Google Pixel 9 vs ZTE Axon 10 Pro

The Google Pixel 9 (2024) runs on the Google Tensor G4, while the ZTE Axon 10 Pro (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855. By overall MobileRank rating, the Google Pixel 9 leads — 50/100 vs 18/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Google Pixel 9 has the bigger battery (4700 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Google Pixel 9 is faster in AnTuTu (1,561,427 vs 824,513); the ZTE Axon 10 Pro is noticeably lighter (175g vs 198g).

The Google Pixel 9 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 10 Pro by 32 points (50/100 vs 18/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 9
Performance 25
Display 100
Camera 75
Battery 33
Design 52
Value for money 55
ZTE Axon 10 Pro
Performance 1
Display 0
Camera 39
Battery 12
Design 81
Value for money 55
What makes Google Pixel 9 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1561427 vs 824513
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1850 vs 968
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 4900 vs 2731
  • Bigger battery: 4700 vs 4000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 27W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP

  • Higher performance (25/100 vs 1/100)
  • Better camera (75/100 vs 39/100)
  • Longer battery life (33/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 10 Pro better?
  • Lighter: 175g vs 198g

  • Better design/ergonomics (81/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Google Pixel 9 vs the ZTE Axon 10 Pro, the Google Pixel 9 scores 32 points higher (50/100 vs 18/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 9 leads (25/100 vs 1/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 leads (75/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 9 leads (33/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 9 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 10 Pro (25/100 vs 1/100). In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 9 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 10 Pro (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 10 Pro (75/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 9 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 10 Pro (33/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the ZTE Axon 10 Pro notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9 (81/100 vs 52/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Google Pixel 9: The Google Pixel 9 is a better fit for everyday use.
ZTE Axon 10 Pro: The ZTE Axon 10 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Google Pixel 9 ZTE Axon 10 Pro
Processor Google Tensor G4 Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
AnTuTu 1561427 824513
Geekbench Single 1850 968
Geekbench Multi 4900 2731
Display 6.3" Actua OLED 6.5" AMOLED
Resolution 2424x1080 1080x2340
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 4700 mAh 4000 mAh
Charging 27W 18W
Wireless charging 15W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 143
Main camera 50 MP 48 MP
Ultrawide 48 MP 20 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 10 MP 20 MP
RAM 12GB 6GB / 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 14 Android 9.0 (Pie); MiFavor 9.1
Brightness (peak) 2700 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 152.8×72.0×8.5 mm 159.2×73.4×7.9 mm
Weight 198 g 175 g
Price $799
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 9
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.68
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Front: 10MP
75
camera
ZTE Axon 10 Pro
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 20MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
39
camera
Display comparison
Google Pixel 9
  • 6.3" Actua OLED
  • Resolution: 2424x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
ZTE Axon 10 Pro
  • 6.5" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 9
  • 4700 mAh
  • Wired: 27W
  • Wireless: 15W
33
battery
ZTE Axon 10 Pro
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Google Pixel 9 and ZTE Axon 10 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Google Pixel 9 Google Tensor G4
50/100
1561427 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 10 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
18/100 -89.4%
824513 AnTuTu

Google Pixel 9 leads ZTE Axon 10 Pro by 89.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Google Pixel 9
$799
ZTE Axon 10 Pro
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 9 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 10 Pro (25/100 vs 1/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 9 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 10 Pro (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 10 Pro (75/100 vs 39/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 9 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 10 Pro (33/100 vs 12/100).

design

In the "design" category, the ZTE Axon 10 Pro notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9 (81/100 vs 52/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Google Pixel 9 or the ZTE Axon 10 Pro?

The Google Pixel 9 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 10 Pro by 32 points (50/100 vs 18/100).

What is the rating of the Google Pixel 9 and the ZTE Axon 10 Pro?

The Google Pixel 9 has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the ZTE Axon 10 Pro — 18/100.

Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 9 or the ZTE Axon 10 Pro?

The Google Pixel 9 leads on camera score (75/100 vs 39/100).

Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 9 or the ZTE Axon 10 Pro?

The Google Pixel 9 leads on performance (25/100 vs 1/100).

Should you choose the Google Pixel 9 over the ZTE Axon 10 Pro?

The Google Pixel 9 is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 10 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.