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).
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
ZTE Axon 10 Pro
- 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)
- Lighter: 175g vs 219g
- Better design/ergonomics (81/100 vs 26/100)
- Better value for money (55/100 vs 41/100)
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).
| 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 | — |
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE Axon 10 Pro
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 20MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 2160 Hz
ZTE Axon 10 Pro
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 7500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:28 hrs, total 36:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Axon 10 Pro
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
We compared Xiaomi 17 Pro Max and ZTE Axon 10 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads ZTE Axon 10 Pro by 384.9% in our overall performance rating.
ZTE Axon 10 Pro
Price unknownperformance
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).
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.