Google Pixel 9 vs ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G

The Google Pixel 9 (2024) runs on the Google Tensor G4, while the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Google Pixel 9 leads — 69/100 vs 67/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G 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 Google Pixel 9 edges out the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G 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
Performance 69
Display 89
Camera 67
Battery 52
Portability 54
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 199g

  • Higher performance (73/100 vs 69/100)
  • Better camera (75/100 vs 67/100)
  • Better portability (55/100 vs 54/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4700 mAh
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Longer battery life (52/100 vs 46/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 82/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Google Pixel 9 vs the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G, the Google Pixel 9 scores 2 points higher (69/100 vs 67/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 9 and the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G are nearly equal (73/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G is a bit better (89/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 is a bit better (75/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G is a bit better (52/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 9 and the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G are nearly equal (55/100 vs 54/100).

Google Pixel 9: The Google Pixel 9 is a better fit for active users.
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G: The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Google Pixel 9 ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
Processor Google Tensor G4 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen1
AnTuTu 1561427 1290942
Geekbench Single 1850 1675
Geekbench Multi 4900 4453
Display 6.3" Actua OLED 6.7" Oled
Resolution 2424x1080 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 4700 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 27W
Wireless charging 15W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 143
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 48 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 10 MP
RAM 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB
OS Android 14 Android 12 Snow Cone
Brightness (peak) 2700 nits 1000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 152.8×72.0×8.5 mm 161.9×72.9×8.5 mm
Weight 198 g 199 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
  • Main: 64MP
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: —
67
camera
Display comparison
Google Pixel 9
  • 6.3" Actua OLED
  • Resolution: 2424x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
82
display
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
  • 6.7" Oled
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
89
display
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 9
  • 4700 mAh
  • Wired: 27W
  • Wireless: 15W
46
battery
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
Overall performance score

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

Google Pixel 9 Google Tensor G4
69/100
1561427 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen1
67/100 -21.0%
1290942 AnTuTu

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

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

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

display

In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G is a bit better (89/100 vs 82/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9 is a bit better (75/100 vs 67/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G 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 are nearly equal (55/100 vs 54/100).

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

The Google Pixel 9 edges out the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G 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?

The Google Pixel 9 has a MobileRank rating of 69/100, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G — 67/100.

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

The Google Pixel 9 leads on camera score (75/100 vs 67/100).

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

The Google Pixel 9 is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G is a better fit for active users.