Xiaomi 17 Ultra vs ZTE Axon 10 Pro

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm 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 leads — 82/100 vs 18/100 (a 64-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,593,401 vs 824,513); the ZTE Axon 10 Pro is noticeably lighter (175g vs 226g).

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 10 Pro by 64 points (82/100 vs 18/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
Performance 87
Display 100
Camera 93
Battery 72
Design 17
Value for money 41
ZTE Axon 10 Pro
Performance 1
Display 0
Camera 39
Battery 12
Design 81
Value for money 55
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3593401 vs 824513
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 968
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2731
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP

  • Higher performance (87/100 vs 1/100)
  • Better camera (93/100 vs 39/100)
  • Longer battery life (72/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 10 Pro better?
  • Lighter: 175g vs 226g

  • Better design/ergonomics (81/100 vs 17/100)
  • Better value for money (55/100 vs 41/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Xiaomi 17 Ultra vs the ZTE Axon 10 Pro, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 64 points higher (82/100 vs 18/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (87/100 vs 1/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (93/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (72/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the ZTE Axon 10 Pro leads (55/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 10 Pro (87/100 vs 1/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 10 Pro (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 10 Pro (93/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 10 Pro (72/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the ZTE Axon 10 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (81/100 vs 17/100). In the "value for money" category, the ZTE Axon 10 Pro is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).

Xiaomi 17 Ultra: The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.
ZTE Axon 10 Pro: The ZTE Axon 10 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Xiaomi 17 Ultra ZTE Axon 10 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
AnTuTu 3593401 824513
Geekbench Single 3640 968
Geekbench Multi 11033 2731
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.5" AMOLED
Resolution 3200x1440 1080x2340
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 6000 mAh 4000 mAh
Charging 90W 18W
Wireless charging 50W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 166
Main camera 50 MP 48 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 20 MP
Telephoto 200 MP 8 MP
Front camera 32 MP 20 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 6GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 9.0 (Pie); MiFavor 9.1
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm 159.2×73.4×7.9 mm
Weight 226 g 175 g
Price $999
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/1.63
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 32MP
93
camera
ZTE Axon 10 Pro
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 20MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
39
camera
Display comparison
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 3200x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
ZTE Axon 10 Pro
  • 6.5" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
  • 6000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 16:09 hrs, total 33:23 hrs
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
72
battery
ZTE Axon 10 Pro
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
Overall performance score

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

Xiaomi 17 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
82/100
3593401 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 10 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
18/100 -335.8%
824513 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads ZTE Axon 10 Pro by 335.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
$999
ZTE Axon 10 Pro
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 10 Pro (87/100 vs 1/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 10 Pro (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 10 Pro (93/100 vs 39/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 10 Pro (72/100 vs 12/100).

design

In the "design" category, the ZTE Axon 10 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (81/100 vs 17/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the ZTE Axon 10 Pro is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).

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

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 10 Pro by 64 points (82/100 vs 18/100).

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

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the ZTE Axon 10 Pro — 18/100.

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

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 39/100).

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

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on performance (87/100 vs 1/100).

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

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The ZTE Axon 10 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.