Xiaomi 17T Pro vs ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
The Xiaomi 17T Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads — 82/100 vs 73/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17T Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Xiaomi 17T Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,182,664 vs 1,420,808).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 17T Pro
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
What makes Xiaomi 17T Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3182664 vs 1420808
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 71/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 56/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 89/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 50/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 50 Ultra better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 199g vs 205g
- Better camera (86/100 vs 63/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Xiaomi 17T Pro vs the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17T Pro scores 9 points higher (82/100 vs 73/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads (93/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads (87/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (93/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17T Pro (86/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (87/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro and the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra are nearly equal (54/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Xiaomi 17T Pro | ZTE Axon 50 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 3182664 | 1420808 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3293 | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10243 | 4688 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2772x1280 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | — | 161.8×73.1×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $899 | — |
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 18:30 hrs, total 36:42 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Xiaomi 17T Pro and ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17T Pro leads ZTE Axon 50 Ultra by 124.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (93/100 vs 71/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17T Pro (86/100 vs 63/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (87/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro and the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra are nearly equal (54/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi 17T Pro or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17T Pro edges out the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 17T Pro and the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17T Pro has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 17T Pro or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 63/100).
Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 17T Pro or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17T Pro leads on performance (93/100 vs 71/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 17T Pro over the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
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 50 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.