Xiaomi 17 Pro Max vs ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads — 90/100 vs 71/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,998,145 vs 1,290,942); the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is noticeably lighter (204g vs 219g).
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- Higher AnTuTu: 3998145 vs 1290942
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1675
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 4453
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 65W
- Higher refresh rate: 2160Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 69/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 86/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 80/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 204g vs 219g
- Better portability (52/100 vs 48/100)
Comparing the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max vs the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 19 points higher (90/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 69/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (98/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (91/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra are nearly equal (87/100 vs 86/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (89/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max are nearly equal (52/100 vs 48/100).
| Specification | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max | ZTE Axon 40 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 3998145 | 1290942 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 1675 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 4453 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1200x2608 | 1116x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 2160 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 65W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 159 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16, HyperOS 3 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm | 163.3×73.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 219 g | 204 g | |
| Price | $999 | — |
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 2160 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 7500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:28 hrs, total 36:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
We compared Xiaomi 17 Pro Max and ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads ZTE Axon 40 Ultra by 209.7% in our overall performance rating.
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (98/100 vs 69/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (91/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra are nearly equal (87/100 vs 86/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (89/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max are nearly equal (52/100 vs 48/100).
Which is better: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 90/100, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra — 71/100.
Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 69/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max over the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.