Xiaomi 17 Pro Max vs ZTE Blade A52

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE Blade A52 (2022) runs on the Unisoc. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads — 88/100 vs 34/100 (a 54-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is thinner (8.0mm vs 9.4mm).

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A52 by 54 points (88/100 vs 34/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max

Performance 98
Display 81
Camera 87
Battery 89
Portability 48
Value for money 86

ZTE Blade A52

Performance —
Display 39
Camera 10
Battery 66
Portability 35
Value for money —

What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro Max better?

  • Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP

  • Better camera (87/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (89/100 vs 66/100)
  • Better display (81/100 vs 39/100)
  • Better portability (48/100 vs 35/100)

What makes ZTE Blade A52 better?

  • Lighter: 214g vs 219g

  • Overall rating 34/100

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max vs the ZTE Blade A52, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 54 points higher (88/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 66/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A52 (81/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A52 (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A52 (89/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (48/100 vs 35/100).

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max: 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.

Specs comparison

Specification Xiaomi 17 Pro Max ZTE Blade A52
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Unisoc
AnTuTu 3998145 —
Geekbench Single 3639 —
Geekbench Multi 11047 —
Display 6.9" LTPO AMOLED 6.5" IPS LCD
Resolution 1200x2608 720x1600
Refresh rate 120 Hz —
Battery 7500 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 100W —
Wireless charging 50W —
DXOMark (camera) 159 —
Main camera 50 MP 13 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 50 MP 5 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 2GB
Storage 512GB / 1TB 32GB / 64GB
OS Android 16 Android 11
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits —
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 —
Dimensions 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm 168.0×77.5×9.4 mm
Weight 219 g 214 g
Launch price $999 —

Camera comparison

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max

  • Main: 50MP f/1.69
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera

ZTE Blade A52

  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 5MP
10
camera

Display comparison

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max

  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2608
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display

ZTE Blade A52

  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
39
display

Battery and charging

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max

  • 7500 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 16:28 hrs, total 36:26 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
89
battery

ZTE Blade A52

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
66
battery

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max

$999

ZTE Blade A52

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A52 (81/100 vs 39/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A52 (87/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A52 (89/100 vs 66/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (48/100 vs 35/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max or the ZTE Blade A52?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A52 by 54 points (88/100 vs 34/100).

What is the rating of the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max and the ZTE Blade A52?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the ZTE Blade A52 — 34/100.

Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max or the ZTE Blade A52?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 10/100).

Should you choose the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max over the ZTE Blade A52?

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.