Xiaomi 17 Pro Max vs ZTE Blade V41 Smart
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE Blade V41 Smart (2023) runs on the Unisoc Tiger T606. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads — 88/100 vs 32/100 (a 56-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5000); the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,998,145 vs 333,647); the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Blade V41 Smart doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
ZTE Blade V41 Smart
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3998145 vs 333647
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 378
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1335
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 5W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 27/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (48/100 vs 44/100)
What makes ZTE Blade V41 Smart better?
- Overall rating 32/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max vs the ZTE Blade V41 Smart, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 56 points higher (88/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 27/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V41 Smart (98/100 vs 27/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V41 Smart (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V41 Smart (89/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max and the ZTE Blade V41 Smart are nearly equal (48/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max | ZTE Blade V41 Smart | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Unisoc Tiger T606 | |
| AnTuTu | 3998145 | 333647 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 378 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1335 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | — | |
| Resolution | 1200x2608 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 5W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 159 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm | 168.0×77.5×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 219 g | — | |
| Launch price | $999 | — |
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.69
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE Blade V41 Smart
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Blade V41 Smart
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 7500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:28 hrs, total 36:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Blade V41 Smart
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Xiaomi 17 Pro Max and ZTE Blade V41 Smart, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads ZTE Blade V41 Smart by 1098.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Blade V41 Smart
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V41 Smart (98/100 vs 27/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V41 Smart (87/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V41 Smart (89/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max and the ZTE Blade V41 Smart are nearly equal (48/100 vs 44/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max or the ZTE Blade V41 Smart?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V41 Smart by 56 points (88/100 vs 32/100).
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max and the ZTE Blade V41 Smart?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the ZTE Blade V41 Smart — 32/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max or the ZTE Blade V41 Smart?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max or the ZTE Blade V41 Smart?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max over the ZTE Blade V41 Smart?
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.