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).

The Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III by 48 points (86/100 vs 38/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 17 Pro
Performance 95
Display 85
Camera 81
Battery 84
Portability 64
Value for money 84
ZTE Libero 5G III
Performance 41
Display 81
Camera 10
Battery 36
Portability 43
Value for money
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3569354 vs 515647
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3310 vs 688
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 10070 vs 1794
  • Bigger battery: 6300 vs 4120 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
  • Lighter: 192g vs 207g

  • Higher performance (95/100 vs 41/100)
  • 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 41/100). 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 41/100). 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).

Xiaomi 17 Pro: 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.
ZTE Libero 5G III: The ZTE Libero 5G III is a better fit for everyday use.
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 688
Geekbench Multi 10070 1794
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/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
81
camera
ZTE Libero 5G III
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 8MP
10
camera
Display comparison
Xiaomi 17 Pro
  • 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2656x1220
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
ZTE Libero 5G III
  • 6.7" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: —
81
display
Battery and charging
Xiaomi 17 Pro
  • 6300 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
84
battery
ZTE Libero 5G III
  • 4120 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
36
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Xiaomi 17 Pro and ZTE Libero 5G III, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Xiaomi 17 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
86/100
3569354 AnTuTu
ZTE Libero 5G III MediaTek Dimensity 700 ()
38/100 -592.2%
515647 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Pro leads ZTE Libero 5G III by 592.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Xiaomi 17 Pro
$825
ZTE Libero 5G III
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III (95/100 vs 41/100).

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 41/100).

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. The ZTE Libero 5G III is a better fit for everyday use.