Google Pixel 8a vs ZTE Axon 40 pro
The Google Pixel 8a (2024) 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 8a leads — 65/100 vs 58/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 40 pro has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4492); the main camera is 64 MP vs 108 MP; the Google Pixel 8a is faster in AnTuTu (1,433,693 vs 1,010,069).
Google Pixel 8a
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- Higher AnTuTu: 1433693 vs 1010069
- Better Geekbench Single: 1722 vs 1298
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4458 vs 3520
- Lighter: 188g vs 199g
- Higher performance (70/100 vs 61/100)
- Better camera (70/100 vs 44/100)
- Better portability (57/100 vs 52/100)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4492 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 64MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 39/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 82/100)
Comparing the Google Pixel 8a vs the ZTE Axon 40 pro, the Google Pixel 8a scores 7 points higher (65/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8a leads (70/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro leads (52/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 8a 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 8a notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (70/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 39/100). In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 8a is a bit better (57/100 vs 52/100).
| Specification | Google Pixel 8a | ZTE Axon 40 pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Google Tensor G3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 1433693 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1722 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4458 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4492 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 65W | |
| Wireless charging | 7W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 136 | — | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 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 | IP67 | — | |
| Dimensions | 152.1×72.7×8.9 mm | 162.9×72.9×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | — |
Google Pixel 8a
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.89
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 13MP
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Google Pixel 8a
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Google Pixel 8a
- 4492 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- Wireless: 7W
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
We compared Google Pixel 8a and ZTE Axon 40 pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Google Pixel 8a leads ZTE Axon 40 pro by 41.9% in our overall performance rating.
ZTE Axon 40 pro
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 8a 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 8a notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (70/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 39/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 8a is a bit better (57/100 vs 52/100).
Which is better: the Google Pixel 8a or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Google Pixel 8a edges out the ZTE Axon 40 pro by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Google Pixel 8a and the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Google Pixel 8a has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the ZTE Axon 40 pro — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 8a or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Google Pixel 8a leads on camera score (70/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 8a or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Google Pixel 8a leads on performance (70/100 vs 61/100).
Should you choose the Google Pixel 8a over the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Google Pixel 8a is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 40 pro is a better fit for active users.