Google Pixel 9 vs ZTE Axon 40

The Google Pixel 9 (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 leads — 69/100 vs 58/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 40 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 1,010,069).

The Google Pixel 9 is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 40 — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 9
Performance 73
Display 82
Camera 75
Battery 46
Portability 55
Value for money 50
ZTE Axon 40
Performance 61
Display 73
Camera 51
Battery 52
Portability 53
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
  • Lighter: 198g vs 200g

  • Higher performance (73/100 vs 61/100)
  • Better camera (75/100 vs 51/100)
  • Better display (82/100 vs 73/100)
  • Better portability (55/100 vs 53/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4700 mAh
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP

  • Longer battery life (52/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Google Pixel 9 vs the ZTE Axon 40, the Google Pixel 9 scores 11 points higher (69/100 vs 58/100). 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 51/100). 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 is a bit better (82/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (75/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (52/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 9 and the ZTE Axon 40 are nearly equal (55/100 vs 53/100).

Google Pixel 9: The Google Pixel 9 is a better fit for active users.
ZTE Axon 40: The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Google Pixel 9 ZTE Axon 40
Processor Google Tensor G4 Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
AnTuTu 1561427 1010069
Geekbench Single 1850 1298
Geekbench Multi 4900 3520
Display 6.3" Actua OLED 6.7"
Resolution 2424x1080 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4700 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 27W
Wireless charging 15W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 143
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 48 MP 8 MP
Front camera 10 MP 44 MP
RAM 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB
OS Android 14 Android 12 Snow Cone
Brightness (peak) 2700 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 152.8×72.0×8.5 mm 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm
Weight 198 g 200 g
Price $737
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 9
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.68
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Front: 10MP
75
camera
ZTE Axon 40
  • Main: 64MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 44MP
51
camera
Display comparison
Google Pixel 9
  • 6.3" Actua OLED
  • Resolution: 2424x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
82
display
ZTE Axon 40
  • 6.7"
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
73
display
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 9
  • 4700 mAh
  • Wired: 27W
  • Wireless: 15W
46
battery
ZTE Axon 40
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
Overall performance score

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

Google Pixel 9 Google Tensor G4
69/100
1561427 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 40 Qualcomm Snapdragon 870
58/100 -54.6%
1010069 AnTuTu

Google Pixel 9 leads ZTE Axon 40 by 54.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Google Pixel 9
$737
ZTE Axon 40
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 is a bit better (82/100 vs 73/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (75/100 vs 51/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (52/100 vs 46/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 9 and the ZTE Axon 40 are nearly equal (55/100 vs 53/100).

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

The Google Pixel 9 is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 40 — the overall rating gap is 11 points.

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

The Google Pixel 9 has a MobileRank rating of 69/100, the ZTE Axon 40 — 58/100.

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

The Google Pixel 9 leads on camera score (75/100 vs 51/100).

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

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

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

The Google Pixel 9 is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for active users.