Google Pixel 11 Pro vs ZTE Axon 40

The Google Pixel 11 Pro (2026) runs on the Tensor G6, while the ZTE Axon 40 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870. By overall MobileRank rating, the Google Pixel 11 Pro leads — 74/100 vs 58/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 40 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4850); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Google Pixel 11 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,925,523 vs 1,010,069).

The Google Pixel 11 Pro is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 40 — the overall rating gap is 16 points.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Google Pixel 11 Pro

Performance 83
Display 88
Camera 70
Battery 50
Portability —
Value for money —

ZTE Axon 40

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

What makes Google Pixel 11 Pro better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 1925523 vs 1010069
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2755 vs 1298
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 7563 vs 3520

  • Higher performance (83/100 vs 61/100)
  • Better camera (70/100 vs 51/100)
  • Better display (88/100 vs 73/100)

What makes ZTE Axon 40 better?

  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4850 mAh
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP

  • Longer battery life (52/100 vs 50/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Google Pixel 11 Pro vs the ZTE Axon 40, the Google Pixel 11 Pro scores 16 points higher (74/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 11 Pro leads (83/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 11 Pro leads (70/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 11 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (83/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 11 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (88/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 11 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (70/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 and the Google Pixel 11 Pro are nearly equal (52/100 vs 50/100).

Google Pixel 11 Pro: The Google Pixel 11 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users.
ZTE Axon 40: The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for active users.

Specs comparison

Specification Google Pixel 11 Pro ZTE Axon 40
Processor Tensor G6 Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
AnTuTu 1925523 1010069
Geekbench Single 2755 1298
Geekbench Multi 7563 3520
Display 6.3" LTPO OLED 6.7"
Resolution 2856x1280 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4850 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 30W —
Wireless charging 15W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 48 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 48 MP 0 MP
Front camera 13 MP 44 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB —
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB
OS Android 17 Android 12 Snow Cone
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 —
Dimensions — 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm
Weight — 200 g
Launch price — —

Camera comparison

Google Pixel 11 Pro

  • Main: 50MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Telephoto: 48MP
  • Front: 13MP
70
camera

ZTE Axon 40

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

Display comparison

Google Pixel 11 Pro

  • 6.3" 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 11 Pro

  • 4850 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • Wireless: 15W
50
battery

ZTE Axon 40

  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
52
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Google Pixel 11 Pro and ZTE Axon 40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Google Pixel 11 Pro Tensor G6
74/100
1925523 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 40 Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
58/100 -90.6%
1010069 AnTuTu

Google Pixel 11 Pro leads ZTE Axon 40 by 90.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 11 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (83/100 vs 61/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 11 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (88/100 vs 73/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 11 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (70/100 vs 51/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 and the Google Pixel 11 Pro are nearly equal (52/100 vs 50/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Google Pixel 11 Pro or the ZTE Axon 40?

The Google Pixel 11 Pro is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 40 — the overall rating gap is 16 points.

What is the rating of the Google Pixel 11 Pro and the ZTE Axon 40?

The Google Pixel 11 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the ZTE Axon 40 — 58/100.

Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 11 Pro or the ZTE Axon 40?

The Google Pixel 11 Pro leads on camera score (70/100 vs 51/100).

Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 11 Pro or the ZTE Axon 40?

The Google Pixel 11 Pro leads on performance (83/100 vs 61/100).

Should you choose the Google Pixel 11 Pro over the ZTE Axon 40?

The Google Pixel 11 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users. The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for active users.