Google Pixel 9 vs ZTE Axon 30S

The Google Pixel 9 (2024) runs on the Google Tensor G4, while the ZTE Axon 30S (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Google Pixel 9 leads — 69/100 vs 54/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Google Pixel 9 has the bigger battery (4700 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Google Pixel 9 is faster in AnTuTu (1,561,427 vs 1,010,069).

The Google Pixel 9 is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 30S — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 9
Performance 73
Display 82
Camera 75
Battery 46
Portability 55
Value for money 50
ZTE Axon 30S
Performance 61
Display 79
Camera 43
Battery 33
Portability 67
Value for money
What makes Google Pixel 9 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1561427 vs 1010069
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1850 vs 1298
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 4900 vs 3520
  • Bigger battery: 4700 vs 4200 mAh

  • Higher performance (73/100 vs 61/100)
  • Better camera (75/100 vs 43/100)
  • Longer battery life (46/100 vs 33/100)
  • Better display (82/100 vs 79/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 30S better?
  • Faster charging: 55W vs 27W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 189g vs 198g

  • Better portability (67/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Google Pixel 9 vs the ZTE Axon 30S, the Google Pixel 9 scores 15 points higher (69/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 9 leads (73/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 leads (75/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 9 leads (46/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 9 is a bit better (73/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 9 and the ZTE Axon 30S are nearly equal (82/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (75/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 9 is a bit better (46/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (67/100 vs 55/100).

Google Pixel 9: The Google Pixel 9 is a better fit for active users.
ZTE Axon 30S: The ZTE Axon 30S is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Google Pixel 9 ZTE Axon 30S
Processor Google Tensor G4 Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
AnTuTu 1561427 1010069
Geekbench Single 1850 1298
Geekbench Multi 4900 3520
Display 6.3" Actua OLED 6.9" AMOLED
Resolution 2424x1080 1080x2460
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4700 mAh 4200 mAh
Charging 27W 55W
Wireless charging 15W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 143
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 48 MP 8 MP
Front camera 10 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 14 Android 12, MyOS 12
Brightness (peak) 2700 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 152.8×72.0×8.5 mm 170.2×77.8×7.8 mm
Weight 198 g 189 g
Price $799
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 9
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.68
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Front: 10MP
75
camera
ZTE Axon 30S
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
43
camera
Display comparison
Google Pixel 9
  • 6.3" Actua OLED
  • Resolution: 2424x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
82
display
ZTE Axon 30S
  • 6.9" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2460
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 9
  • 4700 mAh
  • Wired: 27W
  • Wireless: 15W
46
battery
ZTE Axon 30S
  • 4200 mAh
  • Wired: 55W
  • No wireless charging
33
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Google Pixel 9 and ZTE Axon 30S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Google Pixel 9 Google Tensor G4
69/100
1561427 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 30S Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
54/100 -54.6%
1010069 AnTuTu

Google Pixel 9 leads ZTE Axon 30S by 54.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Google Pixel 9
$799
ZTE Axon 30S
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 9 is a bit better (73/100 vs 61/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 9 and the ZTE Axon 30S are nearly equal (82/100 vs 79/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (75/100 vs 43/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 9 is a bit better (46/100 vs 33/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (67/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Google Pixel 9 or the ZTE Axon 30S?

The Google Pixel 9 is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 30S — the overall rating gap is 15 points.

What is the rating of the Google Pixel 9 and the ZTE Axon 30S?

The Google Pixel 9 has a MobileRank rating of 69/100, the ZTE Axon 30S — 54/100.

Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 9 or the ZTE Axon 30S?

The Google Pixel 9 leads on camera score (75/100 vs 43/100).

Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 9 or the ZTE Axon 30S?

The Google Pixel 9 leads on performance (73/100 vs 61/100).

Should you choose the Google Pixel 9 over the ZTE Axon 30S?

The Google Pixel 9 is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 30S is a better fit for active users.