Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) vs ZTE Axon 10 Pro

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE Axon 10 Pro (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads — 87/100 vs 52/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 824,513); the ZTE Axon 10 Pro is noticeably lighter (175g vs 224g).

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 10 Pro by 35 points (87/100 vs 52/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
Performance 98
Display 81
Camera 87
Battery 83
Portability 42
Value for money 86
ZTE Axon 10 Pro
Performance 54
Display 82
Camera 44
Battery 27
Portability 75
Value for money
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 824513
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 968
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2731
  • Bigger battery: 6800 vs 4000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 54/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 44/100)
  • Longer battery life (83/100 vs 27/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 10 Pro better?
  • Lighter: 175g vs 224g

  • Better display (82/100 vs 81/100)
  • Better portability (75/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) vs the ZTE Axon 10 Pro, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 35 points higher (87/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (98/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (87/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (83/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 10 Pro (98/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 10 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) are nearly equal (82/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 10 Pro (87/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 10 Pro (83/100 vs 27/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 10 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (75/100 vs 42/100).

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China): The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
ZTE Axon 10 Pro: The ZTE Axon 10 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) ZTE Axon 10 Pro
Processor Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
AnTuTu 3942923 824513
Geekbench Single 3640 968
Geekbench Multi 11033 2731
Display 6.9" LTPO AMOLED 6.5" AMOLED
Resolution 1200x2608 1080x2340
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 6800 mAh 4000 mAh
Charging 90W 18W
Wireless charging 50W
Main camera 50 MP 48 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 20 MP
Telephoto 200 MP 8 MP
Front camera 50 MP 20 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 6GB / 12GB
Storage 512GB / 1TB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 9.0 (Pie); MiFavor 9.1
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68/IP69 IP68
Dimensions 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm 159.2×73.4×7.9 mm
Weight 224 g 175 g
Launch price $892
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera
ZTE Axon 10 Pro
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 20MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
44
camera
Display comparison
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2608
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display
ZTE Axon 10 Pro
  • 6.5" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: —
82
display
Battery and charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
  • 6800 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
83
battery
ZTE Axon 10 Pro
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
27
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) and ZTE Axon 10 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
87/100
3942923 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 10 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
52/100 -378.2%
824513 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads ZTE Axon 10 Pro by 378.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
$892
ZTE Axon 10 Pro
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 10 Pro (98/100 vs 54/100).

display

In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 10 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) are nearly equal (82/100 vs 81/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 10 Pro (87/100 vs 44/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 10 Pro (83/100 vs 27/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 10 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (75/100 vs 42/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) or the ZTE Axon 10 Pro?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 10 Pro by 35 points (87/100 vs 52/100).

What is the rating of the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) and the ZTE Axon 10 Pro?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has a MobileRank rating of 87/100, the ZTE Axon 10 Pro — 52/100.

Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) or the ZTE Axon 10 Pro?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 44/100).

Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) or the ZTE Axon 10 Pro?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 54/100).

Should you choose the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) over the ZTE Axon 10 Pro?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE Axon 10 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.