Xiaomi 11i vs ZTE Axon 10 Pro

The Xiaomi 11i (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G, while the ZTE Axon 10 Pro (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 11i leads — 34/100 vs 18/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 11i has the bigger battery (5160 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 48 MP; the ZTE Axon 10 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Xiaomi 11i doesn't; the ZTE Axon 10 Pro is noticeably lighter (175g vs 207g).

The Xiaomi 11i is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 10 Pro — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 11i
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 41
Battery 51
Design 41
Value for money 55
ZTE Axon 10 Pro
Performance 1
Display 0
Camera 39
Battery 12
Design 81
Value for money 55
What makes Xiaomi 11i better?
  • Bigger battery: 5160 vs 4000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 67W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 48MP

  • Better camera (41/100 vs 39/100)
  • Longer battery life (51/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 10 Pro better?
  • Lighter: 175g vs 207g

  • Higher performance (1/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (81/100 vs 41/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Xiaomi 11i vs the ZTE Axon 10 Pro, the Xiaomi 11i scores 16 points higher (34/100 vs 18/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 11i leads (51/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 10 Pro and the Xiaomi 11i are nearly equal (1/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 11i significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 10 Pro (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 11i and the ZTE Axon 10 Pro are nearly equal (41/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 11i significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 10 Pro (51/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the ZTE Axon 10 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 11i (81/100 vs 41/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Xiaomi 11i: The Xiaomi 11i is a better fit for everyday use.
ZTE Axon 10 Pro: The ZTE Axon 10 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Xiaomi 11i ZTE Axon 10 Pro
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
AnTuTu 824513
Geekbench Single 968
Geekbench Multi 2731
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.5" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1080x2340
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 5160 mAh 4000 mAh
Charging 67W 18W
Main camera 108 MP 48 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 20 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 16 MP 20 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 6GB / 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 11, MIUI 12.5 Android 9.0 (Pie); MiFavor 9.1
Brightness (peak) 1200 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP53
Dimensions 163.7×76.2×8.3 mm 159.2×73.4×7.9 mm
Weight 207 g 175 g
Price
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 11i
  • Main: 108MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
41
camera
ZTE Axon 10 Pro
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 20MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
39
camera
Display comparison
Xiaomi 11i
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
ZTE Axon 10 Pro
  • 6.5" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Xiaomi 11i
  • 5160 mAh
  • Wired: 67W
  • No wireless charging
51
battery
ZTE Axon 10 Pro
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 10 Pro and the Xiaomi 11i are nearly equal (1/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 11i significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 10 Pro (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 11i and the ZTE Axon 10 Pro are nearly equal (41/100 vs 39/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 11i significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 10 Pro (51/100 vs 12/100).

design

In the "design" category, the ZTE Axon 10 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 11i (81/100 vs 41/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi 11i or the ZTE Axon 10 Pro?

The Xiaomi 11i is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 10 Pro — the overall rating gap is 16 points.

What is the rating of the Xiaomi 11i and the ZTE Axon 10 Pro?

The Xiaomi 11i has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the ZTE Axon 10 Pro — 18/100.

Should you choose the Xiaomi 11i over the ZTE Axon 10 Pro?

The Xiaomi 11i is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 10 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.