Google Pixel 4a 5G vs ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
The Google Pixel 4a 5G (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G, while the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads — 71/100 vs 40/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3885); the main camera is 2 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,290,942 vs 597,974); the Google Pixel 4a 5G is noticeably lighter (168g vs 204g).
Google Pixel 4a 5G
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- Lighter: 168g vs 204g
- Better display (84/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (76/100 vs 52/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1290942 vs 597974
- Better Geekbench Single: 1675 vs 799
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4453 vs 1836
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3885 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 2MP
- Higher performance (69/100 vs 44/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 17/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 19/100)
Comparing the Google Pixel 4a 5G vs the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra scores 31 points higher (71/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads (69/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads (52/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra notably outperforms the Google Pixel 4a 5G (69/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 4a 5G and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 4a 5G (86/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 4a 5G (52/100 vs 19/100). In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 4a 5G notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (76/100 vs 52/100).
| Specification | Google Pixel 4a 5G | ZTE Axon 40 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 597974 | 1290942 | |
| Geekbench Single | 799 | 1675 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1836 | 4453 | |
| Display | 6.2" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1116x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3885 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 65W | |
| Main camera | 2 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 16 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 153.9×74.0×8.2 mm | 163.3×73.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 168 g | 204 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Google Pixel 4a 5G
- Main: 2MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Front: 8MP
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Google Pixel 4a 5G
- 6.2" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Google Pixel 4a 5G
- 3885 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
We compared Google Pixel 4a 5G and ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads Google Pixel 4a 5G by 53.7% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra notably outperforms the Google Pixel 4a 5G (69/100 vs 44/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 4a 5G and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra are nearly equal (84/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 4a 5G (86/100 vs 17/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 4a 5G (52/100 vs 19/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 4a 5G notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (76/100 vs 52/100).
Which is better: the Google Pixel 4a 5G or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 4a 5G by 31 points (71/100 vs 40/100).
What is the rating of the Google Pixel 4a 5G and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The Google Pixel 4a 5G has a MobileRank rating of 40/100, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 4a 5G or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 17/100).
Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 4a 5G or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads on performance (69/100 vs 44/100).
Should you choose the Google Pixel 4a 5G over the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The Google Pixel 4a 5G is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.