Google Pixel 4 vs ZTE Axon 40
The Google Pixel 4 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855, while the ZTE Axon 40 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 leads — 58/100 vs 41/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 40 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 2800); the main camera is 2 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 is faster in AnTuTu (1,010,069 vs 862,803); the Google Pixel 4 is noticeably lighter (162g vs 200g).
Google Pixel 4
ZTE Axon 40
- Lighter: 162g vs 200g
- Better portability (79/100 vs 53/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1010069 vs 862803
- Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 968
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 2731
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 2800 mAh
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 2MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (61/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (51/100 vs 17/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (73/100 vs 71/100)
Comparing the Google Pixel 4 vs the ZTE Axon 40, the ZTE Axon 40 scores 17 points higher (58/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 leads (51/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 leads (52/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (61/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 and the Google Pixel 4 are nearly equal (73/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 4 (51/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 4 (52/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 4 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (79/100 vs 53/100).
| Specification | Google Pixel 4 | ZTE Axon 40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | |
| AnTuTu | 862803 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 968 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2731 | 3520 | |
| Display | 5.7" P-OLED | 6.7" | |
| Resolution | 1080x2280 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 2800 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | — | |
| Main camera | 2 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 16 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | — | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 147.1×68.8×8.2 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 162 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Google Pixel 4
- Main: 2MP f/f/1.7
- Telephoto: 16MP
- Front: 8MP
ZTE Axon 40
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Google Pixel 4
- 5.7" P-OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2280
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
ZTE Axon 40
- 6.7"
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Google Pixel 4
- 2800 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
ZTE Axon 40
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Google Pixel 4 and ZTE Axon 40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 40 leads Google Pixel 4 by 14.6% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (61/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 and the Google Pixel 4 are nearly equal (73/100 vs 71/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 4 (51/100 vs 17/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 4 (52/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 4 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (79/100 vs 53/100).
Which is better: the Google Pixel 4 or the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 is noticeably better than the Google Pixel 4 — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Google Pixel 4 and the ZTE Axon 40?
The Google Pixel 4 has a MobileRank rating of 41/100, the ZTE Axon 40 — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 4 or the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 leads on camera score (51/100 vs 17/100).
Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 4 or the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 leads on performance (61/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Google Pixel 4 over the ZTE Axon 40?
The Google Pixel 4 is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for active users.