Xiaomi 17 Max vs ZTE Blade V80 Design

The Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE Blade V80 Design (2025) runs on the Unisoc T7280. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 84/100 vs 29/100 (a 55-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP.

The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V80 Design by 55 points (84/100 vs 29/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 17 Max
Performance 88
Display 100
Camera 90
Battery 83
Design 26
Value for money 55
ZTE Blade V80 Design
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 36
Design 50
Value for money 55
What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 5W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP

  • Higher performance (88/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (90/100 vs 27/100)
  • Longer battery life (83/100 vs 36/100)
What makes ZTE Blade V80 Design better?

  • Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 26/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Xiaomi 17 Max vs the ZTE Blade V80 Design, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 55 points higher (84/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (88/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (83/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V80 Design (88/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V80 Design (90/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V80 Design (83/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the ZTE Blade V80 Design notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (50/100 vs 26/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

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.
ZTE Blade V80 Design: The ZTE Blade V80 Design is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Xiaomi 17 Max ZTE Blade V80 Design
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Unisoc T7280
AnTuTu 3654776
Geekbench Single 3640
Geekbench Multi 11033
Display 6.9" LTPO AMOLED 6.8" IPS LCD
Resolution 2608x1200 900x1940
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 8000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 100W 5W
Wireless charging 50W 0W
Main camera 200 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits 1000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Weight 219 g
Price $799
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 17 Max
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
90
camera
ZTE Blade V80 Design
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Display comparison
Xiaomi 17 Max
  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2608x1200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
ZTE Blade V80 Design
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 900x1940
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Xiaomi 17 Max
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
83
battery
ZTE Blade V80 Design
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 5W
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Xiaomi 17 Max
$799
ZTE Blade V80 Design
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V80 Design (88/100 vs 0/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V80 Design (90/100 vs 27/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V80 Design (83/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, the ZTE Blade V80 Design notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (50/100 vs 26/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi 17 Max or the ZTE Blade V80 Design?

The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V80 Design by 55 points (84/100 vs 29/100).

What is the rating of the Xiaomi 17 Max and the ZTE Blade V80 Design?

The Xiaomi 17 Max has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the ZTE Blade V80 Design — 29/100.

Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 17 Max or the ZTE Blade V80 Design?

The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 27/100).

Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 17 Max or the ZTE Blade V80 Design?

The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (88/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Xiaomi 17 Max over the ZTE Blade V80 Design?

The Xiaomi 17 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The ZTE Blade V80 Design is a better fit for everyday use.