Google Pixel 8 vs ZTE Axon 40
The Google Pixel 8 (2023) runs on the Google Tensor G3, while the ZTE Axon 40 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870. By overall MobileRank rating, the Google Pixel 8 leads — 68/100 vs 58/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 40 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 1,010,069).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 8
ZTE Axon 40
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 200g
- Higher performance (70/100 vs 61/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 73/100)
- Better portability (57/100 vs 53/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4575 mAh
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Google Pixel 8 vs the ZTE Axon 40, 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 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 8 is a bit better (70/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 8 is a bit better (82/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (79/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (52/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 8 and the ZTE Axon 40 are nearly equal (57/100 vs 53/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Google Pixel 8 | ZTE Axon 40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Google Tensor G3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | |
| AnTuTu | 1443431 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1722 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4458 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.2" OLED | 6.7" | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4575 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 27W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 18W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 148 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | — | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 150.5×70.8×8.9 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 187 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | $699 | — |
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 8
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
ZTE Axon 40
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Display comparison
Google Pixel 8
- 6.2" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40
- 6.7"
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 8
- 4575 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- Wireless: 18W
ZTE Axon 40
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Google Pixel 8 and ZTE Axon 40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Google Pixel 8 leads ZTE Axon 40 by 42.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 40
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 8 is a bit better (70/100 vs 61/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 8 is a bit better (82/100 vs 73/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (79/100 vs 51/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (52/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 8 and the ZTE Axon 40 are nearly equal (57/100 vs 53/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Google Pixel 8 or the ZTE Axon 40?
The Google Pixel 8 is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 40 — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Google Pixel 8 and the ZTE Axon 40?
The Google Pixel 8 has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the ZTE Axon 40 — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 8 or the ZTE Axon 40?
The Google Pixel 8 leads on camera score (79/100 vs 51/100).
Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 8 or the ZTE Axon 40?
The Google Pixel 8 leads on performance (70/100 vs 61/100).
Should you choose the Google Pixel 8 over the ZTE Axon 40?
The Google Pixel 8 is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for active users.