Google Pixel 9 Pro vs ZTE Axon 40 pro

The Google Pixel 9 Pro (2024) runs on the Google Tensor G4, while the ZTE Axon 40 pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Google Pixel 9 Pro leads — 72/100 vs 58/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 40 pro has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4700); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 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 40 pro — the overall rating gap is 14 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 40 pro
Performance 61
Display 89
Camera 44
Battery 52
Portability 52
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

  • Higher performance (73/100 vs 61/100)
  • Better camera (80/100 vs 44/100)
  • Better portability (54/100 vs 52/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4700 mAh
  • Faster charging: 65W vs 37W
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Longer battery life (52/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 88/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Google Pixel 9 Pro vs the ZTE Axon 40 pro, the Google Pixel 9 Pro scores 14 points higher (72/100 vs 58/100). 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 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro is a bit better (73/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro and the Google Pixel 9 Pro are nearly equal (89/100 vs 88/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (80/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro and the Google Pixel 9 Pro are nearly equal (52/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro and the ZTE Axon 40 pro are nearly equal (54/100 vs 52/100).

Google Pixel 9 Pro: The Google Pixel 9 Pro is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.
ZTE Axon 40 pro: The ZTE Axon 40 pro is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Google Pixel 9 Pro ZTE Axon 40 pro
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 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 2856x1280 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 4700 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 37W 65W
Wireless charging 23W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 108 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 / 512GB
OS Android 14 Android 12, MyOS 12
Brightness (peak) 3000 nits 1000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 152.8×72.0×8.5 mm 162.9×72.9×8.7 mm
Weight 199 g 199 g
Launch price $999
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 9 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.68
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Telephoto: 48MP
  • Front: 42MP
80
camera
ZTE Axon 40 pro
  • Main: 108MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
44
camera
Display comparison
Google Pixel 9 Pro
  • 6.3" Super Actua LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 2856x1280
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
88
display
ZTE Axon 40 pro
  • 6.7" 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 40 pro
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
Overall performance score

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

Google Pixel 9 Pro Google Tensor G4
72/100
1499601 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 40 pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
58/100 -48.5%
1010069 AnTuTu

Google Pixel 9 Pro leads ZTE Axon 40 pro by 48.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Google Pixel 9 Pro
$999
ZTE Axon 40 pro
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 ZTE Axon 40 pro and the Google Pixel 9 Pro are nearly equal (89/100 vs 88/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (80/100 vs 44/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro and the Google Pixel 9 Pro are nearly equal (52/100 vs 50/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro and the ZTE Axon 40 pro are nearly equal (54/100 vs 52/100).

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

The Google Pixel 9 Pro is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 40 pro — the overall rating gap is 14 points.

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

The Google Pixel 9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the ZTE Axon 40 pro — 58/100.

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

The Google Pixel 9 Pro leads on camera score (80/100 vs 44/100).

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

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 40 pro?

The Google Pixel 9 Pro is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The ZTE Axon 40 pro is a better fit for active users.