Xiaomi 17 Pro vs ZTE Blade V50

Comparing the Xiaomi 17 Pro (2025) and the ZTE Blade V50 (2023) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads — 86/100 vs 49/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro has the bigger battery (6300 mAh vs 4800).

The Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V50 by 37 points (86/100 vs 49/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 17 Pro
Performance 95
Display 85
Camera 81
Battery 84
Portability 64
Value for money 84
ZTE Blade V50
Performance
Display 79
Camera 32
Battery 42
Portability 72
Value for money
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 6300 vs 4800 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 33W

  • Better camera (81/100 vs 32/100)
  • Longer battery life (84/100 vs 42/100)
  • Better display (85/100 vs 79/100)
What makes ZTE Blade V50 better?
  • Lighter: 178g vs 192g

  • Better portability (72/100 vs 64/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Xiaomi 17 Pro vs the ZTE Blade V50, the Xiaomi 17 Pro scores 37 points higher (86/100 vs 49/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (81/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (84/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V50 (81/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V50 (84/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade V50 is a bit better (72/100 vs 64/100).

Xiaomi 17 Pro: 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.
ZTE Blade V50: The ZTE Blade V50 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Xiaomi 17 Pro ZTE Blade V50
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 3569354
Geekbench Single 3310
Geekbench Multi 10070
Display 6.3" LTPO AMOLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 2656x1220 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6300 mAh 4800 mAh
Charging 100W 33W
Wireless charging 50W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 50 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 6GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB
OS Android 16 / HyperOS 3 Android 13
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 151.1×71.8×8.0 mm 161.9×72.8×8.0 mm
Weight 192 g 178 g
Launch price $825
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 17 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
81
camera
ZTE Blade V50
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
32
camera
Display comparison
Xiaomi 17 Pro
  • 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2656x1220
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
ZTE Blade V50
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
Battery and charging
Xiaomi 17 Pro
  • 6300 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
84
battery
ZTE Blade V50
  • 4800 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
42
battery
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Xiaomi 17 Pro
$825
ZTE Blade V50
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V50 (81/100 vs 32/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V50 (84/100 vs 42/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade V50 is a bit better (72/100 vs 64/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi 17 Pro or the ZTE Blade V50?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V50 by 37 points (86/100 vs 49/100).

What is the rating of the Xiaomi 17 Pro and the ZTE Blade V50?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the ZTE Blade V50 — 49/100.

Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 17 Pro or the ZTE Blade V50?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on camera score (81/100 vs 32/100).

Should you choose the Xiaomi 17 Pro over the ZTE Blade V50?

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. The ZTE Blade V50 is a better fit for everyday use.