Google Pixel 9 Pro vs ZTE Blade X1 5G

The Google Pixel 9 Pro (2024) runs on the Google Tensor G4, while the ZTE Blade X1 5G (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Google Pixel 9 Pro leads — 50/100 vs 14/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the Google Pixel 9 Pro has the bigger battery (4700 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Google Pixel 9 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,499,601 vs 597,974).

The Google Pixel 9 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade X1 5G by 36 points (50/100 vs 14/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 9 Pro
Performance 25
Display 100
Camera 77
Battery 37
Design 51
Value for money 41
ZTE Blade X1 5G
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 29
Battery 12
Design 62
Value for money 55
What makes Google Pixel 9 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1499601 vs 597974
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1880 vs 799
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 5100 vs 1836
  • Bigger battery: 4700 vs 4000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 37W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP

  • Higher performance (25/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (77/100 vs 29/100)
  • Longer battery life (37/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
What makes ZTE Blade X1 5G better?
  • Lighter: 190g vs 199g

  • Better design/ergonomics (62/100 vs 51/100)
  • Better value for money (55/100 vs 41/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Google Pixel 9 Pro vs the ZTE Blade X1 5G, the Google Pixel 9 Pro scores 36 points higher (50/100 vs 14/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro leads (25/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro leads (77/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro leads (37/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the ZTE Blade X1 5G leads (55/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Blade X1 5G (25/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade X1 5G (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade X1 5G (77/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Blade X1 5G (37/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the ZTE Blade X1 5G is a bit better (62/100 vs 51/100). In the "value for money" category, the ZTE Blade X1 5G is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).

Google Pixel 9 Pro: The Google Pixel 9 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
ZTE Blade X1 5G: The ZTE Blade X1 5G is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Google Pixel 9 Pro ZTE Blade X1 5G
Processor Google Tensor G4 Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G
AnTuTu 1499601 597974
Geekbench Single 1880 799
Geekbench Multi 5100 1836
Display 6.3" Super Actua LTPO OLED 6.5" IPS LCD
Resolution 2856x1280 1080x2340
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 4700 mAh 4000 mAh
Charging 37W 18W
Wireless charging 23W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 48 MP
Ultrawide 48 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 48 MP 0 MP
Front camera 42 MP 16 MP
RAM 16GB 6GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB
OS Android 14 Android 10
Brightness (peak) 3000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 152.8×72.0×8.5 mm 164.0×76.0×9.2 mm
Weight 199 g 190 g
Price $999
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 9 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.68
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Telephoto: 48MP
  • Front: 42MP
77
camera
ZTE Blade X1 5G
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
29
camera
Display comparison
Google Pixel 9 Pro
  • 6.3" Super Actua LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 2856x1280
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
ZTE Blade X1 5G
  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 9 Pro
  • 4700 mAh
  • Wired: 37W
  • Wireless: 23W
37
battery
ZTE Blade X1 5G
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Google Pixel 9 Pro and ZTE Blade X1 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Google Pixel 9 Pro Google Tensor G4
50/100
1499601 AnTuTu
ZTE Blade X1 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G
14/100 -150.8%
597974 AnTuTu

Google Pixel 9 Pro leads ZTE Blade X1 5G by 150.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Google Pixel 9 Pro
$999
ZTE Blade X1 5G
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Blade X1 5G (25/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade X1 5G (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade X1 5G (77/100 vs 29/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Blade X1 5G (37/100 vs 12/100).

design

In the "design" category, the ZTE Blade X1 5G is a bit better (62/100 vs 51/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the ZTE Blade X1 5G is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Google Pixel 9 Pro or the ZTE Blade X1 5G?

The Google Pixel 9 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade X1 5G by 36 points (50/100 vs 14/100).

What is the rating of the Google Pixel 9 Pro and the ZTE Blade X1 5G?

The Google Pixel 9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the ZTE Blade X1 5G — 14/100.

Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 9 Pro or the ZTE Blade X1 5G?

The Google Pixel 9 Pro leads on camera score (77/100 vs 29/100).

Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 9 Pro or the ZTE Blade X1 5G?

The Google Pixel 9 Pro leads on performance (25/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Google Pixel 9 Pro over the ZTE Blade X1 5G?

The Google Pixel 9 Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Blade X1 5G is a better fit for everyday use.