Xiaomi 17 Pro Max vs ZTE V40 Pro

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE V40 Pro (2022) runs on the Unisoc Tiger T618. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads — 84/100 vs 22/100 (a 62-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5100); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE V40 Pro doesn't; the ZTE V40 Pro is noticeably lighter (190g vs 219g).

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE V40 Pro by 62 points (84/100 vs 22/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
Performance 92
Display 100
Camera 87
Battery 82
Design 26
Value for money 41
ZTE V40 Pro
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 37
Battery 50
Design 62
Value for money 55
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro Max better?
  • Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5100 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 65W

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 37/100)
  • Longer battery life (82/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
What makes ZTE V40 Pro better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 190g vs 219g

  • Better design/ergonomics (62/100 vs 26/100)
  • Better value for money (55/100 vs 41/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max vs the ZTE V40 Pro, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 62 points higher (84/100 vs 22/100). 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 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (82/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the ZTE V40 Pro leads (55/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE V40 Pro (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE V40 Pro (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE V40 Pro (87/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE V40 Pro (82/100 vs 50/100). In the "design" category, the ZTE V40 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (62/100 vs 26/100). In the "value for money" category, the ZTE V40 Pro 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 V40 Pro: The ZTE V40 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Xiaomi 17 Pro Max ZTE V40 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Unisoc Tiger T618
AnTuTu 3998145
Geekbench Single 3640
Geekbench Multi 11033
Display 6.9" LTPO AMOLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 1200x2608 1080x2400
Refresh rate 2160 Hz
Battery 7500 mAh 5100 mAh
Charging 100W 65W
Wireless charging 50W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 159
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 50 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 6GB
Storage 512GB / 1TB 128GB
OS Android 16, HyperOS 3 Android 11
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68
Dimensions 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm 163.9×76.2×8.3 mm
Weight 219 g 190 g
Price $999
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera
ZTE V40 Pro
  • Main: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2608
  • Refresh rate: 2160 Hz
100
display
ZTE V40 Pro
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: —
0
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 V40 Pro
  • 5100 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • No wireless charging
50
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
$999
ZTE V40 Pro
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE V40 Pro (92/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE V40 Pro (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE V40 Pro (87/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE V40 Pro (82/100 vs 50/100).

design

In the "design" category, the ZTE V40 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (62/100 vs 26/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the ZTE V40 Pro is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max or the ZTE V40 Pro?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE V40 Pro by 62 points (84/100 vs 22/100).

What is the rating of the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max and the ZTE V40 Pro?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the ZTE V40 Pro — 22/100.

Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max or the ZTE V40 Pro?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 37/100).

Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max or the ZTE V40 Pro?

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

Should you choose the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max over the ZTE V40 Pro?

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 V40 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.