Google Pixel 8 vs ZTE Axon 40 pro

The Google Pixel 8 (2023) runs on the Google Tensor G3, while the ZTE Axon 40 pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Google Pixel 8 leads — 68/100 vs 58/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 40 pro has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4575); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Google Pixel 8 is faster in AnTuTu (1,443,431 vs 1,010,069).

The Google Pixel 8 is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 40 pro — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 8
Performance 70
Display 82
Camera 79
Battery 44
Portability 57
Value for money 48
ZTE Axon 40 pro
Performance 61
Display 89
Camera 44
Battery 52
Portability 52
Value for money
What makes Google Pixel 8 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1443431 vs 1010069
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1722 vs 1298
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 4458 vs 3520
  • Lighter: 187g vs 199g

  • Higher performance (70/100 vs 61/100)
  • Better camera (79/100 vs 44/100)
  • Better portability (57/100 vs 52/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4575 mAh
  • Faster charging: 65W vs 27W
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Longer battery life (52/100 vs 44/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 82/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Google Pixel 8 vs the ZTE Axon 40 pro, the Google Pixel 8 scores 10 points higher (68/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8 leads (79/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 8 is a bit better (70/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (79/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 8 is a bit better (57/100 vs 52/100).

Google Pixel 8: The Google Pixel 8 is a better fit for active users.
ZTE Axon 40 pro: The ZTE Axon 40 pro is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Google Pixel 8 ZTE Axon 40 pro
Processor Google Tensor G3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
AnTuTu 1443431 1010069
Geekbench Single 1722 1298
Geekbench Multi 4458 3520
Display 6.2" OLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 4575 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 27W 65W
Wireless charging 18W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 148
Main camera 50 MP 108 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 8 MP
Front camera 10 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB / 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 14 Android 12, MyOS 12
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits 1000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 150.5×70.8×8.9 mm 162.9×72.9×8.7 mm
Weight 187 g 199 g
Launch price $699
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 8
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Front: 10MP
79
camera
ZTE Axon 40 pro
  • Main: 108MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
44
camera
Display comparison
Google Pixel 8
  • 6.2" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
82
display
ZTE Axon 40 pro
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
89
display
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 8
  • 4575 mAh
  • Wired: 27W
  • Wireless: 18W
44
battery
ZTE Axon 40 pro
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Google Pixel 8 and ZTE Axon 40 pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Google Pixel 8 Google Tensor G3
68/100
1443431 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 40 pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
58/100 -42.9%
1010069 AnTuTu

Google Pixel 8 leads ZTE Axon 40 pro by 42.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Google Pixel 8
$699
ZTE Axon 40 pro
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 8 is a bit better (70/100 vs 61/100).

display

In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 82/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (79/100 vs 44/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 44/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 8 is a bit better (57/100 vs 52/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Google Pixel 8 or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?

The Google Pixel 8 is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 40 pro — the overall rating gap is 10 points.

What is the rating of the Google Pixel 8 and the ZTE Axon 40 pro?

The Google Pixel 8 has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the ZTE Axon 40 pro — 58/100.

Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 8 or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?

The Google Pixel 8 leads on camera score (79/100 vs 44/100).

Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 8 or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?

The Google Pixel 8 leads on performance (70/100 vs 61/100).

Should you choose the Google Pixel 8 over the ZTE Axon 40 pro?

The Google Pixel 8 is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 40 pro is a better fit for active users.