Xiaomi 17 Max vs ZTE Axon 10 Pro

The Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE Axon 10 Pro (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 88/100 vs 52/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 48 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 824,513); the ZTE Axon 10 Pro is noticeably lighter (175g vs 219g).

The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 10 Pro by 36 points (88/100 vs 52/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Xiaomi 17 Max

Performance 97
Display 81
Camera 90
Battery 90
Portability 40
Value for money 90

ZTE Axon 10 Pro

Performance 54
Display 82
Camera 44
Battery 27
Portability 75
Value for money —

What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 824513
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 968
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2731
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP

  • Higher performance (97/100 vs 54/100)
  • Better camera (90/100 vs 44/100)
  • Longer battery life (90/100 vs 27/100)

What makes ZTE Axon 10 Pro better?

  • Lighter: 175g vs 219g

  • Better display (82/100 vs 81/100)
  • Better portability (75/100 vs 40/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Xiaomi 17 Max vs the ZTE Axon 10 Pro, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 36 points higher (88/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (97/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 10 Pro (97/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 10 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Max are nearly equal (82/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 10 Pro (90/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 10 Pro (90/100 vs 27/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 10 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (75/100 vs 40/100).

Xiaomi 17 Max: The Xiaomi 17 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.

Specs comparison

Specification Xiaomi 17 Max ZTE Axon 10 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
AnTuTu 3654776 824513
Geekbench Single 3639 968
Geekbench Multi 11047 2731
Display 6.9" LTPO AMOLED 6.5" AMOLED
Resolution 2608x1200 1080x2340
Refresh rate 120 Hz —
Battery 8000 mAh 4000 mAh
Charging 100W 18W
Wireless charging 50W —
Main camera 200 MP 48 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 20 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 8 MP
Front camera 32 MP 20 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 6GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 9.0 (Pie); MiFavor 9.1
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits —
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions — 159.2×73.4×7.9 mm
Weight 219 g 175 g
Launch price $799 —

Camera comparison

Xiaomi 17 Max

  • Main: 200MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
90
camera

ZTE Axon 10 Pro

  • Main: 48MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 20MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
44
camera

Display comparison

Xiaomi 17 Max

  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2608x1200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display

ZTE Axon 10 Pro

  • 6.5" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: —
82
display

Battery and charging

Xiaomi 17 Max

  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
90
battery

ZTE Axon 10 Pro

  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
27
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Xiaomi 17 Max and ZTE Axon 10 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Xiaomi 17 Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
88/100
3654776 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 10 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
52/100 -343.3%
824513 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Max leads ZTE Axon 10 Pro by 343.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Xiaomi 17 Max

$799

ZTE Axon 10 Pro

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 10 Pro (97/100 vs 54/100).

display

In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 10 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Max are nearly equal (82/100 vs 81/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 10 Pro (90/100 vs 44/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 10 Pro (90/100 vs 27/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 10 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (75/100 vs 40/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Xiaomi 17 Max or the ZTE Axon 10 Pro?

The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 10 Pro by 36 points (88/100 vs 52/100).

What is the rating of the Xiaomi 17 Max and the ZTE Axon 10 Pro?

The Xiaomi 17 Max has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the ZTE Axon 10 Pro — 52/100.

Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 17 Max or the ZTE Axon 10 Pro?

The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 44/100).

Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 17 Max or the ZTE Axon 10 Pro?

The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 54/100).

Should you choose the Xiaomi 17 Max over the ZTE Axon 10 Pro?

The Xiaomi 17 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.