Xiaomi 17 Pro Max vs ZTE Blade V50

Comparing the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (2025) and the ZTE Blade V50 (2023) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads — 88/100 vs 49/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 4800); the ZTE Blade V50 is noticeably lighter (178g vs 219g).

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V50 by 39 points (88/100 vs 49/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max

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

ZTE Blade V50

Performance —
Display 79
Camera 32
Battery 42
Portability 72
Value for money —

What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro Max better?

  • Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4800 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 33W

  • Better camera (87/100 vs 32/100)
  • Longer battery life (89/100 vs 42/100)
  • Better display (81/100 vs 79/100)

What makes ZTE Blade V50 better?

  • Lighter: 178g vs 219g

  • Better portability (72/100 vs 48/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max vs the ZTE Blade V50, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 39 points higher (88/100 vs 49/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max and the ZTE Blade V50 are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V50 (87/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V50 (89/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade V50 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (72/100 vs 48/100).

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 V50
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 —
AnTuTu 3998145 —
Geekbench Single 3639 —
Geekbench Multi 11047 —
Display 6.9" LTPO AMOLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 1200x2608 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 7500 mAh 4800 mAh
Charging 100W 33W
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 16 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 6GB
Storage 512GB / 1TB 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 13
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits —
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 —
Dimensions 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm 161.9×72.8×8.0 mm
Weight 219 g 178 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 V50

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
32
camera

Display comparison

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max

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

ZTE Blade V50

  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
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 V50

  • 4800 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
42
battery

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max

$999

ZTE Blade V50

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max and the ZTE Blade V50 are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V50 (87/100 vs 32/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V50 (89/100 vs 42/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade V50 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (72/100 vs 48/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max or the ZTE Blade V50?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V50 by 39 points (88/100 vs 49/100).

What is the rating of the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max and the ZTE Blade V50?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the ZTE Blade V50 — 49/100.

Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max or the ZTE Blade V50?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 32/100).

Should you choose the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max over the ZTE Blade V50?

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.