Google Pixel 4a 5G vs ZTE Axon 40
The Google Pixel 4a 5G (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G, while the ZTE Axon 40 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 leads — 58/100 vs 40/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 40 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3885); the main camera is 2 MP vs 64 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 is faster in AnTuTu (1,010,069 vs 597,974); the Google Pixel 4a 5G is noticeably lighter (168g vs 200g).
Google Pixel 4a 5G
ZTE Axon 40
- Lighter: 168g vs 200g
- Better display (84/100 vs 73/100)
- Better portability (76/100 vs 53/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1010069 vs 597974
- Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 799
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 1836
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3885 mAh
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 2MP
- Higher performance (61/100 vs 44/100)
- Better camera (51/100 vs 17/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 19/100)
Comparing the Google Pixel 4a 5G vs the ZTE Axon 40, the ZTE Axon 40 scores 18 points higher (58/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 leads (61/100 vs 44/100). 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 19/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 4a 5G (61/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 4a 5G is a bit better (84/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 4a 5G (51/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 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 (76/100 vs 53/100).
| Specification | Google Pixel 4a 5G | ZTE Axon 40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | |
| AnTuTu | 597974 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 799 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1836 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.2" OLED | 6.7" | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3885 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | — | |
| Main camera | 2 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | — | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 153.9×74.0×8.2 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 168 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Google Pixel 4a 5G
- Main: 2MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Front: 8MP
ZTE Axon 40
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Google Pixel 4a 5G
- 6.2" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
ZTE Axon 40
- 6.7"
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Google Pixel 4a 5G
- 3885 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
We compared Google Pixel 4a 5G and ZTE Axon 40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 40 leads Google Pixel 4a 5G by 40.8% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 4a 5G (61/100 vs 44/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 4a 5G is a bit better (84/100 vs 73/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 4a 5G (51/100 vs 17/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 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 (76/100 vs 53/100).
Which is better: the Google Pixel 4a 5G or the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 is noticeably better than the Google Pixel 4a 5G — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Google Pixel 4a 5G and the ZTE Axon 40?
The Google Pixel 4a 5G has a MobileRank rating of 40/100, the ZTE Axon 40 — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 4a 5G 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 4a 5G or the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 leads on performance (61/100 vs 44/100).
Should you choose the Google Pixel 4a 5G over the ZTE Axon 40?
The Google Pixel 4a 5G is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for active users.