Google Pixel 11 Pro XL vs ZTE Axon 41 5G

The Google Pixel 11 Pro XL (2026) runs on the Tensor G6, while the ZTE Axon 41 5G (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870. By overall MobileRank rating, the Google Pixel 11 Pro XL leads — 79/100 vs 56/100 (a 23-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 1,010,069); the ZTE Axon 41 5G is noticeably lighter (203g vs 226g).

The Google Pixel 11 Pro XL significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 5G by 23 points (79/100 vs 56/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Google Pixel 11 Pro XL

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

ZTE Axon 41 5G

Performance 61
Display 67
Camera 51
Battery 52
Portability 41
Value for money —

What makes Google Pixel 11 Pro XL better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 1933536 vs 1010069
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2755 vs 1298
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 7563 vs 3520
  • Bigger battery: 5115 vs 5000 mAh
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (83/100 vs 61/100)
  • Better camera (94/100 vs 51/100)
  • Longer battery life (61/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better display (86/100 vs 67/100)

What makes ZTE Axon 41 5G better?

  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 203g vs 226g

  • Better portability (41/100 vs 33/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Google Pixel 11 Pro XL vs the ZTE Axon 41 5G, the Google Pixel 11 Pro XL scores 23 points higher (79/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 11 Pro XL leads (83/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 11 Pro XL leads (94/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 11 Pro XL notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 5G (83/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 11 Pro XL notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 5G (86/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 11 Pro XL significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 5G (94/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 11 Pro XL is a bit better (61/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 41 5G is a bit better (41/100 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 41 5G: The ZTE Axon 41 5G is a better fit for active users.

Specs comparison

Specification Google Pixel 11 Pro XL ZTE Axon 41 5G
Processor Tensor G6 Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
AnTuTu 1933536 1010069
Geekbench Single 2755 1298
Geekbench Multi 7563 3520
Display 6.8" LTPO OLED 6.7" Amoled
Resolution 2992x1344 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 5115 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 45W —
Wireless charging 25W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 168 —
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 11 Red Velvet Cake
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 —
Dimensions — 163.9×76.2×9.5 mm
Weight 226 g 203 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 41 5G

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

Display comparison

Google Pixel 11 Pro XL

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

ZTE Axon 41 5G

  • 6.7" Amoled
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
67
display

Battery and charging

Google Pixel 11 Pro XL

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

ZTE Axon 41 5G

  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
52
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Google Pixel 11 Pro XL and ZTE Axon 41 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Google Pixel 11 Pro XL Tensor G6
79/100
1933536 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 41 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
56/100 -91.4%
1010069 AnTuTu

Google Pixel 11 Pro XL leads ZTE Axon 41 5G by 91.4% 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 41 5G (83/100 vs 61/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 11 Pro XL notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 5G (86/100 vs 67/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 11 Pro XL significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 5G (94/100 vs 51/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 11 Pro XL is a bit better (61/100 vs 52/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 41 5G is a bit better (41/100 vs 33/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Google Pixel 11 Pro XL or the ZTE Axon 41 5G?

The Google Pixel 11 Pro XL significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 5G by 23 points (79/100 vs 56/100).

What is the rating of the Google Pixel 11 Pro XL and the ZTE Axon 41 5G?

The Google Pixel 11 Pro XL has a MobileRank rating of 79/100, the ZTE Axon 41 5G — 56/100.

Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 11 Pro XL or the ZTE Axon 41 5G?

The Google Pixel 11 Pro XL leads on camera score (94/100 vs 51/100).

Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 11 Pro XL or the ZTE Axon 41 5G?

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

Should you choose the Google Pixel 11 Pro XL over the ZTE Axon 41 5G?

The Google Pixel 11 Pro XL is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The ZTE Axon 41 5G is a better fit for active users.