Google Pixel 9 Pro vs ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G

The Google Pixel 9 Pro (2024) runs on the Google Tensor G4, while the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Google Pixel 9 Pro leads — 72/100 vs 67/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4700); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Google Pixel 9 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,606,238 vs 1,294,871).

The Google Pixel 9 Pro edges out the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G by just 5 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 54

ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G

Performance 68
Display 89
Camera 67
Battery 52
Portability 54
Value for money —

What makes Google Pixel 9 Pro better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 1606238 vs 1294871
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1880 vs 1662
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 5100 vs 4188

  • Higher performance (73/100 vs 68/100)
  • Better camera (80/100 vs 67/100)

What makes ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G better?

  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4700 mAh
  • Better main camera: 64MP 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 41 Ultra 5G, the Google Pixel 9 Pro scores 5 points higher (72/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro leads (80/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro is a bit better (73/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 41 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 67/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G and the Google Pixel 9 Pro are nearly equal (52/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 54/100.

Google Pixel 9 Pro: The Google Pixel 9 Pro is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G: The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G is a better fit for active users.

Specs comparison

Specification Google Pixel 9 Pro ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
Processor Google Tensor G4 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen1
AnTuTu 1606238 1294871
Geekbench Single 1880 1662
Geekbench Multi 5100 4188
Display 6.3" Super Actua LTPO OLED 6.7" Oled
Resolution 2856x1280 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 4700 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 37W —
Wireless charging 23W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 48 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 48 MP 8 MP
Front camera 42 MP —
RAM 16GB —
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB
OS Android 14 Android 12 Snow Cone
Brightness (peak) 3000 nits 1000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 —
Dimensions 152.8×72.0×8.5 mm 161.9×72.9×8.5 mm
Weight 199 g 199 g
Launch price $999 —

Camera comparison

Google Pixel 9 Pro

  • Main: 50MP f/1.68
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Telephoto: 48MP
  • Front: 42MP
80
camera

ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G

  • Main: 64MP
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: —
67
camera

Display comparison

Google Pixel 9 Pro

  • 6.3" Super Actua LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 2856x1280
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
88
display

ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G

  • 6.7" Oled
  • 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 41 Ultra 5G

  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
52
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Google Pixel 9 Pro and ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Google Pixel 9 Pro Google Tensor G4
72/100
1606238 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen1
67/100 -24.0%
1294871 AnTuTu

Google Pixel 9 Pro leads ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G by 24.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Google Pixel 9 Pro

$999

ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro is a bit better (73/100 vs 68/100).

display

In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 41 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 67/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G and the Google Pixel 9 Pro are nearly equal (52/100 vs 50/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 54/100.

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Google Pixel 9 Pro or the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G?

The Google Pixel 9 Pro edges out the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Google Pixel 9 Pro and the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G?

The Google Pixel 9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G — 67/100.

Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 9 Pro or the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G?

The Google Pixel 9 Pro leads on camera score (80/100 vs 67/100).

Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 9 Pro or the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G?

The Google Pixel 9 Pro leads on performance (73/100 vs 68/100).

Should you choose the Google Pixel 9 Pro over the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G?

The Google Pixel 9 Pro is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G is a better fit for active users.