Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra vs ZTE Axon 10 Pro

Comparing the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra (2025) and the ZTE Axon 10 Pro (2019) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 10 Pro leads — 18/100 vs 5/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 10 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra doesn't.

The ZTE Axon 10 Pro is noticeably better than the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 0
Design 50
Value for money 55
ZTE Axon 10 Pro
Performance 1
Display 0
Camera 39
Battery 12
Design 81
Value for money 55
What makes Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra better?

  • Overall rating 5/100
What makes ZTE Axon 10 Pro better?

  • Higher performance (1/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (39/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (12/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (81/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra vs the ZTE Axon 10 Pro, the ZTE Axon 10 Pro scores 13 points higher (18/100 vs 5/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 10 Pro leads (39/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 10 Pro leads (12/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 10 Pro and the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra are nearly equal (1/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 10 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra (39/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 10 Pro is a bit better (12/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the ZTE Axon 10 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra (81/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra: The Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra is a better fit for everyday use.
ZTE Axon 10 Pro: The ZTE Axon 10 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra ZTE Axon 10 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
AnTuTu 824513
Geekbench Single 968
Geekbench Multi 2731
Display 1.4" AMOLED 6.5" AMOLED
Resolution 466x466 1080x2340
Refresh rate
Battery 4000 mAh
Charging 18W
Main camera 48 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 20 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 20 MP
RAM 6GB / 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 9.0 (Pie); MiFavor 9.1
Brightness (peak) 1000 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 159.2×73.4×7.9 mm
Weight 175 g
Price
Camera comparison
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra
  • Main: —
  • Front: —
0
camera
ZTE Axon 10 Pro
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 20MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
39
camera
Display comparison
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra
  • 1.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 466x466
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
ZTE Axon 10 Pro
  • 6.5" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra
  • No wireless charging
0
battery
ZTE Axon 10 Pro
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 10 Pro and the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra are nearly equal (1/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 10 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra (39/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 10 Pro is a bit better (12/100 vs 0/100).

design

In the "design" category, the ZTE Axon 10 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra (81/100 vs 50/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra or the ZTE Axon 10 Pro?

The ZTE Axon 10 Pro is noticeably better than the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 13 points.

What is the rating of the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra and the ZTE Axon 10 Pro?

The Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 5/100, the ZTE Axon 10 Pro — 18/100.

Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra or the ZTE Axon 10 Pro?

The ZTE Axon 10 Pro leads on camera score (39/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra over the ZTE Axon 10 Pro?

The Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 10 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.