Xiaomi 17 Max vs ZTE Blade V40 Pro

The Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE Blade V40 Pro (2022) runs on the Unisoc Tiger T618. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 88/100 vs 55/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5100); the main camera is 200 MP vs 64 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Blade V40 Pro doesn't; the ZTE Blade V40 Pro is noticeably lighter (190g vs 219g).

The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Pro by 33 points (88/100 vs 55/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Xiaomi 17 Max

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

ZTE Blade V40 Pro

Performance —
Display 81
Camera 40
Battery 55
Portability 62
Value for money —

What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?

  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5100 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 65W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP

  • Better camera (90/100 vs 40/100)
  • Longer battery life (90/100 vs 55/100)

What makes ZTE Blade V40 Pro better?

  • Lighter: 190g vs 219g

  • Better portability (62/100 vs 40/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Xiaomi 17 Max vs the ZTE Blade V40 Pro, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 33 points higher (88/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 81/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Pro (90/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Pro (90/100 vs 55/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade V40 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (62/100 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 ZTE Blade V40 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Unisoc Tiger T618
AnTuTu 3654776 —
Geekbench Single 3639 —
Geekbench Multi 11047 —
Display 6.9" LTPO AMOLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 2608x1200 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz —
Battery 8000 mAh 5100 mAh
Charging 100W 65W
Wireless charging 50W 0W
Main camera 200 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 6GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 128GB
OS Android 16 Android 11
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits —
NFC yes no
Protection IP68 —
Dimensions — 163.9×76.2×8.3 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
90
camera

ZTE Blade V40 Pro

  • Main: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
40
camera

Display comparison

Xiaomi 17 Max

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

ZTE Blade V40 Pro

  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: —
81
display

Battery and charging

Xiaomi 17 Max

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

ZTE Blade V40 Pro

  • 5100 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • No wireless charging
55
battery

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Xiaomi 17 Max

$799

ZTE Blade V40 Pro

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 81/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Pro (90/100 vs 40/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Pro (90/100 vs 55/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade V40 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (62/100 vs 40/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Xiaomi 17 Max or the ZTE Blade V40 Pro?

The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Pro by 33 points (88/100 vs 55/100).

What is the rating of the Xiaomi 17 Max and the ZTE Blade V40 Pro?

The Xiaomi 17 Max has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the ZTE Blade V40 Pro — 55/100.

Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 17 Max or the ZTE Blade V40 Pro?

The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 40/100).

Should you choose the Xiaomi 17 Max over the ZTE Blade V40 Pro?

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.