Xiaomi 17 Pro vs ZTE AXON 50 5G
The Xiaomi 17 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE AXON 50 5G (2023) runs on the Unisoc Tiger T760. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads — 86/100 vs 49/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro has the bigger battery (6300 mAh vs 4800); the Xiaomi 17 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,569,354 vs 628,581); the Xiaomi 17 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE AXON 50 5G doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 17 Pro
ZTE AXON 50 5G
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3569354 vs 628581
- Better Geekbench Single: 3310 vs 735
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10070 vs 2318
- Bigger battery: 6300 vs 4800 mAh
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 79/100)
What makes ZTE AXON 50 5G better?
- Lighter: 178g vs 192g
- Better portability (73/100 vs 64/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Xiaomi 17 Pro vs the ZTE AXON 50 5G, the Xiaomi 17 Pro scores 37 points higher (86/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (95/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (81/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (84/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE AXON 50 5G (95/100 vs 46/100). 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 50 5G (81/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE AXON 50 5G (84/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE AXON 50 5G is a bit better (73/100 vs 64/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Xiaomi 17 Pro | ZTE AXON 50 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Unisoc Tiger T760 | |
| AnTuTu | 3569354 | 628581 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3310 | 735 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10070 | 2318 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2656x1220 | 1080x2380 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6300 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | Android 13 Tiramisu | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 151.1×71.8×8.0 mm | 161.9×72.8×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | 178 g | |
| Launch price | $825 | — |
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE AXON 50 5G
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE AXON 50 5G
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2380
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6300 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE AXON 50 5G
- 4800 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Xiaomi 17 Pro and ZTE AXON 50 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro leads ZTE AXON 50 5G by 467.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE AXON 50 5G
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE AXON 50 5G (95/100 vs 46/100).
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 50 5G (81/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE AXON 50 5G (84/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE AXON 50 5G is a bit better (73/100 vs 64/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi 17 Pro or the ZTE AXON 50 5G?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE AXON 50 5G by 37 points (86/100 vs 49/100).
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 17 Pro and the ZTE AXON 50 5G?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the ZTE AXON 50 5G — 49/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 17 Pro or the ZTE AXON 50 5G?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on camera score (81/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 17 Pro or the ZTE AXON 50 5G?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 17 Pro over the ZTE AXON 50 5G?
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.