Google Pixel 4 XL vs ZTE Axon 40 pro
The Google Pixel 4 XL (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855, while the ZTE Axon 40 pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 pro leads — 58/100 vs 42/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 40 pro has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3700); the main camera is 2 MP vs 108 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,010,069 vs 824,513).
Google Pixel 4 XL
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- Lighter: 193g vs 199g
- Better portability (61/100 vs 52/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1010069 vs 824513
- Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 968
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 2731
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3700 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 2MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (61/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (44/100 vs 17/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 18/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 77/100)
Comparing the Google Pixel 4 XL vs the ZTE Axon 40 pro, the ZTE Axon 40 pro scores 16 points higher (58/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro leads (44/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro leads (52/100 vs 18/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (61/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 77/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro notably outperforms the Google Pixel 4 XL (44/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 4 XL (52/100 vs 18/100). In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 4 XL is a bit better (61/100 vs 52/100).
| Specification | Google Pixel 4 XL | ZTE Axon 40 pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 824513 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 968 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2731 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.3" P-OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3040 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3700 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 65W | |
| Main camera | 2 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 16 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 160.4×75.1×8.2 mm | 162.9×72.9×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Google Pixel 4 XL
- Main: 2MP f/f/1.7
- Telephoto: 16MP
- Front: 8MP
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Google Pixel 4 XL
- 6.3" P-OLED
- Resolution: 1440x3040
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Google Pixel 4 XL
- 3700 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
We compared Google Pixel 4 XL and ZTE Axon 40 pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 40 pro leads Google Pixel 4 XL by 18.4% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (61/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 77/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro notably outperforms the Google Pixel 4 XL (44/100 vs 17/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 4 XL (52/100 vs 18/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 4 XL is a bit better (61/100 vs 52/100).
Which is better: the Google Pixel 4 XL or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The ZTE Axon 40 pro is noticeably better than the Google Pixel 4 XL — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Google Pixel 4 XL and the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Google Pixel 4 XL has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the ZTE Axon 40 pro — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 4 XL or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The ZTE Axon 40 pro leads on camera score (44/100 vs 17/100).
Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 4 XL or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The ZTE Axon 40 pro leads on performance (61/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Google Pixel 4 XL over the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Google Pixel 4 XL is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 40 pro is a better fit for active users.