Xiaomi 17 Pro vs ZTE Blade A34
The Xiaomi 17 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE Blade A34 (2024) runs on the Spreadtrum Unisoc. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads — 86/100 vs 32/100 (a 54-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro has the bigger battery (6300 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 8 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Blade A34 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 17 Pro
ZTE Blade A34
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 6300 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
- Better camera (81/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 39/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 62/100)
What makes ZTE Blade A34 better?
- Lighter: 185g vs 192g
- Overall rating 32/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Xiaomi 17 Pro vs the ZTE Blade A34, the Xiaomi 17 Pro scores 54 points higher (86/100 vs 32/100). 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 52/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A34 (85/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A34 (81/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A34 (84/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro and the ZTE Blade A34 are nearly equal (64/100 vs 62/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Xiaomi 17 Pro | ZTE Blade A34 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Spreadtrum Unisoc | |
| AnTuTu | 3569354 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3310 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10070 | — | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | 6.6" LCD IPS | |
| Resolution | 2656x1220 | 720x1612 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 6300 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB | |
| 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 | 164.0×75.8×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | 185 g | |
| Launch price | $825 | — |
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE Blade A34
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Blade A34
- 6.6" LCD IPS
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6300 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Blade A34
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
ZTE Blade A34
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A34 (85/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A34 (81/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A34 (84/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro and the ZTE Blade A34 are nearly equal (64/100 vs 62/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi 17 Pro or the ZTE Blade A34?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A34 by 54 points (86/100 vs 32/100).
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 17 Pro and the ZTE Blade A34?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the ZTE Blade A34 — 32/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 17 Pro or the ZTE Blade A34?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on camera score (81/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 17 Pro over the ZTE Blade A34?
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.