Sony Xperia 10 VII vs ZTE Axon 10 Pro
The Sony Xperia 10 VII (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3, while the ZTE Axon 10 Pro (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 10 VII leads — 34/100 vs 18/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 10 VII has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Sony Xperia 10 VII is faster in AnTuTu (895,533 vs 824,513).
Sony Xperia 10 VII
ZTE Axon 10 Pro
- Higher AnTuTu: 895533 vs 824513
- Better Geekbench Single: 1015 vs 968
- Better Geekbench Multi: 2920 vs 2731
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 30W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Lighter: 168g vs 175g
- Higher performance (2/100 vs 1/100)
- Longer battery life (39/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (90/100 vs 81/100)
- Better value for money (79/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (39/100 vs 30/100)
Comparing the Sony Xperia 10 VII vs the ZTE Axon 10 Pro, the Sony Xperia 10 VII scores 16 points higher (34/100 vs 18/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII leads (39/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII leads (79/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII and the ZTE Axon 10 Pro are nearly equal (2/100 vs 1/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 10 Pro (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 10 Pro is a bit better (39/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 10 Pro (39/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII is a bit better (90/100 vs 81/100). In the "value for money" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 10 Pro (79/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Sony Xperia 10 VII | ZTE Axon 10 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | |
| AnTuTu | 895533 | 824513 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1015 | 968 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2920 | 2731 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.5" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 20 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 6GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 9.0 (Pie); MiFavor 9.1 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 153.0×72.0×8.3 mm | 159.2×73.4×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 168 g | 175 g | |
| Price | $449 | — |
Sony Xperia 10 VII
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
ZTE Axon 10 Pro
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 20MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Sony Xperia 10 VII
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 10 Pro
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Sony Xperia 10 VII
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 10 Pro
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
We compared Sony Xperia 10 VII and ZTE Axon 10 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 10 VII leads ZTE Axon 10 Pro by 8.6% in our overall performance rating.
ZTE Axon 10 Pro
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII and the ZTE Axon 10 Pro are nearly equal (2/100 vs 1/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 10 Pro (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 10 Pro is a bit better (39/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 10 Pro (39/100 vs 12/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII is a bit better (90/100 vs 81/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Sony Xperia 10 VII notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 10 Pro (79/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Sony Xperia 10 VII or the ZTE Axon 10 Pro?
The Sony Xperia 10 VII is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 10 Pro — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Sony Xperia 10 VII and the ZTE Axon 10 Pro?
The Sony Xperia 10 VII has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the ZTE Axon 10 Pro — 18/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sony Xperia 10 VII or the ZTE Axon 10 Pro?
The ZTE Axon 10 Pro leads on camera score (39/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Sony Xperia 10 VII over the ZTE Axon 10 Pro?
The Sony Xperia 10 VII is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE Axon 10 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.