Google Pixel 9 vs ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition

The Google Pixel 9 (2024) runs on the Google Tensor G4, while the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (nm). By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition leads — 71/100 vs 69/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition 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).

The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition edges out the Google Pixel 9 by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 9
Performance 73
Display 82
Camera 75
Battery 46
Portability 55
Value for money 50
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition
Performance 69
Display 80
Camera 86
Battery 52
Portability 52
Value for money
What makes Google Pixel 9 better?
  • 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)
What makes ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4700 mAh
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP

  • Better camera (86/100 vs 75/100)
  • Longer battery life (52/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Google Pixel 9 vs the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition scores 2 points higher (71/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition leads (86/100 vs 75/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 9 and the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition are nearly equal (73/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 9 and the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition are nearly equal (82/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition is a bit better (86/100 vs 75/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition is a bit better (52/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 9 and the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition are nearly equal (55/100 vs 52/100).

Google Pixel 9: The Google Pixel 9 is a better fit for active users.
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition: The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.
Specs comparison
Specification Google Pixel 9 ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition
Processor Google Tensor G4 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (nm)
AnTuTu 1561427 1290942
Geekbench Single 1850 1675
Geekbench Multi 4900 4453
Display 6.3" Actua OLED 6.7" Oled
Resolution 2424x1080 1116x2480
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 64 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 64 MP
Front camera 10 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 14 Android 12 Snow Cone
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
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 9
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.68
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Front: 10MP
75
camera
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition
  • Main: 64MP
  • Ultrawide: 64MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
86
camera
Display comparison
Google Pixel 9
  • 6.3" Actua OLED
  • Resolution: 2424x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
82
display
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition
  • 6.7" Oled
  • Resolution: 1116x2480
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 9
  • 4700 mAh
  • Wired: 27W
  • Wireless: 15W
46
battery
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Google Pixel 9 and ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Google Pixel 9 Google Tensor G4
69/100
1561427 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (nm)
71/100 -21.0%
1290942 AnTuTu

Google Pixel 9 leads ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition by 21.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Google Pixel 9
$799
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 9 and the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition are nearly equal (73/100 vs 69/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 9 and the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition are nearly equal (82/100 vs 80/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition is a bit better (86/100 vs 75/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition is a bit better (52/100 vs 46/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 9 and the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition are nearly equal (55/100 vs 52/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Google Pixel 9 or the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition?

The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition 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 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition?

The Google Pixel 9 has a MobileRank rating of 69/100, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition — 71/100.

Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 9 or the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition?

The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition leads on camera score (86/100 vs 75/100).

Should you choose the Google Pixel 9 over the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition?

The Google Pixel 9 is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.