Xiaomi 17 Pro vs ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
The Xiaomi 17 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads — 86/100 vs 70/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro has the bigger battery (6300 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,569,354 vs 1,294,871).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 17 Pro
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3569354 vs 1294871
- Better Geekbench Single: 3310 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10070 vs 4188
- Bigger battery: 6300 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 65W
- Lighter: 192g vs 204g
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 68/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 52/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 Ultra better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (86/100 vs 81/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Xiaomi 17 Pro vs the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Pro scores 16 points higher (86/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (95/100 vs 68/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (84/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (95/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a bit better (86/100 vs 81/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (84/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Xiaomi 17 Pro | ZTE Axon 40 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 3569354 | 1294871 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3310 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10070 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2656x1220 | 1116x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6300 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 65W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 151.1×71.8×8.0 mm | 163.3×73.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | 204 g | |
| Launch price | $825 | — |
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6300 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Xiaomi 17 Pro and ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro leads ZTE Axon 40 Ultra by 175.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (95/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a bit better (86/100 vs 81/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (84/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi 17 Pro or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 17 Pro and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 17 Pro or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 81/100).
Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 17 Pro or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 17 Pro over the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
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 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.