Xiaomi 17 Pro Max vs ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads — 90/100 vs 73/100 (a 17-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 1,425,446); the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is noticeably lighter (199g vs 219g).
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- Higher AnTuTu: 3998145 vs 1425446
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 2160Hz vs 144Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 71/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 86/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 56/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 89/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 199g vs 219g
- Better portability (50/100 vs 48/100)
Comparing the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max vs the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 17 points higher (90/100 vs 73/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 71/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (98/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max and the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra are nearly equal (91/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max and the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra are nearly equal (87/100 vs 86/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (89/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max are nearly equal (50/100 vs 48/100).
| Specification | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max | ZTE Axon 50 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 3998145 | 1425446 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 4688 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1200x2608 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 2160 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 159 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16, HyperOS 3 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm | 161.8×73.1×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 219 g | 199 g | |
| Price | $999 | — |
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 2160 Hz
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 7500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:28 hrs, total 36:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
We compared Xiaomi 17 Pro Max and ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads ZTE Axon 50 Ultra by 180.5% in our overall performance rating.
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (98/100 vs 71/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max and the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra are nearly equal (91/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max and the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra are nearly equal (87/100 vs 86/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (89/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max are nearly equal (50/100 vs 48/100).
Which is better: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max and the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 90/100, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra — 73/100.
Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 71/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max over the ZTE Axon 50 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 50 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.