Xiaomi 17 Max vs ZTE Blade 11 Prime
The Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE Blade 11 Prime (2021) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 88/100 vs 21/100 (a 67-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 16 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 177,554); the Xiaomi 17 Max has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Blade 11 Prime doesn't; the ZTE Blade 11 Prime is noticeably lighter (190g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 17 Max
ZTE Blade 11 Prime
What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 177554
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 233
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 723
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 16MP
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 15/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 39/100)
What makes ZTE Blade 11 Prime better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 219g
- Better portability (57/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Xiaomi 17 Max vs the ZTE Blade 11 Prime, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 67 points higher (88/100 vs 21/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (97/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade 11 Prime (97/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade 11 Prime (81/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade 11 Prime (90/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade 11 Prime (90/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade 11 Prime notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (57/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Xiaomi 17 Max | ZTE Blade 11 Prime | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Helio P22 | |
| AnTuTu | 3654776 | 177554 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 233 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 723 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2608x1200 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 16 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 166.0×76.0×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 219 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | — |
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Blade 11 Prime
- Main: 16MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Blade 11 Prime
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Blade 11 Prime
- 4000 mAh
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Overall performance score
We compared Xiaomi 17 Max and ZTE Blade 11 Prime, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Max leads ZTE Blade 11 Prime by 1958.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Blade 11 Prime
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade 11 Prime (97/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade 11 Prime (81/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade 11 Prime (90/100 vs 15/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade 11 Prime (90/100 vs 32/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade 11 Prime notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (57/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi 17 Max or the ZTE Blade 11 Prime?
The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade 11 Prime by 67 points (88/100 vs 21/100).
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 17 Max and the ZTE Blade 11 Prime?
The Xiaomi 17 Max has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the ZTE Blade 11 Prime — 21/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 17 Max or the ZTE Blade 11 Prime?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 15/100).
Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 17 Max or the ZTE Blade 11 Prime?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 17 Max over the ZTE Blade 11 Prime?
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.