Xiaomi 18 Pro vs ZTE Blade A3 Plus
The Xiaomi 18 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, while the ZTE Blade A3 Plus (2022) runs on the MediaTek. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads — 92/100 vs 20/100 (a 72-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 2050); the main camera is 200 MP vs 5 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Blade A3 Plus doesn't; the ZTE Blade A3 Plus is noticeably lighter (188g vs 203g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 18 Pro
ZTE Blade A3 Plus
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 2050 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 5MP
- Better camera (100/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 36/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 51/100)
What makes ZTE Blade A3 Plus better?
- Lighter: 188g vs 203g
- Overall rating 20/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Xiaomi 18 Pro vs the ZTE Blade A3 Plus, the Xiaomi 18 Pro scores 72 points higher (92/100 vs 20/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (100/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (87/100 vs 15/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A3 Plus (82/100 vs 36/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A3 Plus (100/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A3 Plus (87/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro and the ZTE Blade A3 Plus are nearly equal (52/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Xiaomi 18 Pro | ZTE Blade A3 Plus | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | MediaTek | |
| AnTuTu | 4888150 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 4301 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12490 | — | |
| Display | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | 5.0" TFT LCD | |
| Resolution | 1120x2436 | 480x960 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 2050 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 5 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 3 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 2GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | — | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 11 (Go edition) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 151.8×72.0×8.5 mm | 137.0×68.0×10.5 mm | |
| Weight | 203 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | $845 | — |
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE Blade A3 Plus
- Main: 5MP
- Front: 3MP
Display comparison
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1120x2436
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Blade A3 Plus
- 5.0" TFT LCD
- Resolution: 480x960
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Blade A3 Plus
- 2050 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Benchmarks
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display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A3 Plus (82/100 vs 36/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A3 Plus (100/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A3 Plus (87/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro and the ZTE Blade A3 Plus are nearly equal (52/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi 18 Pro or the ZTE Blade A3 Plus?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A3 Plus by 72 points (92/100 vs 20/100).
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 18 Pro and the ZTE Blade A3 Plus?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the ZTE Blade A3 Plus — 20/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 18 Pro or the ZTE Blade A3 Plus?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro leads on camera score (100/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 18 Pro over the ZTE Blade A3 Plus?
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.