Xiaomi 17 Pro vs ZTE Axon 30S

The Xiaomi 17 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE Axon 30S (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads — 86/100 vs 54/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro has the bigger battery (6300 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,569,354 vs 1,010,069).

The Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S by 32 points (86/100 vs 54/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 17 Pro
Performance 95
Display 85
Camera 81
Battery 84
Portability 64
Value for money 84
ZTE Axon 30S
Performance 61
Display 79
Camera 43
Battery 33
Portability 67
Value for money
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3569354 vs 1010069
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3310 vs 1298
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 10070 vs 3520
  • Bigger battery: 6300 vs 4200 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 55W

  • Higher performance (95/100 vs 61/100)
  • Better camera (81/100 vs 43/100)
  • Longer battery life (84/100 vs 33/100)
  • Better display (85/100 vs 79/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 30S better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 189g vs 192g

  • Better portability (67/100 vs 64/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Xiaomi 17 Pro vs the ZTE Axon 30S, the Xiaomi 17 Pro scores 32 points higher (86/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (95/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (81/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (84/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (95/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (81/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (84/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 30S and the Xiaomi 17 Pro are nearly equal (67/100 vs 64/100).

Xiaomi 17 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.
ZTE Axon 30S: The ZTE Axon 30S is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Xiaomi 17 Pro ZTE Axon 30S
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
AnTuTu 3569354 1010069
Geekbench Single 3310 1298
Geekbench Multi 10070 3520
Display 6.3" LTPO AMOLED 6.9" AMOLED
Resolution 2656x1220 1080x2460
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6300 mAh 4200 mAh
Charging 100W 55W
Wireless charging 50W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 50 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16 / HyperOS 3 Android 12, MyOS 12
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 151.1×71.8×8.0 mm 170.2×77.8×7.8 mm
Weight 192 g 189 g
Price $825
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 17 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
81
camera
ZTE Axon 30S
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
43
camera
Display comparison
Xiaomi 17 Pro
  • 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2656x1220
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
ZTE Axon 30S
  • 6.9" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2460
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
Battery and charging
Xiaomi 17 Pro
  • 6300 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
84
battery
ZTE Axon 30S
  • 4200 mAh
  • Wired: 55W
  • No wireless charging
33
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Xiaomi 17 Pro and ZTE Axon 30S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Xiaomi 17 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
86/100
3569354 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 30S Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
54/100 -253.4%
1010069 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Pro leads ZTE Axon 30S by 253.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Xiaomi 17 Pro
$825
ZTE Axon 30S
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (95/100 vs 61/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (81/100 vs 43/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (84/100 vs 33/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 30S and the Xiaomi 17 Pro are nearly equal (67/100 vs 64/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi 17 Pro or the ZTE Axon 30S?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S by 32 points (86/100 vs 54/100).

What is the rating of the Xiaomi 17 Pro and the ZTE Axon 30S?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the ZTE Axon 30S — 54/100.

Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 17 Pro or the ZTE Axon 30S?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on camera score (81/100 vs 43/100).

Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 17 Pro or the ZTE Axon 30S?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 61/100).

Should you choose the Xiaomi 17 Pro over the ZTE Axon 30S?

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. The ZTE Axon 30S is a better fit for active users.