Xiaomi 17 Pro vs ZTE Axon 40 pro
The Xiaomi 17 Pro (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 leads — 86/100 vs 58/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro has the bigger battery (6300 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,569,354 vs 1,010,069).
Xiaomi 17 Pro
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- Higher AnTuTu: 3569354 vs 1010069
- Better Geekbench Single: 3310 vs 1298
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10070 vs 3520
- Bigger battery: 6300 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 65W
- Lighter: 192g vs 199g
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 61/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 52/100)
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Better display (89/100 vs 85/100)
Comparing the Xiaomi 17 Pro vs the ZTE Axon 40 pro, the Xiaomi 17 Pro scores 28 points higher (86/100 vs 58/100). 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 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (84/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (95/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro and the Xiaomi 17 Pro are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (81/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (84/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 52/100).
| Specification | Xiaomi 17 Pro | ZTE Axon 40 pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2656x1220 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6300 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 65W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| 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 | 256GB / 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 | 151.1×71.8×8.0 mm | 162.9×72.9×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $825 | — |
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 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
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6300 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
We compared Xiaomi 17 Pro and ZTE Axon 40 pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro leads ZTE Axon 40 pro by 253.4% in our overall performance rating.
ZTE Axon 40 pro
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (95/100 vs 61/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro and the Xiaomi 17 Pro are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (81/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (84/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 52/100).
Which is better: the Xiaomi 17 Pro or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro by 28 points (86/100 vs 58/100).
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 17 Pro and the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the ZTE Axon 40 pro — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 17 Pro or the ZTE Axon 40 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 40 pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 61/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 17 Pro over the ZTE Axon 40 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. The ZTE Axon 40 pro is a better fit for active users.