Google Pixel 8 vs ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition

The Google Pixel 8 (2023) runs on the Google Tensor G3, while the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads — 71/100 vs 68/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4575); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Google Pixel 8 is faster in AnTuTu (1,443,431 vs 1,290,942); the Google Pixel 8 is noticeably lighter (187g vs 204g).

The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition edges out the Google Pixel 8 by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 8
Performance 70
Display 82
Camera 79
Battery 44
Portability 57
Value for money 48
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
Performance 69
Display 80
Camera 86
Battery 56
Portability 52
Value for money
What makes Google Pixel 8 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1443431 vs 1290942
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1722 vs 1675
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 4458 vs 4453
  • Lighter: 187g vs 204g

  • Higher performance (70/100 vs 69/100)
  • Better display (82/100 vs 80/100)
  • Better portability (57/100 vs 52/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4575 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 27W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP

  • Better camera (86/100 vs 79/100)
  • Longer battery life (56/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Google Pixel 8 vs the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition scores 3 points higher (71/100 vs 68/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads (56/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 8 and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition are nearly equal (70/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 8 and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition are nearly equal (82/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is a bit better (86/100 vs 79/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is a bit better (56/100 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 Ultra Space Edition: The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.
Specs comparison
Specification Google Pixel 8 ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
Processor Google Tensor G3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
AnTuTu 1443431 1290942
Geekbench Single 1722 1675
Geekbench Multi 4458 4453
Display 6.2" OLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1116x2480
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4575 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 27W 80W
Wireless charging 18W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 148
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 64 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 64 MP
Front camera 10 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB 12GB / 18GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 14 Android 12, MyOS 12
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits 1500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 150.5×70.8×8.9 mm 163.3×73.6×8.4 mm
Weight 187 g 204 g
Price $699
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 8
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Front: 10MP
79
camera
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 64MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
86
camera
Display comparison
Google Pixel 8
  • 6.2" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
82
display
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1116x2480
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 8
  • 4575 mAh
  • Wired: 27W
  • Wireless: 18W
44
battery
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
56
battery
Overall performance score

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

Google Pixel 8 Google Tensor G3
68/100
1443431 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
71/100 -11.8%
1290942 AnTuTu

Google Pixel 8 leads ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition by 11.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Google Pixel 8
$699
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 8 and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition are nearly equal (70/100 vs 69/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 8 and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition are nearly equal (82/100 vs 80/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is a bit better (86/100 vs 79/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is a bit better (56/100 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 Ultra Space Edition?

The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition edges out the Google Pixel 8 by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Google Pixel 8 and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?

The Google Pixel 8 has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition — 71/100.

Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 8 or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?

The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads on camera score (86/100 vs 79/100).

Should you choose the Google Pixel 8 over the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?

The Google Pixel 8 is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.