Google Pixel 8 vs ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
The Google Pixel 8 (2023) runs on the Google Tensor G3, 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 68/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra 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).
Google Pixel 8
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 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)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4575 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 27W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (86/100 vs 79/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 44/100)
Comparing the Google Pixel 8 vs the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra scores 3 points higher (71/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 8 and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra are nearly equal (70/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 8 and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra are nearly equal (82/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a bit better (86/100 vs 79/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra 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).
| Specification | Google Pixel 8 | ZTE Axon 40 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 65W | |
| 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 | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 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 | — |
Google Pixel 8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Google Pixel 8
- 6.2" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Google Pixel 8
- 4575 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- Wireless: 18W
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
We compared Google Pixel 8 and ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Google Pixel 8 leads ZTE Axon 40 Ultra by 11.8% in our overall performance rating.
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 8 and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra are nearly equal (70/100 vs 69/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 8 and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra are nearly equal (82/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a bit better (86/100 vs 79/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra 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).
Which is better: the Google Pixel 8 or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra 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?
The Google Pixel 8 has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 8 or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 79/100).
Should you choose the Google Pixel 8 over the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The Google Pixel 8 is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.