Xiaomi 17 Pro vs ZTE Blade A56
The Xiaomi 17 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE Blade A56 (2025) runs on the Unisoc T7200. 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 13 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Blade A56 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 17 Pro
ZTE Blade A56
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3310 vs 560
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10070 vs 1700
- Bigger battery: 6300 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 192g vs 193g
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 30/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 60/100)
What makes ZTE Blade A56 better?
- Overall rating 32/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Xiaomi 17 Pro vs the ZTE Blade A56, the Xiaomi 17 Pro scores 54 points higher (86/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (95/100 vs 30/100). 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 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A56 (95/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A56 (85/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A56 (81/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A56 (84/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro and the ZTE Blade A56 are nearly equal (64/100 vs 60/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Xiaomi 17 Pro | ZTE Blade A56 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Unisoc T7200 | |
| AnTuTu | 3569354 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3310 | 560 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10070 | 1700 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2656x1220 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 6300 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 10W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 151.1×71.8×8.0 mm | 167.6×77.4×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | 193 g | |
| Launch price | $825 | — |
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE Blade A56
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Blade A56
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6300 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Blade A56
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- Wireless charging: no data
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
ZTE Blade A56
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A56 (95/100 vs 30/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A56 (85/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A56 (81/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A56 (84/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro and the ZTE Blade A56 are nearly equal (64/100 vs 60/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi 17 Pro or the ZTE Blade A56?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A56 by 54 points (86/100 vs 32/100).
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 17 Pro and the ZTE Blade A56?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the ZTE Blade A56 — 32/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 17 Pro or the ZTE Blade A56?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on camera score (81/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 17 Pro or the ZTE Blade A56?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 17 Pro over the ZTE Blade A56?
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.