Xiaomi 17 Pro Max vs ZTE Axon 10 Pro

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (2025) 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 Pro Max leads — 84/100 vs 18/100 (a 66-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,998,145 vs 824,513); the ZTE Axon 10 Pro is noticeably lighter (175g vs 219g).

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 10 Pro by 66 points (84/100 vs 18/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
Performance 92
Display 100
Camera 87
Battery 82
Design 26
Value for money 41
ZTE Axon 10 Pro
Performance 1
Display 0
Camera 39
Battery 12
Design 81
Value for money 55
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3998145 vs 824513
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 968
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2731
  • Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 1/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 39/100)
  • Longer battery life (82/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 10 Pro better?
  • Lighter: 175g vs 219g

  • Better design/ergonomics (81/100 vs 26/100)
  • Better value for money (55/100 vs 41/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max vs the ZTE Axon 10 Pro, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 66 points higher (84/100 vs 18/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 1/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (82/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the ZTE Axon 10 Pro leads (55/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 10 Pro (92/100 vs 1/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 10 Pro (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 10 Pro (87/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 10 Pro (82/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the ZTE Axon 10 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (81/100 vs 26/100). In the "value for money" category, the ZTE Axon 10 Pro is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max: The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.
ZTE Axon 10 Pro: The ZTE Axon 10 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Xiaomi 17 Pro Max ZTE Axon 10 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
AnTuTu 3998145 824513
Geekbench Single 3640 968
Geekbench Multi 11033 2731
Display 6.9" LTPO AMOLED 6.5" AMOLED
Resolution 1200x2608 1080x2340
Refresh rate 2160 Hz
Battery 7500 mAh 4000 mAh
Charging 100W 18W
Wireless charging 50W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 159
Main camera 50 MP 48 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 20 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 8 MP
Front camera 50 MP 20 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 6GB / 12GB
Storage 512GB / 1TB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16, HyperOS 3 Android 9.0 (Pie); MiFavor 9.1
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm 159.2×73.4×7.9 mm
Weight 219 g 175 g
Price $999
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera
ZTE Axon 10 Pro
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 20MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
39
camera
Display comparison
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2608
  • Refresh rate: 2160 Hz
100
display
ZTE Axon 10 Pro
  • 6.5" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
  • 7500 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 16:28 hrs, total 36:26 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
82
battery
ZTE Axon 10 Pro
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
Overall performance score

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

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
84/100
3998145 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 10 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
18/100 -384.9%
824513 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads ZTE Axon 10 Pro by 384.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
$999
ZTE Axon 10 Pro
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 10 Pro (92/100 vs 1/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 10 Pro (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 10 Pro (87/100 vs 39/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 10 Pro (82/100 vs 12/100).

design

In the "design" category, the ZTE Axon 10 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (81/100 vs 26/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the ZTE Axon 10 Pro is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).

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

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 10 Pro by 66 points (84/100 vs 18/100).

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

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the ZTE Axon 10 Pro — 18/100.

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

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 39/100).

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

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (92/100 vs 1/100).

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

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The ZTE Axon 10 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.