Xiaomi 17 Max vs ZTE Blade X1 5G
The Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE Blade X1 5G (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 88/100 vs 40/100 (a 48-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 48 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 597,974); the ZTE Blade X1 5G is noticeably lighter (190g vs 219g).
Xiaomi 17 Max
ZTE Blade X1 5G
- Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 597974
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 799
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1836
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 44/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 57/100)
- Lighter: 190g vs 219g
- Better portability (52/100 vs 40/100)
Comparing the Xiaomi 17 Max vs the ZTE Blade X1 5G, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 48 points higher (88/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (97/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade X1 5G (97/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the ZTE Blade X1 5G (81/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade X1 5G (90/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade X1 5G (90/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade X1 5G is a bit better (52/100 vs 40/100).
| Specification | Xiaomi 17 Max | ZTE Blade X1 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G | |
| AnTuTu | 3654776 | 597974 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 799 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 1836 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2608x1200 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 10 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 164.0×76.0×9.2 mm | |
| Weight | 219 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | — |
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Blade X1 5G
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Blade X1 5G
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Blade X1 5G
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
We compared Xiaomi 17 Max and ZTE Blade X1 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Max leads ZTE Blade X1 5G by 511.2% in our overall performance rating.
ZTE Blade X1 5G
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade X1 5G (97/100 vs 44/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the ZTE Blade X1 5G (81/100 vs 57/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade X1 5G (90/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade X1 5G (90/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade X1 5G is a bit better (52/100 vs 40/100).
Which is better: the Xiaomi 17 Max or the ZTE Blade X1 5G?
The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade X1 5G by 48 points (88/100 vs 40/100).
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 17 Max and the ZTE Blade X1 5G?
The Xiaomi 17 Max has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the ZTE Blade X1 5G — 40/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 17 Max or the ZTE Blade X1 5G?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 17 Max or the ZTE Blade X1 5G?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 44/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 17 Max over the ZTE Blade X1 5G?
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 Blade X1 5G is a better fit for everyday use.