Google Pixel 9 vs ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
The Google Pixel 9 (2024) runs on the Google Tensor G4, while the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads — 71/100 vs 69/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4700); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Google Pixel 9 is faster in AnTuTu (1,561,427 vs 1,290,942).
Google Pixel 9
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- Higher AnTuTu: 1561427 vs 1290942
- Better Geekbench Single: 1850 vs 1675
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4900 vs 4453
- Lighter: 198g vs 204g
- Higher performance (73/100 vs 69/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (55/100 vs 52/100)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4700 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 27W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (86/100 vs 75/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 46/100)
Comparing the Google Pixel 9 vs the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra scores 2 points higher (71/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 75/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 9 and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra are nearly equal (73/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 9 and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra are nearly equal (82/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a bit better (86/100 vs 75/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a bit better (52/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 9 and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra are nearly equal (55/100 vs 52/100).
| Specification | Google Pixel 9 | ZTE Axon 40 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Google Tensor G4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 1561427 | 1290942 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1850 | 1675 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4900 | 4453 | |
| Display | 6.3" Actua OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2424x1080 | 1116x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4700 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 27W | 65W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 143 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2700 nits | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 152.8×72.0×8.5 mm | 163.3×73.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 204 g | |
| Price | $799 | — |
Google Pixel 9
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.68
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 10MP
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Google Pixel 9
- 6.3" Actua OLED
- Resolution: 2424x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Google Pixel 9
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- Wireless: 15W
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
We compared Google Pixel 9 and ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Google Pixel 9 leads ZTE Axon 40 Ultra by 21.0% in our overall performance rating.
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 9 and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra are nearly equal (73/100 vs 69/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 9 and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra are nearly equal (82/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a bit better (86/100 vs 75/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a bit better (52/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 9 and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra are nearly equal (55/100 vs 52/100).
Which is better: the Google Pixel 9 or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra edges out the Google Pixel 9 by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Google Pixel 9 and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The Google Pixel 9 has a MobileRank rating of 69/100, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 9 or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Google Pixel 9 over the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The Google Pixel 9 is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.