Xiaomi 17 Pro Max vs ZTE Axon 40 pro
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE Axon 40 pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads — 90/100 vs 58/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,998,145 vs 1,010,069); the ZTE Axon 40 pro is noticeably lighter (199g vs 219g).
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- Higher AnTuTu: 3998145 vs 1010069
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1298
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 3520
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 65W
- Higher refresh rate: 2160Hz vs 144Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 61/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 89/100)
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 199g vs 219g
- Better portability (52/100 vs 48/100)
Comparing the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max vs the ZTE Axon 40 pro, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 32 points higher (90/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 61/100). 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 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (98/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max and the ZTE Axon 40 pro are nearly equal (91/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (87/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (89/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max are nearly equal (52/100 vs 48/100).
| Specification | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max | ZTE Axon 40 pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 3998145 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1200x2608 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 2160 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 65W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 159 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16, HyperOS 3 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm | 162.9×72.9×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 219 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | — |
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 2160 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 7500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:28 hrs, total 36:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
We compared Xiaomi 17 Pro Max and ZTE Axon 40 pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads ZTE Axon 40 pro by 295.8% in our overall performance rating.
ZTE Axon 40 pro
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (98/100 vs 61/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max and the ZTE Axon 40 pro are nearly equal (91/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (87/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (89/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max are nearly equal (52/100 vs 48/100).
Which is better: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro by 32 points (90/100 vs 58/100).
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max and the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 90/100, the ZTE Axon 40 pro — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max or the ZTE Axon 40 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 40 pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 61/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max over the ZTE Axon 40 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. The ZTE Axon 40 pro is a better fit for active users.