Xiaomi 18 Pro vs ZTE Blade A55

The Xiaomi 18 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6, while the ZTE Blade A55 (2024) runs on the Unisoc. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads — 92/100 vs 29/100 (a 63-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 13 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Blade A55 doesn't.

The Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A55 by 63 points (92/100 vs 29/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Xiaomi 18 Pro

Performance 100
Display 82
Camera 100
Battery 87
Portability 52
Value for money 98

ZTE Blade A55

Performance —
Display 43
Camera 10
Battery 43
Portability 46
Value for money —

What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro better?

  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 10W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Better camera (100/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (87/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better display (82/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better portability (52/100 vs 46/100)

What makes ZTE Blade A55 better?


  • Overall rating 29/100

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Xiaomi 18 Pro vs the ZTE Blade A55, the Xiaomi 18 Pro scores 63 points higher (92/100 vs 29/100). 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 43/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A55 (82/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A55 (100/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A55 (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 46/100).

Xiaomi 18 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.

Specs comparison

Specification Xiaomi 18 Pro ZTE Blade A55
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Unisoc
AnTuTu 4888150 —
Geekbench Single 4301 —
Geekbench Multi 12490 —
Display 6.4" LTPO AMOLED 6.8" IPS LCD
Resolution 1120x2436 720x1600
Refresh rate 120 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 7000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 100W 10W
Wireless charging 50W 0W
Main camera 200 MP 13 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 200 MP 0 MP
Front camera 50 MP 8 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 4GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 64GB / 128GB
OS Android 17 Android 14 (Go edition)
Brightness (peak) 4000 nits —
NFC yes no
Protection IP68/IP69 —
Dimensions 151.8×72.0×8.5 mm 167.7×77.4×8.5 mm
Weight 203 g —
Launch price $845 —

Camera comparison

Xiaomi 18 Pro

  • Main: 200MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 50MP
100
camera

ZTE Blade A55

  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 8MP
10
camera

Display comparison

Xiaomi 18 Pro

  • 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1120x2436
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
82
display

ZTE Blade A55

  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
43
display

Battery and charging

Xiaomi 18 Pro

  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
87
battery

ZTE Blade A55

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 10W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Xiaomi 18 Pro

$845

ZTE Blade A55

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A55 (82/100 vs 43/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A55 (100/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A55 (87/100 vs 43/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 46/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Xiaomi 18 Pro or the ZTE Blade A55?

The Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A55 by 63 points (92/100 vs 29/100).

What is the rating of the Xiaomi 18 Pro and the ZTE Blade A55?

The Xiaomi 18 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the ZTE Blade A55 — 29/100.

Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 18 Pro or the ZTE Blade A55?

The Xiaomi 18 Pro leads on camera score (100/100 vs 10/100).

Should you choose the Xiaomi 18 Pro over the ZTE Blade A55?

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.