Xiaomi 17 Pro Max vs ZTE Voyage 40 5G

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE Voyage 40 5G (2023) runs on the Unisoc T7520 (Tanggula T760). By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads — 84/100 vs 10/100 (a 74-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 Voyage 40 5G doesn't.

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Voyage 40 5G by 74 points (84/100 vs 10/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
Performance 92
Display 100
Camera 87
Battery 82
Design 26
Value for money 41
ZTE Voyage 40 5G
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 36
Design 50
Value for money 55
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro Max better?
  • Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP

  • 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 0/100)
What makes ZTE Voyage 40 5G better?

  • Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 26/100)
  • Better value for money (55/100 vs 41/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max vs the ZTE Voyage 40 5G, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 74 points higher (84/100 vs 10/100). 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 Voyage 40 5G leads (55/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Voyage 40 5G (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Voyage 40 5G (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Voyage 40 5G (87/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Voyage 40 5G (82/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the ZTE Voyage 40 5G notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (50/100 vs 26/100). In the "value for money" category, the ZTE Voyage 40 5G 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 Voyage 40 5G: The ZTE Voyage 40 5G is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Xiaomi 17 Pro Max ZTE Voyage 40 5G
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Unisoc T7520 (Tanggula T760)
AnTuTu 3998145
Geekbench Single 3640
Geekbench Multi 11033
Display 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1200x2608
Refresh rate 2160 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 64GB
OS Android 16, HyperOS 3 Android 13 Tiramisu
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68
Dimensions 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm 163.6×75.2×8.5 mm
Weight 219 g
Price $999
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera
ZTE Voyage 40 5G
  • 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 Voyage 40 5G
  • 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 Voyage 40 5G
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
$999
ZTE Voyage 40 5G
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Voyage 40 5G (92/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Voyage 40 5G (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Voyage 40 5G (87/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Voyage 40 5G (82/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, the ZTE Voyage 40 5G notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (50/100 vs 26/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the ZTE Voyage 40 5G is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max or the ZTE Voyage 40 5G?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Voyage 40 5G by 74 points (84/100 vs 10/100).

What is the rating of the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max and the ZTE Voyage 40 5G?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the ZTE Voyage 40 5G — 10/100.

Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max or the ZTE Voyage 40 5G?

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 Voyage 40 5G?

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

Should you choose the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max over the ZTE Voyage 40 5G?

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 Voyage 40 5G is a better fit for everyday use.