Xiaomi 17 Pro vs ZTE Blade A3 Plus
The Xiaomi 17 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE Blade A3 Plus (2022) runs on the MediaTek. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads — 86/100 vs 20/100 (a 66-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro has the bigger battery (6300 mAh vs 2050); the main camera is 50 MP vs 5 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Blade A3 Plus doesn't; the Xiaomi 17 Pro is thinner (8.0mm vs 10.5mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 17 Pro
ZTE Blade A3 Plus
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 6300 vs 2050 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 5MP
- Better camera (81/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 36/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 51/100)
What makes ZTE Blade A3 Plus better?
- Lighter: 188g vs 192g
- Overall rating 20/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Xiaomi 17 Pro vs the ZTE Blade A3 Plus, the Xiaomi 17 Pro scores 66 points higher (86/100 vs 20/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (81/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (84/100 vs 15/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A3 Plus (85/100 vs 36/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A3 Plus (81/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A3 Plus (84/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Xiaomi 17 Pro | ZTE Blade A3 Plus | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek | |
| AnTuTu | 3569354 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3310 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10070 | — | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | 5.0" TFT LCD | |
| Resolution | 2656x1220 | 480x960 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 6300 mAh | 2050 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 5 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 3 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 2GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | — | |
| OS | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | Android 11 (Go edition) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 151.1×71.8×8.0 mm | 137.0×68.0×10.5 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | $825 | — |
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE Blade A3 Plus
- Main: 5MP
- Front: 3MP
Display comparison
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Blade A3 Plus
- 5.0" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 480x960
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6300 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Blade A3 Plus
- 2050 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Benchmarks
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display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A3 Plus (85/100 vs 36/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A3 Plus (81/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A3 Plus (84/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi 17 Pro or the ZTE Blade A3 Plus?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A3 Plus by 66 points (86/100 vs 20/100).
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 17 Pro and the ZTE Blade A3 Plus?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the ZTE Blade A3 Plus — 20/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 17 Pro or the ZTE Blade A3 Plus?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on camera score (81/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 17 Pro over the ZTE Blade A3 Plus?
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.