Google Pixel 9 Pro vs ZTE Axon 30S

The Google Pixel 9 Pro (2024) runs on the Google Tensor G4, while the ZTE Axon 30S (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Google Pixel 9 Pro leads — 72/100 vs 54/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Google Pixel 9 Pro has the bigger battery (4700 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Google Pixel 9 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,499,601 vs 1,010,069).

The Google Pixel 9 Pro is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 30S — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 9 Pro
Performance 73
Display 88
Camera 80
Battery 50
Portability 54
Value for money 56
ZTE Axon 30S
Performance 61
Display 79
Camera 43
Battery 33
Portability 67
Value for money
What makes Google Pixel 9 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1499601 vs 1010069
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1880 vs 1298
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 5100 vs 3520
  • Bigger battery: 4700 vs 4200 mAh

  • Higher performance (73/100 vs 61/100)
  • Better camera (80/100 vs 43/100)
  • Longer battery life (50/100 vs 33/100)
  • Better display (88/100 vs 79/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 30S better?
  • Faster charging: 55W vs 37W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 189g vs 199g

  • Better portability (67/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Google Pixel 9 Pro vs the ZTE Axon 30S, the Google Pixel 9 Pro scores 18 points higher (72/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro leads (73/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro leads (80/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro leads (50/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro is a bit better (73/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro is a bit better (88/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (80/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (50/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (67/100 vs 54/100).

Google Pixel 9 Pro: The Google Pixel 9 Pro is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.
ZTE Axon 30S: The ZTE Axon 30S is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Google Pixel 9 Pro ZTE Axon 30S
Processor Google Tensor G4 Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
AnTuTu 1499601 1010069
Geekbench Single 1880 1298
Geekbench Multi 5100 3520
Display 6.3" Super Actua LTPO OLED 6.9" AMOLED
Resolution 2856x1280 1080x2460
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4700 mAh 4200 mAh
Charging 37W 55W
Wireless charging 23W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 48 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 48 MP 0 MP
Front camera 42 MP 16 MP
RAM 16GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 14 Android 12, MyOS 12
Brightness (peak) 3000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 152.8×72.0×8.5 mm 170.2×77.8×7.8 mm
Weight 199 g 189 g
Price $999
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 9 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.68
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Telephoto: 48MP
  • Front: 42MP
80
camera
ZTE Axon 30S
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
43
camera
Display comparison
Google Pixel 9 Pro
  • 6.3" Super Actua LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 2856x1280
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
88
display
ZTE Axon 30S
  • 6.9" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2460
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 9 Pro
  • 4700 mAh
  • Wired: 37W
  • Wireless: 23W
50
battery
ZTE Axon 30S
  • 4200 mAh
  • Wired: 55W
  • No wireless charging
33
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Google Pixel 9 Pro and ZTE Axon 30S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Google Pixel 9 Pro Google Tensor G4
72/100
1499601 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 30S Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
54/100 -48.5%
1010069 AnTuTu

Google Pixel 9 Pro leads ZTE Axon 30S by 48.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Google Pixel 9 Pro
$999
ZTE Axon 30S
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro is a bit better (73/100 vs 61/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro is a bit better (88/100 vs 79/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (80/100 vs 43/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (50/100 vs 33/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (67/100 vs 54/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Google Pixel 9 Pro or the ZTE Axon 30S?

The Google Pixel 9 Pro is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 30S — the overall rating gap is 18 points.

What is the rating of the Google Pixel 9 Pro and the ZTE Axon 30S?

The Google Pixel 9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the ZTE Axon 30S — 54/100.

Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 9 Pro or the ZTE Axon 30S?

The Google Pixel 9 Pro leads on camera score (80/100 vs 43/100).

Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 9 Pro or the ZTE Axon 30S?

The Google Pixel 9 Pro leads on performance (73/100 vs 61/100).

Should you choose the Google Pixel 9 Pro over the ZTE Axon 30S?

The Google Pixel 9 Pro is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The ZTE Axon 30S is a better fit for active users.