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 70/100 (a 18-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 1,294,871); the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is noticeably lighter (204g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 17 Max
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 1294871
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4188
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 65W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 86/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 80/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 Ultra better?
- Lighter: 204g vs 219g
- Better portability (52/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Xiaomi 17 Max vs the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 18 points higher (88/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (97/100 vs 68/100). 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 68/100). 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).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Xiaomi 17 Max | ZTE Axon 40 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 3654776 | 1294871 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 4188 | |
| 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 | |
| Launch price | $799 | — |
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
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
Battery and charging
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
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 182.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (97/100 vs 68/100).
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).
Frequently asked questions
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 18 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 — 70/100.
Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 17 Max or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 68/100).
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.