Google Pixel Fold
#278
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
#243Category Breakdown
Google Pixel Fold
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
Performance
81.183.3
Camera
57.156.5
Display
88.588.5
Battery
61.560.0
Build
72.875.8
Overall
72.873.4
Summary
- The Google Pixel Fold features a foldable OLED display measuring 7.6 inches with a resolution of 1840 x 2208 pixels and a peak brightness of 1450 nits, while the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra has a 6.8-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 1116 x 2480 pixels and a peak brightness of 1500 nits.
- In terms of performance, the Pixel Fold is powered by the Google Tensor G2 chipset, whereas the Axon 40 Ultra uses the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, with the latter offering more RAM options up to 16GB.
- The Pixel Fold's camera system includes a 48 MP main sensor, while the Axon 40 Ultra boasts a triple 64 MP setup, providing higher resolution and versatility.
- Battery capacity is slightly higher in the Axon 40 Ultra at 5000 mAh compared to the Pixel Fold's 4821 mAh, but the latter supports wireless charging.
- Both devices run on Android, with the Pixel Fold launching on Android 13 and promising several upgrades, while the Axon 40 Ultra initially runs on Android 12 with an upgrade to Android 13.
- Build quality is premium for both, with the Pixel Fold featuring a foldable design and the Axon 40 Ultra having a more traditional form factor.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Google Pixel Fold
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
General
Release Date
2023, May 10
2022, May 09
Announced
2023, May 10
2022, May 09
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
7.6"
6.8"
Type
Foldable OLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1000 nits (HBM), 1450 nits (peak)
AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1500 nits (peak)
Resolution
1840 x 2208 pixels (~378 ppi density)
1116 x 2480 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~400 ppi density)
PPI
1840
1116
Refresh Rate
120Hz
120Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✓
✓
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Google Tensor G2 (5 nm)
Qualcomm SM8450 Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (4 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.85 GHz Cortex-X1 & 2x2.35 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (1x3.00 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.50 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A510)
GPU
Mali-G710 MP7
Adreno 730
Memory
256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM
128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
48 MP
64 MP
Main Camera Details
48 MP, f/1.7, 25mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS10.8 MP, f/3.1, 112mm (telephoto), 1/3.1", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS, 5x optical zoom10.8 MP, f/2.2, 121˚, (ultrawide), 1/3.0", 1.25µm
64 MP, f/1.6, 35mm (standard), 1/1.7", PDAF, OIS64 MP, f/3.5, 91mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.0", PDAF, OIS, 3.5x optical zoom (vs. 26mm cam)64 MP, f/2.4, 16mm, 112˚ (ultrawide), 1/1.7", PDAF
Front Camera
8 MP
16 MP
Front Camera Details
8 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µmCover camera:9.5 MP, f/2.2, 24mm (wide), 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF
16 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/2.8", 1.22µm, under display
Video Recording
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR
8K@30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS, HDR10, 10‑bit video
Selfie Video
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4821 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 4821 mAh
Li-Po 5000 mAh
Charging Details
Wired, PD3.0Wireless
65W wired, PD3.0, QC4
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✓
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
Unfolded: 139.7 x 158.7 x 5.8 mmFolded: 139.7 x 79.5 x 12.1 mm
163.3 x 73.6 x 8.4 mm (6.43 x 2.90 x 0.33 in)
Weight
283 g
204 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus) (folded), plastic front (unfolded), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus), aluminum frame
Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Porcelain, Obsidian
Black, Gold, Silver
Foldable
✓
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM +eSIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / CDMA2000 / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE (CA), 5G
HSPA, LTE (CA), 5G
5G
✓
✓
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 3.2, OTG
USB Type-C 3.1, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
Software
Operating System
Android 13, upgradable to Android 15, up to 5 major Android upgrades
Android 12, upgradable to Android 13, MyOS 13
OS Version
Android 13, upgradable to Android 15, up to 5 major Android upgrades
Android 12, upgradable to Android 13, MyOS 13
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
No
No