Xiaomi 17 Pro vs ZTE Blade V40s
The Xiaomi 17 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE Blade V40s (2022) runs on the Unisoc UMS512T T618. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads — 86/100 vs 46/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro has the bigger battery (6300 mAh vs 4500).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 17 Pro
ZTE Blade V40s
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 6300 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 5W
- Better camera (81/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 33/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 81/100)
What makes ZTE Blade V40s better?
- Lighter: 184g vs 192g
- Better portability (73/100 vs 64/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Xiaomi 17 Pro vs the ZTE Blade V40s, the Xiaomi 17 Pro scores 40 points higher (86/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (81/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (84/100 vs 33/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro and the ZTE Blade V40s are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40s (81/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40s (84/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade V40s is a bit better (73/100 vs 64/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Xiaomi 17 Pro | ZTE Blade V40s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Unisoc UMS512T T618 | |
| AnTuTu | 3569354 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3310 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10070 | — | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2656x1220 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 6300 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 5W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 151.1×71.8×8.0 mm | 163.5×75.8×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | 184 g | |
| Launch price | $825 | — |
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE Blade V40s
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Blade V40s
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6300 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Blade V40s
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
ZTE Blade V40s
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display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro and the ZTE Blade V40s are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40s (81/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40s (84/100 vs 33/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade V40s is a bit better (73/100 vs 64/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi 17 Pro or the ZTE Blade V40s?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40s by 40 points (86/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 17 Pro and the ZTE Blade V40s?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the ZTE Blade V40s — 46/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 17 Pro or the ZTE Blade V40s?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on camera score (81/100 vs 30/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 17 Pro over the ZTE Blade V40s?
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.