Xiaomi 18 Pro vs ZTE Axon 10 Pro
The Xiaomi 18 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, while the ZTE Axon 10 Pro (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads — 92/100 vs 52/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 48 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,888,150 vs 824,513); the ZTE Axon 10 Pro is noticeably lighter (175g vs 203g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 18 Pro
ZTE Axon 10 Pro
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4888150 vs 824513
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 968
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 2731
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 27/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 10 Pro better?
- Lighter: 175g vs 203g
- Better portability (75/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Xiaomi 18 Pro vs the ZTE Axon 10 Pro, the Xiaomi 18 Pro scores 40 points higher (92/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (100/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (100/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (87/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 10 Pro (100/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 82/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 10 Pro (100/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 10 Pro (87/100 vs 27/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 10 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro (75/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Xiaomi 18 Pro | ZTE Axon 10 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | |
| AnTuTu | 4888150 | 824513 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4301 | 968 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12490 | 2731 | |
| Display | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | 6.5" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1120x2436 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 20 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 9.0 (Pie); MiFavor 9.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 151.8×72.0×8.5 mm | 159.2×73.4×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 203 g | 175 g | |
| Launch price | $845 | — |
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE Axon 10 Pro
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 20MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1120x2436
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 10 Pro
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Axon 10 Pro
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Overall performance score
We compared Xiaomi 18 Pro and ZTE Axon 10 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro leads ZTE Axon 10 Pro by 492.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 10 Pro
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 10 Pro (100/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 82/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 10 Pro (100/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 10 Pro (87/100 vs 27/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 10 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro (75/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi 18 Pro or the ZTE Axon 10 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 10 Pro by 40 points (92/100 vs 52/100).
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 18 Pro and the ZTE Axon 10 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the ZTE Axon 10 Pro — 52/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 18 Pro or the ZTE Axon 10 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro leads on camera score (100/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 18 Pro or the ZTE Axon 10 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 18 Pro over the ZTE Axon 10 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.