Google Pixel 9 Pro XL vs ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
The Google Pixel 9 Pro XL (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 Google Pixel 9 Pro XL leads — 74/100 vs 73/100 (a 1-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 1,425,446); the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is noticeably lighter (199g vs 221g).
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- Higher AnTuTu: 1585585 vs 1425446
- Better Geekbench Single: 1900 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5200 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 5060 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher performance (74/100 vs 71/100)
- Better camera (88/100 vs 86/100)
- Longer battery life (57/100 vs 56/100)
- Faster charging: 80W vs 37W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 199g vs 221g
- Better display (89/100 vs 86/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 41/100)
Comparing the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL vs the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL scores 1 points higher (74/100 vs 73/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL and the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra are nearly equal (74/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra and the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL are nearly equal (89/100 vs 86/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL and the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra are nearly equal (88/100 vs 86/100). In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL and the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra are nearly equal (57/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a bit better (50/100 vs 41/100).
| Specification | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | ZTE Axon 50 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Google Tensor G4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 1585585 | 1425446 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1900 | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5200 | 4688 | |
| Display | 6.8" Super Actua LTPO OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2992x1344 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 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 | 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 | 162.8×76.6×8.5 mm | 161.8×73.1×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 221 g | 199 g | |
| Price | $1099 | — |
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 42MP
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
- 6.8" Super Actua LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 2992x1344
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
- 5060 mAh
- Wired: 37W
- Wireless: 23W
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
We compared Google Pixel 9 Pro XL and ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL leads ZTE Axon 50 Ultra by 11.2% in our overall performance rating.
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL and the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra are nearly equal (74/100 vs 71/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra and the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL are nearly equal (89/100 vs 86/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL and the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra are nearly equal (88/100 vs 86/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL and the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra are nearly equal (57/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a bit better (50/100 vs 41/100).
Which is better: the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The Google Pixel 9 Pro XL edges out the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra by just 1 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 50 Ultra?
The Google Pixel 9 Pro XL has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra — 73/100.
Should you choose the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL over the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The Google Pixel 9 Pro XL 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.