Xiaomi 17T Pro vs ZTE Axon 30S

The Xiaomi 17T Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the ZTE Axon 30S (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads — 82/100 vs 54/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17T Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Xiaomi 17T Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,207,005 vs 1,010,069); the ZTE Axon 30S is noticeably lighter (189g vs 205g).

The Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S by 28 points (82/100 vs 54/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 17T Pro
Performance 93
Display 94
Camera 63
Battery 87
Portability 54
Value for money 76
ZTE Axon 30S
Performance 61
Display 79
Camera 43
Battery 33
Portability 67
Value for money
What makes Xiaomi 17T Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3207005 vs 1010069
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 1298
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 3520
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4200 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 55W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (93/100 vs 61/100)
  • Better camera (63/100 vs 43/100)
  • Longer battery life (87/100 vs 33/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 79/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 30S better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 189g vs 205g

  • Better portability (67/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Xiaomi 17T Pro vs the ZTE Axon 30S, the Xiaomi 17T Pro scores 28 points higher (82/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads (93/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads (63/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads (87/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (93/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (94/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (63/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (87/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (67/100 vs 54/100).

Xiaomi 17T Pro: The Xiaomi 17T Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
ZTE Axon 30S: The ZTE Axon 30S is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Xiaomi 17T Pro ZTE Axon 30S
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 9500 Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
AnTuTu 3207005 1010069
Geekbench Single 3228 1298
Geekbench Multi 9553 3520
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.9" AMOLED
Resolution 2772x1280 1080x2460
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 7000 mAh 4200 mAh
Charging 100W 55W
Wireless charging 50W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 512GB / 1TB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 12, MyOS 12
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 170.2×77.8×7.8 mm
Weight 205 g 189 g
Price $899
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 17T Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
63
camera
ZTE Axon 30S
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
43
camera
Display comparison
Xiaomi 17T Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1280
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display
ZTE Axon 30S
  • 6.9" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2460
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
Battery and charging
Xiaomi 17T Pro
  • 7000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 18:30 hrs, total 36:42 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
87
battery
ZTE Axon 30S
  • 4200 mAh
  • Wired: 55W
  • No wireless charging
33
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Xiaomi 17T Pro and ZTE Axon 30S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Xiaomi 17T Pro MediaTek Dimensity 9500
82/100
3207005 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 30S Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
54/100 -217.5%
1010069 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17T Pro leads ZTE Axon 30S by 217.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Xiaomi 17T Pro
$899
ZTE Axon 30S
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (93/100 vs 61/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (94/100 vs 79/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (63/100 vs 43/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (87/100 vs 33/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 30S is a bit better (67/100 vs 54/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi 17T Pro or the ZTE Axon 30S?

The Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S by 28 points (82/100 vs 54/100).

What is the rating of the Xiaomi 17T Pro and the ZTE Axon 30S?

The Xiaomi 17T Pro has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the ZTE Axon 30S — 54/100.

Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 17T Pro or the ZTE Axon 30S?

The Xiaomi 17T Pro leads on camera score (63/100 vs 43/100).

Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 17T Pro or the ZTE Axon 30S?

The Xiaomi 17T Pro leads on performance (93/100 vs 61/100).

Should you choose the Xiaomi 17T Pro over the ZTE Axon 30S?

The Xiaomi 17T Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE Axon 30S is a better fit for active users.