Google Pixel 7a vs ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
The Google Pixel 7a (2023) runs on the Google Tensor G2, 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 60/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4385); the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,290,942 vs 1,194,673).
Google Pixel 7a
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- Lighter: 193g vs 204g
- Overall rating 60/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 1290942 vs 1194673
- Better Geekbench Single: 1675 vs 1459
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4453 vs 3451
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4385 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (69/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 67/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 37/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 70/100)
Comparing the Google Pixel 7a vs the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra scores 11 points higher (71/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads (52/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a bit better (69/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a bit better (80/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra notably outperforms the Google Pixel 7a (86/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra notably outperforms the Google Pixel 7a (52/100 vs 37/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 52/100.
| Specification | Google Pixel 7a | ZTE Axon 40 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Google Tensor G2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 1194673 | 1290942 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1459 | 1675 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3451 | 4453 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1116x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4385 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 65W | |
| Wireless charging | 7W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 133 | — | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 15, up to 3 major Android upgrades | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP67 | — | |
| Dimensions | 152.0×72.9×9.0 mm | 163.3×73.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 204 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Google Pixel 7a
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 13MP
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Google Pixel 7a
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Google Pixel 7a
- 4385 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- Wireless: 7W
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
We compared Google Pixel 7a and ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads Google Pixel 7a by 7.5% in our overall performance rating.
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a bit better (69/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a bit better (80/100 vs 70/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra notably outperforms the Google Pixel 7a (86/100 vs 67/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra notably outperforms the Google Pixel 7a (52/100 vs 37/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 52/100.
Which is better: the Google Pixel 7a or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is noticeably better than the Google Pixel 7a — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
What is the rating of the Google Pixel 7a and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The Google Pixel 7a has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 7a or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 67/100).
Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 7a or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads on performance (69/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Google Pixel 7a over the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The Google Pixel 7a is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.