Google Pixel 5 vs ZTE Axon 40 pro

The Google Pixel 5 (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G, 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 48/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 40 pro has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4080); the main camera is 2 MP vs 108 MP; the ZTE Axon 40 pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,010,069 vs 597,974); the Google Pixel 5 is noticeably lighter (151g vs 199g).

The ZTE Axon 40 pro is noticeably better than the Google Pixel 5 — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 5
Performance 44
Display 70
Camera 49
Battery 31
Portability 84
Value for money
ZTE Axon 40 pro
Performance 61
Display 89
Camera 44
Battery 52
Portability 52
Value for money
What makes Google Pixel 5 better?
  • Lighter: 151g vs 199g

  • Better camera (49/100 vs 44/100)
  • Better portability (84/100 vs 52/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1010069 vs 597974
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1298 vs 799
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 1836
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4080 mAh
  • Faster charging: 65W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 2MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (61/100 vs 44/100)
  • Longer battery life (52/100 vs 31/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 70/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Google Pixel 5 vs the ZTE Axon 40 pro, the ZTE Axon 40 pro scores 10 points higher (58/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro leads (61/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro leads (52/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro notably outperforms the Google Pixel 5 (61/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro notably outperforms the Google Pixel 5 (89/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 5 is a bit better (49/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro notably outperforms the Google Pixel 5 (52/100 vs 31/100). In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 5 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (84/100 vs 52/100).

Google Pixel 5: The Google Pixel 5 is a better fit for everyday use.
ZTE Axon 40 pro: The ZTE Axon 40 pro is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Google Pixel 5 ZTE Axon 40 pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
AnTuTu 597974 1010069
Geekbench Single 799 1298
Geekbench Multi 1836 3520
Display 6.0" OLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2340 1080x2400
Refresh rate 90 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 4080 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 18W 65W
Wireless charging 12W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 109
Main camera 2 MP 108 MP
Ultrawide 16 MP 8 MP
Front camera 8 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 128GB 128GB / 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 11 Android 12, MyOS 12
Brightness (peak) 1000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 144.7×70.4×8.0 mm 162.9×72.9×8.7 mm
Weight 151 g 199 g
Launch price
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 5
  • Main: 2MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 16MP
  • Front: 8MP
49
camera
ZTE Axon 40 pro
  • Main: 108MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
44
camera
Display comparison
Google Pixel 5
  • 6.0" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
70
display
ZTE Axon 40 pro
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
89
display
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 5
  • 4080 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • Wireless: 12W
31
battery
ZTE Axon 40 pro
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Google Pixel 5 and ZTE Axon 40 pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Google Pixel 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G
48/100
597974 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 40 pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
58/100 +40.8%
1010069 AnTuTu

ZTE Axon 40 pro leads Google Pixel 5 by 40.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro notably outperforms the Google Pixel 5 (61/100 vs 44/100).

display

In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro notably outperforms the Google Pixel 5 (89/100 vs 70/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 5 is a bit better (49/100 vs 44/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro notably outperforms the Google Pixel 5 (52/100 vs 31/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 5 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (84/100 vs 52/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Google Pixel 5 or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?

The ZTE Axon 40 pro is noticeably better than the Google Pixel 5 — the overall rating gap is 10 points.

What is the rating of the Google Pixel 5 and the ZTE Axon 40 pro?

The Google Pixel 5 has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the ZTE Axon 40 pro — 58/100.

Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 5 or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?

The Google Pixel 5 leads on camera score (49/100 vs 44/100).

Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 5 or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?

The ZTE Axon 40 pro leads on performance (61/100 vs 44/100).

Should you choose the Google Pixel 5 over the ZTE Axon 40 pro?

The Google Pixel 5 is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 40 pro is a better fit for active users.