Google Pixel 9 Pro vs ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G

The Google Pixel 9 Pro (2024) runs on the Google Tensor G4, while the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the Google Pixel 9 Pro leads — 72/100 vs 65/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Google Pixel 9 Pro has the bigger battery (4700 mAh vs 4600); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Google Pixel 9 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,499,601 vs 1,119,714).

The Google Pixel 9 Pro edges out the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 9 Pro
Performance 73
Display 88
Camera 80
Battery 50
Portability 54
Value for money 56
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
Performance 63
Display 89
Camera 71
Battery 41
Portability 67
Value for money
What makes Google Pixel 9 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1499601 vs 1119714
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1880 vs 1488
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 5100 vs 3373
  • Bigger battery: 4700 vs 4600 mAh

  • Higher performance (73/100 vs 63/100)
  • Better camera (80/100 vs 71/100)
  • Longer battery life (50/100 vs 41/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 188g vs 199g

  • Better display (89/100 vs 88/100)
  • Better portability (67/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Google Pixel 9 Pro vs the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, the Google Pixel 9 Pro scores 7 points higher (72/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro leads (73/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro is a bit better (73/100 vs 63/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G and the Google Pixel 9 Pro are nearly equal (89/100 vs 88/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro is a bit better (80/100 vs 71/100). In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro is a bit better (50/100 vs 41/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G 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 31 Ultra 5G: The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Google Pixel 9 Pro ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
Processor Google Tensor G4 Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
AnTuTu 1499601 1119714
Geekbench Single 1880 1488
Geekbench Multi 5100 3373
Display 6.3" Super Actua LTPO OLED 6.7" Super Amoled
Resolution 2856x1280 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 4700 mAh 4600 mAh
Charging 37W
Wireless charging 23W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 48 MP 64 MP
Telephoto 48 MP 8 MP
Front camera 42 MP 44 MP
RAM 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 512GB
OS Android 14 Android 11 Red Velvet Cake
Brightness (peak) 3000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 152.8×72.0×8.5 mm 161.5×73.0×8.0 mm
Weight 199 g 188 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 31 Ultra 5G
  • Main: 64MP
  • Ultrawide: 64MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 44MP
71
camera
Display comparison
Google Pixel 9 Pro
  • 6.3" Super Actua LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 2856x1280
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
88
display
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
  • 6.7" Super Amoled
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
89
display
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 9 Pro
  • 4700 mAh
  • Wired: 37W
  • Wireless: 23W
50
battery
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
  • 4600 mAh
  • No wireless charging
41
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Google Pixel 9 Pro and ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Google Pixel 9 Pro Google Tensor G4
72/100
1499601 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
65/100 -33.9%
1119714 AnTuTu

Google Pixel 9 Pro leads ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G by 33.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Google Pixel 9 Pro
$999
ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro is a bit better (73/100 vs 63/100).

display

In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G and the Google Pixel 9 Pro are nearly equal (89/100 vs 88/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro is a bit better (80/100 vs 71/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro is a bit better (50/100 vs 41/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a bit better (67/100 vs 54/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Google Pixel 9 Pro or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?

The Google Pixel 9 Pro edges out the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Google Pixel 9 Pro and the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?

The Google Pixel 9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G — 65/100.

Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 9 Pro or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?

The Google Pixel 9 Pro leads on camera score (80/100 vs 71/100).

Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 9 Pro or the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?

The Google Pixel 9 Pro leads on performance (73/100 vs 63/100).

Should you choose the Google Pixel 9 Pro over the ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G?

The Google Pixel 9 Pro is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The ZTE Axon 31 Ultra 5G is a better fit for active users.