Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 vs ZTE Axon 10 Pro
Comparing the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 (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 doesn't.
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
ZTE Axon 10 Pro
- Overall rating 5/100
- 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)
Comparing the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 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 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 (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 (81/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 | 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) | 600 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 159.2×73.4×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | — | 175 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
- Main: —
- Front: —
ZTE Axon 10 Pro
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 20MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
- 1.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 466x466
- Refresh rate: —
ZTE Axon 10 Pro
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3
- —
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 10 Pro
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 10 Pro and the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 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 (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 (81/100 vs 50/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 or the ZTE Axon 10 Pro?
The ZTE Axon 10 Pro is noticeably better than the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 and the ZTE Axon 10 Pro?
The Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 has a MobileRank rating of 5/100, the ZTE Axon 10 Pro — 18/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 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 over the ZTE Axon 10 Pro?
The Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 is a better fit for everyday use. The ZTE Axon 10 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.