Xiaomi 15 Ultra vs ZTE Blade X1 5G
The Xiaomi 15 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the ZTE Blade X1 5G (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 40/100 (a 45-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,030,376 vs 597,974); the ZTE Blade X1 5G is noticeably lighter (190g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
ZTE Blade X1 5G
What makes Xiaomi 15 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3030376 vs 597974
- Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 799
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10200 vs 1836
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 44/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 57/100)
What makes ZTE Blade X1 5G better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 225g
- Better portability (52/100 vs 29/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Xiaomi 15 Ultra vs the ZTE Blade X1 5G, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra scores 45 points higher (85/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads (87/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade X1 5G (92/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade X1 5G (90/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade X1 5G (87/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade X1 5G (80/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade X1 5G notably outperforms the Xiaomi 15 Ultra (52/100 vs 29/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Xiaomi 15 Ultra | ZTE Blade X1 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G | |
| AnTuTu | 3030376 | 597974 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3050 | 799 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10200 | 1836 | |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 159 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / HyperOS 2 | Android 10 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3200 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.3×75.3×9.4 mm | 164.0×76.0×9.2 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | — |
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Blade X1 5G
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Blade X1 5G
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 12:19 hrs, total 30:03 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Blade X1 5G
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Xiaomi 15 Ultra and ZTE Blade X1 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads ZTE Blade X1 5G by 406.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Blade X1 5G
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade X1 5G (92/100 vs 44/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade X1 5G (90/100 vs 57/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade X1 5G (87/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade X1 5G (80/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade X1 5G notably outperforms the Xiaomi 15 Ultra (52/100 vs 29/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi 15 Ultra or the ZTE Blade X1 5G?
The Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade X1 5G by 45 points (85/100 vs 40/100).
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 15 Ultra and the ZTE Blade X1 5G?
The Xiaomi 15 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 85/100, the ZTE Blade X1 5G — 40/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 15 Ultra or the ZTE Blade X1 5G?
The Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads on camera score (87/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 15 Ultra or the ZTE Blade X1 5G?
The Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 44/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 15 Ultra over the ZTE Blade X1 5G?
The Xiaomi 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.