Google Pixel 9 Pro XL vs ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition

The Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (2024) runs on the Google Tensor G4, while the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL leads — 74/100 vs 71/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL has the bigger battery (5060 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL is faster in AnTuTu (1,585,585 vs 1,290,942); the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is noticeably lighter (204g vs 221g).

The Google Pixel 9 Pro XL edges out the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
Performance 74
Display 86
Camera 88
Battery 57
Portability 41
Value for money 60
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
Performance 69
Display 80
Camera 86
Battery 56
Portability 52
Value for money
What makes Google Pixel 9 Pro XL better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1585585 vs 1290942
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1900 vs 1675
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 5200 vs 4453
  • Bigger battery: 5060 vs 5000 mAh

  • Higher performance (74/100 vs 69/100)
  • Better camera (88/100 vs 86/100)
  • Longer battery life (57/100 vs 56/100)
  • Better display (86/100 vs 80/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition better?
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 37W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 204g vs 221g

  • Better portability (52/100 vs 41/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL vs the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition, the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL scores 3 points higher (74/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL is a bit better (74/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL is a bit better (86/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition are nearly equal (88/100 vs 86/100). In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition are nearly equal (57/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is a bit better (52/100 vs 41/100).

Google Pixel 9 Pro XL: The Google Pixel 9 Pro XL is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition: The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.
Specs comparison
Specification Google Pixel 9 Pro XL ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
Processor Google Tensor G4 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
AnTuTu 1585585 1290942
Geekbench Single 1900 1675
Geekbench Multi 5200 4453
Display 6.8" Super Actua LTPO OLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2992x1344 1116x2480
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5060 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 37W 80W
Wireless charging 23W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 160
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 48 MP 64 MP
Telephoto 48 MP 64 MP
Front camera 42 MP 16 MP
RAM 16GB 12GB / 18GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 14 Android 12, MyOS 12
Brightness (peak) 3000 nits 1500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 162.8×76.6×8.5 mm 163.3×73.6×8.4 mm
Weight 221 g 204 g
Price $1099
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.68
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Telephoto: 48MP
  • Front: 42MP
88
camera
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 64MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
86
camera
Display comparison
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
  • 6.8" Super Actua LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 2992x1344
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
86
display
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1116x2480
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
  • 5060 mAh
  • Wired: 37W
  • Wireless: 23W
57
battery
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
56
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Google Pixel 9 Pro XL and ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Google Pixel 9 Pro XL Google Tensor G4
74/100
1585585 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
71/100 -22.8%
1290942 AnTuTu

Google Pixel 9 Pro XL leads ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition by 22.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
$1099
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL is a bit better (74/100 vs 69/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL is a bit better (86/100 vs 80/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition are nearly equal (88/100 vs 86/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition are nearly equal (57/100 vs 56/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is a bit better (52/100 vs 41/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?

The Google Pixel 9 Pro XL edges out the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?

The Google Pixel 9 Pro XL has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition — 71/100.

Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?

The Google Pixel 9 Pro XL leads on performance (74/100 vs 69/100).

Should you choose the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL over the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?

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