Google Pixel 9 Pro vs ZTE Axon 50 Ultra

The Google Pixel 9 Pro (2024) runs on the Google Tensor G4, while the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 72/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra 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 (1,499,601 vs 1,425,446).

The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra edges out the Google Pixel 9 Pro by just 1 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 50 Ultra
Performance 71
Display 89
Camera 86
Battery 56
Portability 50
Value for money
What makes Google Pixel 9 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1499601 vs 1425446
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1880 vs 1761
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 5100 vs 4688

  • Higher performance (73/100 vs 71/100)
  • Better portability (54/100 vs 50/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 50 Ultra better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4700 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 37W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Better camera (86/100 vs 80/100)
  • Longer battery life (56/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 88/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Google Pixel 9 Pro vs the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra scores 1 points higher (73/100 vs 72/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro and the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra are nearly equal (73/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra and the Google Pixel 9 Pro are nearly equal (89/100 vs 88/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a bit better (86/100 vs 80/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a bit better (56/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro and the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra are nearly equal (54/100 vs 50/100).

Google Pixel 9 Pro: The Google Pixel 9 Pro is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra: The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.
Specs comparison
Specification Google Pixel 9 Pro ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
Processor Google Tensor G4 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
AnTuTu 1499601 1425446
Geekbench Single 1880 1761
Geekbench Multi 5100 4688
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 80W
Wireless charging 23W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 48 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 48 MP 50 MP
Front camera 42 MP 32 MP
RAM 16GB 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 14 Android 12, MyOS 12
Brightness (peak) 3000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP54
Dimensions 152.8×72.0×8.5 mm 161.8×73.1×8.9 mm
Weight 199 g 199 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 50 Ultra
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
86
camera
Display comparison
Google Pixel 9 Pro
  • 6.3" Super Actua LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 2856x1280
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
88
display
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
  • 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 50 Ultra
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
56
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Google Pixel 9 Pro and ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Google Pixel 9 Pro Google Tensor G4
72/100
1499601 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
73/100 -5.2%
1425446 AnTuTu

Google Pixel 9 Pro leads ZTE Axon 50 Ultra by 5.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Google Pixel 9 Pro
$999
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro and the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra are nearly equal (73/100 vs 71/100).

display

In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra and the Google Pixel 9 Pro are nearly equal (89/100 vs 88/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a bit better (86/100 vs 80/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a bit better (56/100 vs 50/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro and the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra are nearly equal (54/100 vs 50/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Google Pixel 9 Pro or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?

The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra edges out the Google Pixel 9 Pro by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Google Pixel 9 Pro and the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?

The Google Pixel 9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra — 73/100.

Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 9 Pro or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?

The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 80/100).

Should you choose the Google Pixel 9 Pro over the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?

The Google Pixel 9 Pro is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.