Side-by-side technical data
Google Pixel 6 vs ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
Comparison between Google Pixel 6 and ZTE Axon 40 Ultra: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Google and ZTE.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Pixel 6 | Axon 40 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.2 | 8.3 |
| Performance & hardware | 6.5 | 7.0 |
| Camera | 7.8 | 7.8 |
| Connectivity | 7.6 | 7.2 |
| Battery & charging | 6.9 | 6.0 |
Which one is for you?
Google Pixel 6, if you care about…
- Battery Features
- Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator
- against Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator
- Direct OS Updates
- Yes
- against No
- Google Services
- Yes
- against No
- Max. upload speed
- 3,670 Mbps
- against 3,000 Mbps
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,000 mAh
- against 4,614 mAh
- AnTuTu Score
- 1,061,300
- against 721,000
- RAM Capacity
- 16 GB
- against 8 GB
- Display Refresh Rate
- 120 Hz
- against 90 Hz
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Pixel 6 | Axon 40 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Google Tensor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 |
| Processor Process Size | 5 nm | 4 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G78 MP20 | Qualcomm Adreno 730 |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.8 GHz | 3 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 1 TB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 721,000 | 1,061,300 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 1,365 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 3,083 | — |
| CPU Description | Octa-core processor with 2 Cortex-X1 cores at 2.80 GHz, 2 Cortex-A76 cores at 2.25 GHz, and 4 Cortex-A55 cores at 1.80 GHz. | Octa-core: 1x3.00 GHz Cortex-X2, 3x2.50 GHz Cortex-A710, and 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A510 |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 16 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5 |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v10 |
Design
| Specification | Pixel 6 | Axon 40 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Green, Coral | Black, Gold, Silver |
| Body Thickness | 8.9 mm | 8.4 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 74.8 mm | 73.6 mm |
| Body Height | 158.6 mm | 163.3 mm |
| Weight | 207 g | 204 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 83.4 % | 92.9 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Aluminium Alloy, Metal |
| Resistance Features | IP68 | — |
| Waterproof Depth | 1.5 m | — |
Battery
| Specification | Pixel 6 | Axon 40 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,614 mAh | 5,000 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 30 W | 65 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator Best value | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator |
| Wireless charging power | 21 W | — |
| Reverse wireless charging power | 5 W | — |
Display
| Specification | Pixel 6 | Axon 40 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 843 nits | 1,500 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.4″ | 6.8″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,116 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,400 px | 2,480 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 411 ppi Best value | 400 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz Best value |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 240 Hz | 360 Hz Best value |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 1,000,000 :1 | — |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass, Gorilla Glass Victus, HDR10+, Hole-Punch Notch, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Always-On Display | AMOLED, HDR10+, HDR10, Always-On Display, Touchscreen, Curved Glass, Dual-Edge Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, DCI-P3, 10-Bit Panel, Scratch Resistant, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification |
Sensors
| Specification | Pixel 6 | Axon 40 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Pixel 6 | Axon 40 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Light Sensor, Magnetometer | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gravity Sensor, Gyroscope, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Cooling System |
Software
| Specification | Pixel 6 | Axon 40 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 12 | Android 12 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 12 | 12 |
| Direct OS Updates | Yes Best value | No |
| Google Services | Yes Best value | No |
| Widevine L1 | Yes | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | Pixel 6 | Axon 40 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B19, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B14, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B29, 4G LTE B30, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B46, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B66, 4G LTE B71, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n14, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n30, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n48, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n71, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n257, 5G NR n258, 5G NR n260, 5G NR n261 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, CDMA2000, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/6, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX HD | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive Best value |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS Best value | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| Connectivity Features | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, USB Host 3.1, NFC, eSIM, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, Infrared | NFC, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 3.1, USB OTG, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE |
| USB Version | USB 3.1 | USB 3.1 |
| Max. download speed | 7,350 Mbps | 10,000 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | 3,670 Mbps Best value | 3,000 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Pixel 6 | Axon 40 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 3 | — |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | Stereo Speakers, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, Hi-Res Audio, Snapdragon Sound, DTS, DTS:X, A2DP, LE |
Technical
| Specification | Pixel 6 | Axon 40 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | GB7N6, G9S9B16, G9S9B, GR1YH | A2023P, A2023PG |
