Xiaomi 17 Max vs ZTE Blade A7
The Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE Blade A7 (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio P60. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 88/100 vs 23/100 (a 65-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 3200); the main camera is 200 MP vs 16 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 314,537); the Xiaomi 17 Max has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Blade A7 doesn't; the ZTE Blade A7 is noticeably lighter (146g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 17 Max
ZTE Blade A7
What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 314537
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 341
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 779
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 3200 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 16MP
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 20/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 41/100)
What makes ZTE Blade A7 better?
- Lighter: 146g vs 219g
- Better portability (84/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Xiaomi 17 Max vs the ZTE Blade A7, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 65 points higher (88/100 vs 23/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (97/100 vs 20/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A7 (97/100 vs 20/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A7 (81/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A7 (90/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A7 (90/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade A7 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (84/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Xiaomi 17 Max | ZTE Blade A7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Helio P60 | |
| AnTuTu | 3654776 | 314537 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 341 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 779 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | 6.0" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2608x1200 | 720x1560 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 3200 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 16 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 2GB / 3GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 32GB / 64GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 9.0 (Pie); MiFavor 9.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 154.0×72.8×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 219 g | 146 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | — |
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Blade A7
- Main: 16MP f/2.0
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Blade A7
- 6.0" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1560
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Blade A7
- 3200 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Xiaomi 17 Max and ZTE Blade A7, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Max leads ZTE Blade A7 by 1062.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Blade A7
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A7 (97/100 vs 20/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A7 (81/100 vs 41/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A7 (90/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A7 (90/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade A7 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (84/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi 17 Max or the ZTE Blade A7?
The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A7 by 65 points (88/100 vs 23/100).
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 17 Max and the ZTE Blade A7?
The Xiaomi 17 Max has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the ZTE Blade A7 — 23/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 17 Max or the ZTE Blade A7?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 17 Max or the ZTE Blade A7?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 20/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 17 Max over the ZTE Blade A7?
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.