Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold vs ZTE Blade X1 5G

The Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (2024) runs on the Google Tensor G4, while the ZTE Blade X1 5G (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold leads — 39/100 vs 14/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold has the bigger battery (4650 mAh vs 4000); the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold is faster in AnTuTu (1,401,321 vs 597,974); the ZTE Blade X1 5G is noticeably lighter (190g vs 257g).

The Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade X1 5G by 25 points (39/100 vs 14/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold
Performance 20
Display 100
Camera 64
Battery 29
Design 0
Value for money 0
ZTE Blade X1 5G
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 29
Battery 12
Design 62
Value for money 55
What makes Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1401321 vs 597974
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1750 vs 799
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 4516 vs 1836
  • Bigger battery: 4650 vs 4000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 21W vs 18W

  • Higher performance (20/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (64/100 vs 29/100)
  • Longer battery life (29/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
What makes ZTE Blade X1 5G better?
  • Lighter: 190g vs 257g

  • Better design/ergonomics (62/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (55/100 vs 0/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold vs the ZTE Blade X1 5G, the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold scores 25 points higher (39/100 vs 14/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold leads (20/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold leads (64/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold leads (29/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the ZTE Blade X1 5G leads (55/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold notably outperforms the ZTE Blade X1 5G (20/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade X1 5G (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade X1 5G (64/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold notably outperforms the ZTE Blade X1 5G (29/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the ZTE Blade X1 5G significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (62/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the ZTE Blade X1 5G significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (55/100 vs 0/100).

Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold: The Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold is a better fit for everyday use.
ZTE Blade X1 5G: The ZTE Blade X1 5G is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold ZTE Blade X1 5G
Processor Google Tensor G4 Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G
AnTuTu 1401321 597974
Geekbench Single 1750 799
Geekbench Multi 4516 1836
Display 8.0" AMOLED 6.5" IPS LCD
Resolution 2076x2152 1080x2340
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 4650 mAh 4000 mAh
Charging 21W 18W
Wireless charging 7W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 129
Main camera 48 MP 48 MP
Ultrawide 10 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 10 MP 0 MP
Front camera 10 MP 16 MP
RAM 16GB 6GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 128GB
OS Android 14 Android 10
Brightness (peak) 2700 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IPX8
Dimensions 155.2×150.2×5.1 mm 164.0×76.0×9.2 mm
Weight 257 g 190 g
Price $1799
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 10MP
  • Telephoto: 10MP
  • Front: 10MP
64
camera
ZTE Blade X1 5G
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
29
camera
Display comparison
Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold
  • 8.0" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2076x2152
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
ZTE Blade X1 5G
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold
  • 4650 mAh
  • Wired: 21W
  • Wireless: 7W
29
battery
ZTE Blade X1 5G
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold and ZTE Blade X1 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold Google Tensor G4
39/100
1401321 AnTuTu
ZTE Blade X1 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G
14/100 -134.3%
597974 AnTuTu

Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold leads ZTE Blade X1 5G by 134.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold
$1799
ZTE Blade X1 5G
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold notably outperforms the ZTE Blade X1 5G (20/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade X1 5G (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade X1 5G (64/100 vs 29/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold notably outperforms the ZTE Blade X1 5G (29/100 vs 12/100).

design

In the "design" category, the ZTE Blade X1 5G significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (62/100 vs 0/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the ZTE Blade X1 5G significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold (55/100 vs 0/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold or the ZTE Blade X1 5G?

The Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade X1 5G by 25 points (39/100 vs 14/100).

What is the rating of the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold and the ZTE Blade X1 5G?

The Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the ZTE Blade X1 5G — 14/100.

Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold or the ZTE Blade X1 5G?

The Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold leads on camera score (64/100 vs 29/100).

Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold or the ZTE Blade X1 5G?

The Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold leads on performance (20/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold over the ZTE Blade X1 5G?

The Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Blade X1 5G is a better fit for everyday use.