Xiaomi 17 Max vs ZEED Z-One

The Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZEED Z-One (2026) runs on the MediaTek Helio G81. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 88/100 vs 38/100 (a 50-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 6000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 358,608); the ZEED Z-One is noticeably lighter (200g vs 219g).

The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the ZEED Z-One by 50 points (88/100 vs 38/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Xiaomi 17 Max

Performance 97
Display 81
Camera 90
Battery 90
Portability 40
Value for money 90

ZEED Z-One

Performance 30
Display 55
Camera 30
Battery 51
Portability 54
Value for money —

What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 358608
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 432
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1416
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 6000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP

  • Higher performance (97/100 vs 30/100)
  • Better camera (90/100 vs 30/100)
  • Longer battery life (90/100 vs 51/100)
  • Better display (81/100 vs 55/100)

What makes ZEED Z-One better?

  • Lighter: 200g vs 219g

  • Better portability (54/100 vs 40/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Xiaomi 17 Max vs the ZEED Z-One, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 50 points higher (88/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (97/100 vs 30/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the ZEED Z-One (97/100 vs 30/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the ZEED Z-One (81/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the ZEED Z-One (90/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the ZEED Z-One (90/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the ZEED Z-One is a bit better (54/100 vs 40/100).

Xiaomi 17 Max: The Xiaomi 17 Max 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 17 Max ZEED Z-One
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 MediaTek Helio G81
AnTuTu 3654776 358608
Geekbench Single 3639 432
Geekbench Multi 11047 1416
Display 6.9" LTPO AMOLED 6.7" IPS LCD
Resolution 2608x1200 720x1600
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 8000 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging 100W 18W
Wireless charging 50W 0W
Main camera 200 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 8 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 6GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 128GB
OS Android 16 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits —
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP64
Dimensions — 165.7×76.7×8.5 mm
Weight 219 g 200 g
Launch price $799 —

Camera comparison

Xiaomi 17 Max

  • Main: 200MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
90
camera

ZEED Z-One

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera

Display comparison

Xiaomi 17 Max

  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2608x1200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display

ZEED Z-One

  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
55
display

Battery and charging

Xiaomi 17 Max

  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
90
battery

ZEED Z-One

  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
51
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Xiaomi 17 Max and ZEED Z-One, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Xiaomi 17 Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
88/100
3654776 AnTuTu
ZEED Z-One MediaTek Helio G81
38/100 -919.2%
358608 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Max leads ZEED Z-One by 919.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Xiaomi 17 Max

$799

ZEED Z-One

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the ZEED Z-One (97/100 vs 30/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the ZEED Z-One (81/100 vs 55/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the ZEED Z-One (90/100 vs 30/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the ZEED Z-One (90/100 vs 51/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the ZEED Z-One is a bit better (54/100 vs 40/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Xiaomi 17 Max or the ZEED Z-One?

The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the ZEED Z-One by 50 points (88/100 vs 38/100).

What is the rating of the Xiaomi 17 Max and the ZEED Z-One?

The Xiaomi 17 Max has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the ZEED Z-One — 38/100.

Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 17 Max or the ZEED Z-One?

The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 30/100).

Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 17 Max or the ZEED Z-One?

The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 30/100).

Should you choose the Xiaomi 17 Max over the ZEED Z-One?

The Xiaomi 17 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.