Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold vs ZTE Axon 40

The Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (2024) runs on the Google Tensor G4, while the ZTE Axon 40 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870. By overall MobileRank rating, the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold leads — 64/100 vs 58/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 40 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4650); the main camera is 48 MP vs 64 MP; the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold is faster in AnTuTu (1,401,321 vs 1,010,069); the ZTE Axon 40 is noticeably lighter (200g vs 257g).

The Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold edges out the ZTE Axon 40 by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold
Performance 70
Display 78
Camera 64
Battery 42
Portability 52
Value for money 32
ZTE Axon 40
Performance 61
Display 73
Camera 51
Battery 52
Portability 53
Value for money
What makes Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1401321 vs 1010069
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1750 vs 1298
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 4516 vs 3520

  • Higher performance (70/100 vs 61/100)
  • Better camera (64/100 vs 51/100)
  • Better display (78/100 vs 73/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4650 mAh
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP
  • Lighter: 200g vs 257g

  • Longer battery life (52/100 vs 42/100)
  • Better portability (53/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold vs the ZTE Axon 40, the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold scores 6 points higher (64/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold leads (64/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 leads (52/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold is a bit better (70/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold is a bit better (78/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold is a bit better (64/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (52/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 and the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold are nearly equal (53/100 vs 52/100).

Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold: The Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold is a better fit for active users.
ZTE Axon 40: The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold ZTE Axon 40
Processor Google Tensor G4 Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
AnTuTu 1401321 1010069
Geekbench Single 1750 1298
Geekbench Multi 4516 3520
Display 8.0" AMOLED 6.7"
Resolution 2076x2152 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4650 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 21W
Wireless charging 7W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 129
Main camera 48 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 10 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 10 MP 0 MP
Front camera 10 MP 44 MP
RAM 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 128GB
OS Android 14 Android 12 Snow Cone
Brightness (peak) 2700 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IPX8
Dimensions 155.2×150.2×5.1 mm 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm
Weight 257 g 200 g
Price $1896
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 10MP
  • Telephoto: 10MP
  • Front: 10MP
64
camera
ZTE Axon 40
  • Main: 64MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 44MP
51
camera
Display comparison
Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold
  • 8.0" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2076x2152
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
78
display
ZTE Axon 40
  • 6.7"
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
73
display
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold
  • 4650 mAh
  • Wired: 21W
  • Wireless: 7W
42
battery
ZTE Axon 40
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold and ZTE Axon 40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Google Tensor G4
64/100
1401321 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 40 Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
58/100 -38.7%
1010069 AnTuTu

Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold leads ZTE Axon 40 by 38.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold
$1896
ZTE Axon 40
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold is a bit better (70/100 vs 61/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold is a bit better (78/100 vs 73/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold is a bit better (64/100 vs 51/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (52/100 vs 42/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 and the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold are nearly equal (53/100 vs 52/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold or the ZTE Axon 40?

The Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold edges out the ZTE Axon 40 by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold and the ZTE Axon 40?

The Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the ZTE Axon 40 — 58/100.

Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold or the ZTE Axon 40?

The Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold leads on camera score (64/100 vs 51/100).

Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold or the ZTE Axon 40?

The Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold leads on performance (70/100 vs 61/100).

Should you choose the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold over the ZTE Axon 40?

The Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for active users.