Xiaomi 17 Pro vs ZTE Blade 11 Prime
The Xiaomi 17 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE Blade 11 Prime (2021) runs on the MediaTek Helio P22. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads — 86/100 vs 21/100 (a 65-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro has the bigger battery (6300 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 16 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,569,354 vs 177,554); the Xiaomi 17 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Blade 11 Prime doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 17 Pro
ZTE Blade 11 Prime
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3569354 vs 177554
- Better Geekbench Single: 3310 vs 233
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10070 vs 723
- Bigger battery: 6300 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 15/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 39/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 57/100)
What makes ZTE Blade 11 Prime better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 192g
- Overall rating 21/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Xiaomi 17 Pro vs the ZTE Blade 11 Prime, the Xiaomi 17 Pro scores 65 points higher (86/100 vs 21/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (95/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (81/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (84/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade 11 Prime (95/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade 11 Prime (85/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade 11 Prime (81/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade 11 Prime (84/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 57/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Xiaomi 17 Pro | ZTE Blade 11 Prime | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Helio P22 | |
| AnTuTu | 3569354 | 177554 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3310 | 233 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10070 | 723 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2656x1220 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 6300 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 151.1×71.8×8.0 mm | 166.0×76.0×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $825 | — |
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE Blade 11 Prime
- Main: 16MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Blade 11 Prime
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6300 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Blade 11 Prime
- 4000 mAh
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Overall performance score
We compared Xiaomi 17 Pro and ZTE Blade 11 Prime, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro leads ZTE Blade 11 Prime by 1910.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Blade 11 Prime
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade 11 Prime (95/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade 11 Prime (85/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade 11 Prime (81/100 vs 15/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade 11 Prime (84/100 vs 32/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 57/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi 17 Pro or the ZTE Blade 11 Prime?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade 11 Prime by 65 points (86/100 vs 21/100).
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 17 Pro and the ZTE Blade 11 Prime?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the ZTE Blade 11 Prime — 21/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 17 Pro or the ZTE Blade 11 Prime?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on camera score (81/100 vs 15/100).
Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 17 Pro or the ZTE Blade 11 Prime?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 17 Pro over the ZTE Blade 11 Prime?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.