Xiaomi 17T Pro vs ZTE Axon 40 pro
The Xiaomi 17T Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the ZTE Axon 40 pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads — 82/100 vs 58/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17T Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Xiaomi 17T Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,207,005 vs 1,010,069).
Xiaomi 17T Pro
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- Higher AnTuTu: 3207005 vs 1010069
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 1298
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 3520
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 65W
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 61/100)
- Better camera (63/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 89/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 52/100)
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 199g vs 205g
- Overall rating 58/100
Comparing the Xiaomi 17T Pro vs the ZTE Axon 40 pro, the Xiaomi 17T Pro scores 24 points higher (82/100 vs 58/100). 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 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads (87/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (93/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (63/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (87/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro and the ZTE Axon 40 pro are nearly equal (54/100 vs 52/100).
| Specification | Xiaomi 17T Pro | ZTE Axon 40 pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 3207005 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3228 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9553 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2772x1280 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 65W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 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 / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 162.9×72.9×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $899 | — |
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 18:30 hrs, total 36:42 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
We compared Xiaomi 17T Pro and ZTE Axon 40 pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17T Pro leads ZTE Axon 40 pro by 217.5% in our overall performance rating.
ZTE Axon 40 pro
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (93/100 vs 61/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (63/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (87/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro and the ZTE Axon 40 pro are nearly equal (54/100 vs 52/100).
Which is better: the Xiaomi 17T Pro or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro by 24 points (82/100 vs 58/100).
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 17T Pro and the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Xiaomi 17T Pro has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the ZTE Axon 40 pro — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 17T Pro or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Xiaomi 17T Pro leads on camera score (63/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 17T Pro or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Xiaomi 17T Pro leads on performance (93/100 vs 61/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 17T Pro over the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
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 40 pro is a better fit for active users.