Xiaomi 17 Pro Max vs ZTE Axon 11 4G

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (2025) 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 Pro Max leads — 88/100 vs 38/100 (a 50-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 303,398); the ZTE Axon 11 4G is noticeably lighter (168g vs 219g).

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 11 4G by 50 points (88/100 vs 38/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max

Performance 98
Display 81
Camera 87
Battery 89
Portability 48
Value for money 86

ZTE Axon 11 4G

Performance 20
Display 82
Camera 36
Battery 32
Portability 80
Value for money —

What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro Max better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3998145 vs 303398
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 341
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 779
  • Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 20/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 36/100)
  • Longer battery life (89/100 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 48/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max vs the ZTE Axon 11 4G, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 50 points higher (88/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 20/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 11 4G (98/100 vs 20/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 11 4G 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 11 4G (87/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 11 4G (89/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 11 4G significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (80/100 vs 48/100).

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, budget-conscious buyers.

Specs comparison

Specification Xiaomi 17 Pro Max ZTE Axon 11 4G
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 MediaTek Helio P70
AnTuTu 3998145 303398
Geekbench Single 3639 341
Geekbench Multi 11047 779
Display 6.9" LTPO AMOLED 6.5" AMOLED
Resolution 1200x2608 1080x2340
Refresh rate 120 Hz —
Battery 7500 mAh 4000 mAh
Charging 100W —
Wireless charging 50W —
DXOMark (camera) 159 —
Main camera 50 MP 48 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 50 MP 20 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 6GB
Storage 512GB / 1TB 128GB
OS Android 16 Android 10, MiFavor 10
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits —
NFC yes —
Protection IP68 —
Dimensions 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm 159.2×73.4×7.9 mm
Weight 219 g 168 g
Launch price $999 —

Camera comparison

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max

  • Main: 50MP f/1.69
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera

ZTE Axon 11 4G

  • Main: 48MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
36
camera

Display comparison

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max

  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2608
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display

ZTE Axon 11 4G

  • 6.5" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: —
82
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
89
battery

ZTE Axon 11 4G

  • 4000 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
32
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Xiaomi 17 Pro Max and ZTE Axon 11 4G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
88/100
3998145 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 11 4G MediaTek Helio P70
38/100 -1217.8%
303398 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads ZTE Axon 11 4G by 1217.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max

$999

ZTE Axon 11 4G

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 11 4G (98/100 vs 20/100).

display

In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 11 4G 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 11 4G (87/100 vs 36/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 11 4G (89/100 vs 32/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 11 4G significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (80/100 vs 48/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max or the ZTE Axon 11 4G?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 11 4G by 50 points (88/100 vs 38/100).

What is the rating of the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max and the ZTE Axon 11 4G?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the ZTE Axon 11 4G — 38/100.

Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max or the ZTE Axon 11 4G?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 36/100).

Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max or the ZTE Axon 11 4G?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 20/100).

Should you choose the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max over the ZTE Axon 11 4G?

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.