Xiaomi 17 vs ZTE Axon 10 Pro

The Xiaomi 17 (2025) 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 leads — 87/100 vs 52/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,207,732 vs 824,513); the ZTE Axon 10 Pro is noticeably lighter (175g vs 191g).

The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 10 Pro by 35 points (87/100 vs 52/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 17
Performance 95
Display 85
Camera 81
Battery 87
Portability 63
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 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3207732 vs 824513
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 968
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 2731
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP

  • Higher performance (95/100 vs 54/100)
  • Better camera (81/100 vs 44/100)
  • Longer battery life (87/100 vs 27/100)
  • Better display (85/100 vs 82/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 10 Pro better?
  • Lighter: 175g vs 191g

  • Better portability (75/100 vs 63/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Xiaomi 17 vs the ZTE Axon 10 Pro, the Xiaomi 17 scores 35 points higher (87/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 10 Pro (95/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the ZTE Axon 10 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 10 Pro (81/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 10 Pro (87/100 vs 27/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 10 Pro is a bit better (75/100 vs 63/100).

Xiaomi 17: The Xiaomi 17 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 ZTE Axon 10 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
AnTuTu 3207732 824513
Geekbench Single 3566 968
Geekbench Multi 10162 2731
Display 6.3" LTPO AMOLED 6.5" AMOLED
Resolution 2656x1200 1080x2340
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 7000 mAh 4000 mAh
Charging 100W 18W
Wireless charging 50W
Main camera 50 MP 48 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 20 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 8 MP
Front camera 50 MP 20 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 6GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16 / HyperOS 3 Android 9.0 (Pie); MiFavor 9.1
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm 159.2×73.4×7.9 mm
Weight 191 g 175 g
Launch price $709
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 17
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
81
camera
ZTE Axon 10 Pro
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 20MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
44
camera
Display comparison
Xiaomi 17
  • 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2656x1200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
ZTE Axon 10 Pro
  • 6.5" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: —
82
display
Battery and charging
Xiaomi 17
  • 7000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
87
battery
ZTE Axon 10 Pro
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
27
battery
Overall performance score

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

Xiaomi 17 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
87/100
3207732 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 10 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
52/100 -289.0%
824513 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 leads ZTE Axon 10 Pro by 289.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Xiaomi 17
$709
ZTE Axon 10 Pro
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 10 Pro (95/100 vs 54/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the ZTE Axon 10 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 82/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 10 Pro (81/100 vs 44/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 10 Pro (87/100 vs 27/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 10 Pro is a bit better (75/100 vs 63/100).

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

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

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

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

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

The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 44/100).

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

The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 54/100).

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

The Xiaomi 17 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.