Google Pixel 11 Pro XL vs ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G

The Google Pixel 11 Pro XL (2026) runs on the Tensor G6, while the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Google Pixel 11 Pro XL leads — 79/100 vs 67/100 (a 12-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 41 Ultra 5G is noticeably lighter (199g vs 226g).

The Google Pixel 11 Pro XL is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G — the overall rating gap is 12 points.

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 Ultra 5G

Performance 68
Display 89
Camera 67
Battery 52
Portability 54
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 67/100)
  • Longer battery life (61/100 vs 52/100)

What makes ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G better?

  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 199g vs 226g

  • Better display (89/100 vs 86/100)
  • Better portability (54/100 vs 33/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Google Pixel 11 Pro XL vs the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G, the Google Pixel 11 Pro XL scores 12 points higher (79/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 11 Pro XL leads (83/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 11 Pro XL leads (94/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 11 Pro XL notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G (83/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G and the Google Pixel 11 Pro XL are nearly equal (89/100 vs 86/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 11 Pro XL notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G (94/100 vs 67/100). 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 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Google Pixel 11 Pro XL (54/100 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 Ultra 5G: The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G is a better fit for active users.

Specs comparison

Specification Google Pixel 11 Pro XL ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
Processor Tensor G6 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen1
AnTuTu 1933536 1294871
Geekbench Single 2755 1662
Geekbench Multi 7563 4188
Display 6.8" LTPO OLED 6.7" Oled
Resolution 2992x1344 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 5115 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 45W —
Wireless charging 25W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 168 —
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 48 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 48 MP 8 MP
Front camera 13 MP —
RAM 12GB / 16GB —
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB
OS Android 17 Android 12 Snow Cone
Brightness (peak) — 1000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 —
Dimensions — 161.9×72.9×8.5 mm
Weight 226 g 199 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 Ultra 5G

  • Main: 64MP
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: —
67
camera

Display comparison

Google Pixel 11 Pro XL

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

ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G

  • 6.7" Oled
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
89
display

Battery and charging

Google Pixel 11 Pro XL

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

ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G

  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
52
battery

Overall performance score

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

Google Pixel 11 Pro XL Tensor G6
79/100
1933536 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen1
67/100 -49.3%
1294871 AnTuTu

Google Pixel 11 Pro XL leads ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G 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 41 Ultra 5G (83/100 vs 68/100).

display

In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G and the Google Pixel 11 Pro XL are nearly equal (89/100 vs 86/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 11 Pro XL notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G (94/100 vs 67/100).

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 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Google Pixel 11 Pro XL (54/100 vs 33/100).

Frequently asked questions

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

The Google Pixel 11 Pro XL is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G — the overall rating gap is 12 points.

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

The Google Pixel 11 Pro XL has a MobileRank rating of 79/100, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G — 67/100.

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

The Google Pixel 11 Pro XL leads on camera score (94/100 vs 67/100).

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

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 41 Ultra 5G?

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