Pro XL leads ZTE Axon 40 by 60.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Google Pixel 10 Pro XL

$1199

ZTE Axon 40

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 10 Pro XL notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (77/100 vs 61/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 10 Pro XL is a bit better (86/100 vs 73/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 10 Pro XL significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (90/100 vs 51/100).

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 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 10 Pro XL (53/100 vs 35/100).

Frequently asked questions

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

The Google Pixel 10 Pro XL is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 40 — the overall rating gap is 18 points.

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

The Google Pixel 10 Pro XL has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the ZTE Axon 40 — 58/100.

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

The Google Pixel 10 Pro XL leads on camera score (90/100 vs 51/100).

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

The Google Pixel 10 Pro XL leads on performance (77/100 vs 61/100).

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

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