Xiaomi 17 Pro vs ZTE Axon 10 Pro
The Xiaomi 17 Pro (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 leads — 86/100 vs 52/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro has the bigger battery (6300 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,569,354 vs 824,513); the ZTE Axon 10 Pro is noticeably lighter (175g vs 192g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 17 Pro
ZTE Axon 10 Pro
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3569354 vs 824513
- Better Geekbench Single: 3310 vs 968
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10070 vs 2731
- Bigger battery: 6300 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 27/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 82/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 10 Pro better?
- Lighter: 175g vs 192g
- Better portability (75/100 vs 64/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Xiaomi 17 Pro vs the ZTE Axon 10 Pro, the Xiaomi 17 Pro scores 34 points higher (86/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (95/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (81/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (84/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 10 Pro (95/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro and the ZTE Axon 10 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 10 Pro (81/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 10 Pro (84/100 vs 27/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 10 Pro is a bit better (75/100 vs 64/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Xiaomi 17 Pro | ZTE Axon 10 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | |
| AnTuTu | 3569354 | 824513 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3310 | 968 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10070 | 2731 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | 6.5" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2656x1220 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 6300 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | — | |
| 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 | 256GB / 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 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 151.1×71.8×8.0 mm | 159.2×73.4×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | 175 g | |
| Launch price | $825 | — |
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- 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
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 10 Pro
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6300 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Axon 10 Pro
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Overall performance score
We compared Xiaomi 17 Pro and ZTE Axon 10 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro leads ZTE Axon 10 Pro by 332.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
ZTE Axon 10 Pro
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 10 Pro (95/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro and the ZTE Axon 10 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 10 Pro (81/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 10 Pro (84/100 vs 27/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 10 Pro is a bit better (75/100 vs 64/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi 17 Pro or the ZTE Axon 10 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 10 Pro by 34 points (86/100 vs 52/100).
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 17 Pro and the ZTE Axon 10 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the ZTE Axon 10 Pro — 52/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 17 Pro or the ZTE Axon 10 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on camera score (81/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 17 Pro or the ZTE Axon 10 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 17 Pro over the ZTE Axon 10 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.