Google Pixel 11 Pro XL vs ZTE Axon 50 Ultra

The Google Pixel 11 Pro XL (2026) runs on the Tensor G6, while the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Google Pixel 11 Pro XL leads — 79/100 vs 73/100 (a 6-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 1,420,808); the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is noticeably lighter (199g vs 226g).

The Google Pixel 11 Pro XL edges out the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra by just 6 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 50 Ultra

Performance 71
Display 89
Camera 86
Battery 56
Portability 50
Value for money —

What makes Google Pixel 11 Pro XL better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 1933536 vs 1420808
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2755 vs 1761
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 7563 vs 4688
  • Bigger battery: 5115 vs 5000 mAh

  • Higher performance (83/100 vs 71/100)
  • Better camera (94/100 vs 86/100)
  • Longer battery life (61/100 vs 56/100)

What makes ZTE Axon 50 Ultra better?

  • Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
  • 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 (50/100 vs 33/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Google Pixel 11 Pro XL vs the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, the Google Pixel 11 Pro XL scores 6 points higher (79/100 vs 73/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 11 Pro XL leads (83/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 11 Pro XL is a bit better (83/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra 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 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 50 Ultra notably outperforms the Google Pixel 11 Pro XL (50/100 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 50 Ultra: The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.

Specs comparison

Specification Google Pixel 11 Pro XL ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
Processor Tensor G6 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
AnTuTu 1933536 1420808
Geekbench Single 2755 1761
Geekbench Multi 7563 4688
Display 6.8" LTPO OLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 2992x1344 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 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 50 MP
Telephoto 48 MP 50 MP
Front camera 13 MP 32 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 17 Android 12, MyOS 12
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP54
Dimensions — 161.8×73.1×8.9 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 50 Ultra

  • Main: 64MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
86
camera

Display comparison

Google Pixel 11 Pro XL

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

ZTE Axon 50 Ultra

  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • 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 50 Ultra

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

Overall performance score

We compared Google Pixel 11 Pro XL and ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Google Pixel 11 Pro XL Tensor G6
79/100
1933536 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
73/100 -36.1%
1420808 AnTuTu

Google Pixel 11 Pro XL leads ZTE Axon 50 Ultra by 36.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 11 Pro XL is a bit better (83/100 vs 71/100).

display

In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra 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 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 50 Ultra notably outperforms the Google Pixel 11 Pro XL (50/100 vs 33/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Google Pixel 11 Pro XL or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?

The Google Pixel 11 Pro XL edges out the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra by just 6 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 50 Ultra?

The Google Pixel 11 Pro XL has a MobileRank rating of 79/100, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra — 73/100.

Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 11 Pro XL or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?

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 50 Ultra?

The Google Pixel 11 Pro XL leads on performance (83/100 vs 71/100).

Should you choose the Google Pixel 11 Pro XL over the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?

The Google Pixel 11 Pro XL is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.