Xiaomi 17 Max vs ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
The Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 88/100 vs 71/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 64 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 1,290,942); the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is noticeably lighter (204g vs 219g).
Xiaomi 17 Max
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 1290942
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1675
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 4453
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 65W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 69/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 86/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 80/100)
- Lighter: 204g vs 219g
- Better portability (52/100 vs 40/100)
Comparing the Xiaomi 17 Max vs the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 17 points higher (88/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (97/100 vs 69/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (97/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra are nearly equal (81/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra are nearly equal (90/100 vs 86/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (90/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a bit better (52/100 vs 40/100).
| Specification | Xiaomi 17 Max | ZTE Axon 40 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 3654776 | 1290942 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 1675 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 4453 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2608x1200 | 1116x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 65W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.3×73.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 219 g | 204 g | |
| Price | $799 | — |
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
We compared Xiaomi 17 Max and ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Max leads ZTE Axon 40 Ultra by 183.1% in our overall performance rating.
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (97/100 vs 69/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra are nearly equal (81/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra are nearly equal (90/100 vs 86/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (90/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a bit better (52/100 vs 40/100).
Which is better: the Xiaomi 17 Max or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Max is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 17 Max and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Max has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra — 71/100.
Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 17 Max or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 69/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 17 Max over the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
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. The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.