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 — 72/100 vs 40/100 (a 32-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 (1,606,238 vs 597,974).

The Google Pixel 9 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade X1 5G by 32 points (72/100 vs 40/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Google Pixel 9 Pro

Performance 73
Display 88
Camera 80
Battery 50
Portability 54
Value for money 54

ZTE Blade X1 5G

Performance 44
Display 57
Camera 34
Battery 22
Portability 52
Value for money —

What makes Google Pixel 9 Pro better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 1606238 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 (73/100 vs 44/100)
  • Better camera (80/100 vs 34/100)
  • Longer battery life (50/100 vs 22/100)
  • Better display (88/100 vs 57/100)
  • Better portability (54/100 vs 52/100)

What makes ZTE Blade X1 5G better?

  • Lighter: 190g vs 199g

  • Overall rating 40/100

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Google Pixel 9 Pro vs the ZTE Blade X1 5G, the Google Pixel 9 Pro scores 32 points higher (72/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro leads (73/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro leads (80/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro leads (50/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Blade X1 5G (73/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade X1 5G (88/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade X1 5G (80/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Blade X1 5G (50/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro and the ZTE Blade X1 5G 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.

Specs comparison

Specification Google Pixel 9 Pro ZTE Blade X1 5G
Processor Google Tensor G4 Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G
AnTuTu 1606238 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
Launch price $999 —

Camera comparison

Google Pixel 9 Pro

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

ZTE Blade X1 5G

  • Main: 48MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
34
camera

Display comparison

Google Pixel 9 Pro

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

ZTE Blade X1 5G

  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: —
57
display

Battery and charging

Google Pixel 9 Pro

  • 4700 mAh
  • Wired: 37W
  • Wireless: 23W
50
battery

ZTE Blade X1 5G

  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
22
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
72/100
1606238 AnTuTu
ZTE Blade X1 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G
40/100 -168.6%
597974 AnTuTu

Google Pixel 9 Pro leads ZTE Blade X1 5G by 168.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

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 (73/100 vs 44/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade X1 5G (88/100 vs 57/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade X1 5G (80/100 vs 34/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Blade X1 5G (50/100 vs 22/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro and the ZTE Blade X1 5G are nearly equal (54/100 vs 52/100).

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 32 points (72/100 vs 40/100).

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 72/100, the ZTE Blade X1 5G — 40/100.

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 (80/100 vs 34/100).

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

The Google Pixel 9 Pro leads on performance (73/100 vs 44/100).

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

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