Google Pixel 11 Pro XL vs ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition

The Google Pixel 11 Pro XL (2026) runs on the Tensor G6, while the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Google Pixel 11 Pro XL leads — 79/100 vs 71/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Google Pixel 11 Pro XL has the bigger battery (5115 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Google Pixel 11 Pro XL is faster in AnTuTu (1,933,536 vs 1,294,871); the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is noticeably lighter (204g vs 226g).

The Google Pixel 11 Pro XL edges out the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Google Pixel 11 Pro XL

Performance 83
Display 86
Camera 94
Battery 61
Portability 33
Value for money —

ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition

Performance 68
Display 80
Camera 86
Battery 56
Portability 52
Value for money —

What makes Google Pixel 11 Pro XL better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 1933536 vs 1294871
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2755 vs 1662
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 7563 vs 4188
  • Bigger battery: 5115 vs 5000 mAh

  • Higher performance (83/100 vs 68/100)
  • Better camera (94/100 vs 86/100)
  • Longer battery life (61/100 vs 56/100)
  • Better display (86/100 vs 80/100)

What makes ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition better?

  • Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 204g vs 226g

  • Better portability (52/100 vs 33/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Google Pixel 11 Pro XL vs the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition, the Google Pixel 11 Pro XL scores 8 points higher (79/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 11 Pro XL leads (83/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 11 Pro XL notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition (83/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 11 Pro XL is a bit better (86/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 11 Pro XL is a bit better (94/100 vs 86/100). In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 11 Pro XL is a bit better (61/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition notably outperforms the Google Pixel 11 Pro XL (52/100 vs 33/100).

Google Pixel 11 Pro XL: The Google Pixel 11 Pro XL is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition: The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.

Specs comparison

Specification Google Pixel 11 Pro XL ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
Processor Tensor G6 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
AnTuTu 1933536 1294871
Geekbench Single 2755 1662
Geekbench Multi 7563 4188
Display 6.8" LTPO OLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2992x1344 1116x2480
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5115 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 45W 80W
Wireless charging 25W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 168 —
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 48 MP 64 MP
Telephoto 48 MP 64 MP
Front camera 13 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 12GB / 18GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 17 Android 12, MyOS 12
Brightness (peak) — 1500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 —
Dimensions — 163.3×73.6×8.4 mm
Weight 226 g 204 g
Launch price — —

Camera comparison

Google Pixel 11 Pro XL

  • Main: 50MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Telephoto: 48MP
  • Front: 13MP
94
camera

ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition

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

Display comparison

Google Pixel 11 Pro XL

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

ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition

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

Battery and charging

Google Pixel 11 Pro XL

  • 5115 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • Wireless: 25W
61
battery

ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
56
battery

Overall performance score

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

Google Pixel 11 Pro XL Tensor G6
79/100
1933536 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
71/100 -49.3%
1294871 AnTuTu

Google Pixel 11 Pro XL leads ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition by 49.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 11 Pro XL notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition (83/100 vs 68/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 11 Pro XL is a bit better (86/100 vs 80/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 11 Pro XL is a bit better (94/100 vs 86/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 11 Pro XL is a bit better (61/100 vs 56/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition notably outperforms the Google Pixel 11 Pro XL (52/100 vs 33/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Google Pixel 11 Pro XL or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?

The Google Pixel 11 Pro XL edges out the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Google Pixel 11 Pro XL and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?

The Google Pixel 11 Pro XL has a MobileRank rating of 79/100, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition — 71/100.

Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 11 Pro XL or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?

The Google Pixel 11 Pro XL leads on camera score (94/100 vs 86/100).

Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 11 Pro XL or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?

The Google Pixel 11 Pro XL leads on performance (83/100 vs 68/100).

Should you choose the Google Pixel 11 Pro XL over the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?

The Google Pixel 11 Pro XL is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.