Google Pixel 9 Pro XL vs ZTE Axon 40

The Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (2024) runs on the Google Tensor G4, while the ZTE Axon 40 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870. By overall MobileRank rating, the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL leads — 74/100 vs 58/100 (a 16-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 1,010,069); the ZTE Axon 40 is noticeably lighter (200g vs 221g).

The Google Pixel 9 Pro XL is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 40 — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
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
Performance 61
Display 73
Camera 51
Battery 52
Portability 53
Value for money
What makes Google Pixel 9 Pro XL better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1585585 vs 1010069
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1900 vs 1298
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 5200 vs 3520
  • Bigger battery: 5060 vs 5000 mAh

  • Higher performance (74/100 vs 61/100)
  • Better camera (88/100 vs 51/100)
  • Longer battery life (57/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better display (86/100 vs 73/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 200g vs 221g

  • Better portability (53/100 vs 41/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL vs the ZTE Axon 40, the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL scores 16 points higher (74/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL leads (74/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL leads (88/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL is a bit better (74/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL is a bit better (86/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (88/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL is a bit better (57/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (53/100 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: The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Google Pixel 9 Pro XL ZTE Axon 40
Processor Google Tensor G4 Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
AnTuTu 1585585 1010069
Geekbench Single 1900 1298
Geekbench Multi 5200 3520
Display 6.8" Super Actua LTPO OLED 6.7"
Resolution 2992x1344 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5060 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 37W
Wireless charging 23W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 160
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 48 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 48 MP 0 MP
Front camera 42 MP 44 MP
RAM 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB
OS Android 14 Android 12 Snow Cone
Brightness (peak) 3000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 162.8×76.6×8.5 mm 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm
Weight 221 g 200 g
Price $1010
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.68
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Telephoto: 48MP
  • Front: 42MP
88
camera
ZTE Axon 40
  • Main: 64MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 44MP
51
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
  • 6.7"
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
73
display
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
  • 5060 mAh
  • Wired: 37W
  • Wireless: 23W
57
battery
ZTE Axon 40
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
Overall performance score

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

Google Pixel 9 Pro XL Google Tensor G4
74/100
1585585 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 40 Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
58/100 -57.0%
1010069 AnTuTu

Google Pixel 9 Pro XL leads ZTE Axon 40 by 57.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
$1010
ZTE Axon 40
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL is a bit better (74/100 vs 61/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL is a bit better (86/100 vs 73/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (88/100 vs 51/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL is a bit better (57/100 vs 52/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (53/100 vs 41/100).

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

The Google Pixel 9 Pro XL is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 40 — the overall rating gap is 16 points.

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

The Google Pixel 9 Pro XL has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the ZTE Axon 40 — 58/100.

Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL or the ZTE Axon 40?

The Google Pixel 9 Pro XL leads on camera score (88/100 vs 51/100).

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

The Google Pixel 9 Pro XL leads on performance (74/100 vs 61/100).

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

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