Xiaomi 17 Max vs ZTE Axon 11 4G
The Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE Axon 11 4G (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio P70. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 88/100 vs 38/100 (a 50-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 303,398); the ZTE Axon 11 4G is noticeably lighter (168g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 17 Max
ZTE Axon 11 4G
What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 303398
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 341
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 779
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 20/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 36/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 32/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 11 4G better?
- Lighter: 168g vs 219g
- Better display (82/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (80/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Xiaomi 17 Max vs the ZTE Axon 11 4G, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 50 points higher (88/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (97/100 vs 20/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 11 4G (97/100 vs 20/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 11 4G 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 11 4G (90/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 11 4G (90/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 11 4G significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (80/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Xiaomi 17 Max | ZTE Axon 11 4G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Helio P70 | |
| AnTuTu | 3654776 | 303398 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 341 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 779 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | 6.5" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2608x1200 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 10, MiFavor 10 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 159.2×73.4×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 219 g | 168 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | — |
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Axon 11 4G
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 11 4G
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Axon 11 4G
- 4000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Xiaomi 17 Max and ZTE Axon 11 4G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Max leads ZTE Axon 11 4G by 1104.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 11 4G
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 11 4G (97/100 vs 20/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 11 4G 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 11 4G (90/100 vs 36/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 11 4G (90/100 vs 32/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 11 4G significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (80/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi 17 Max or the ZTE Axon 11 4G?
The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 11 4G by 50 points (88/100 vs 38/100).
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 17 Max and the ZTE Axon 11 4G?
The Xiaomi 17 Max has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the ZTE Axon 11 4G — 38/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 17 Max or the ZTE Axon 11 4G?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 36/100).
Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 17 Max or the ZTE Axon 11 4G?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 20/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 17 Max over the ZTE Axon 11 4G?
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.