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 — 88/100 vs 52/100 (a 36-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).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
ZTE Axon 10 Pro
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3998145 vs 824513
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 968
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2731
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 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 48/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max vs the ZTE Axon 10 Pro, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 36 points higher (88/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 10 Pro (98/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 10 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max are nearly equal (82/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 10 Pro (87/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 10 Pro (89/100 vs 27/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 10 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (75/100 vs 48/100).
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 | 3639 | 968 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2731 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | 6.5" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1200x2608 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | — | |
| 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 | Android 9.0 (Pie); MiFavor 9.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm | 159.2×73.4×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 219 g | 175 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | — |
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.69
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE Axon 10 Pro
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 20MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 10 Pro
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
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
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
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 leads ZTE Axon 10 Pro by 384.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
ZTE Axon 10 Pro
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 10 Pro (98/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 10 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max are nearly equal (82/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 10 Pro (87/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 10 Pro (89/100 vs 27/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 10 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (75/100 vs 48/100).
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 36 points (88/100 vs 52/100).
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 88/100, the ZTE Axon 10 Pro — 52/100.
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 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max or the ZTE Axon 10 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 54/100).
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, budget-conscious buyers.