Xiaomi 17 Pro Max vs ZTE Blade V50S 2023

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 (2023) runs on the Spreadtrum Unisoc. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads — 84/100 vs 16/100 (a 68-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 has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 doesn't.

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 by 68 points (84/100 vs 16/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
Performance 92
Display 100
Camera 87
Battery 82
Design 26
Value for money 41
ZTE Blade V50S 2023
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 0
Battery 36
Design 41
Value for money 55
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro Max better?
  • Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 2160Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (82/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
What makes ZTE Blade V50S 2023 better?
  • Lighter: 207g vs 219g

  • Better design/ergonomics (41/100 vs 26/100)
  • Better value for money (55/100 vs 41/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max vs the ZTE Blade V50S 2023, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 68 points higher (84/100 vs 16/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (82/100 vs 36/100). In the "value for money" category, the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 leads (55/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 (87/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 (82/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (41/100 vs 26/100). In the "value for money" category, the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).

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.
ZTE Blade V50S 2023: The ZTE Blade V50S 2023 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Xiaomi 17 Pro Max ZTE Blade V50S 2023
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Spreadtrum Unisoc
AnTuTu 3998145
Geekbench Single 3640
Geekbench Multi 11033
Display 6.9" LTPO AMOLED 6.6" LCD IPS
Resolution 1200x2608 1080x2408
Refresh rate 2160 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 7500 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 100W
Wireless charging 50W 0W
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
Storage 512GB / 1TB 256GB
OS Android 16, HyperOS 3 Android 12 Snow Cone
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68
Dimensions 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm 165.0×76.1×8.3 mm
Weight 219 g 207 g
Price $999
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera
ZTE Blade V50S 2023
  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 5MP
0
camera
Display comparison
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2608
  • Refresh rate: 2160 Hz
100
display
ZTE Blade V50S 2023
  • 6.6" LCD IPS
  • Resolution: 1080x2408
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
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
82
battery
ZTE Blade V50S 2023
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
$999
ZTE Blade V50S 2023
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 (92/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 (87/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 (82/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (41/100 vs 26/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max or the ZTE Blade V50S 2023?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 by 68 points (84/100 vs 16/100).

What is the rating of the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max and the ZTE Blade V50S 2023?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the ZTE Blade V50S 2023 — 16/100.

Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max or the ZTE Blade V50S 2023?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 0/100).

Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max or the ZTE Blade V50S 2023?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (92/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max over the ZTE Blade V50S 2023?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. The ZTE Blade V50S 2023 is a better fit for everyday use.