Xiaomi 17 Pro vs ZTE Libero 5G III
The Xiaomi 17 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE Libero 5G III (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700 (). By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads — 86/100 vs 38/100 (a 48-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro has the bigger battery (6300 mAh vs 4120); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,569,354 vs 515,647); the Xiaomi 17 Pro is noticeably lighter (192g vs 207g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 17 Pro
ZTE Libero 5G III
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3569354 vs 515647
- Better Geekbench Single: 3310 vs 690
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10070 vs 1736
- Bigger battery: 6300 vs 4120 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Lighter: 192g vs 207g
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 40/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 43/100)
What makes ZTE Libero 5G III better?
- Overall rating 38/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Xiaomi 17 Pro vs the ZTE Libero 5G III, the Xiaomi 17 Pro scores 48 points higher (86/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (95/100 vs 40/100). 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 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III (95/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro and the ZTE Libero 5G III are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III (81/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III (84/100 vs 36/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III (64/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Xiaomi 17 Pro | ZTE Libero 5G III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 700 () | |
| AnTuTu | 3569354 | 515647 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3310 | 690 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10070 | 1736 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2656x1220 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 6300 mAh | 4120 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| 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 | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 151.1×71.8×8.0 mm | 78.0×168.0×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | 207 g | |
| Launch price | $825 | — |
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE Libero 5G III
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Libero 5G III
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6300 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Libero 5G III
- 4120 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Xiaomi 17 Pro and ZTE Libero 5G III, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro leads ZTE Libero 5G III by 592.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Libero 5G III
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III (95/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro and the ZTE Libero 5G III are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III (81/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III (84/100 vs 36/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III (64/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi 17 Pro or the ZTE Libero 5G III?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III by 48 points (86/100 vs 38/100).
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 17 Pro and the ZTE Libero 5G III?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the ZTE Libero 5G III — 38/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 17 Pro or the ZTE Libero 5G III?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on camera score (81/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 17 Pro or the ZTE Libero 5G III?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 17 Pro over the ZTE Libero 5G III?
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.