Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) vs ZTE Axon 30S

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE Axon 30S (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads — 87/100 vs 54/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 1,010,069); the ZTE Axon 30S is noticeably lighter (189g vs 224g).

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S by 33 points (87/100 vs 54/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
Performance 98
Display 81
Camera 87
Battery 83
Portability 42
Value for money 86
ZTE Axon 30S
Performance 61
Display 79
Camera 43
Battery 33
Portability 67
Value for money
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1010069
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1298
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 3520
  • Bigger battery: 6800 vs 4200 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 55W

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 61/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 43/100)
  • Longer battery life (83/100 vs 33/100)
  • Better display (81/100 vs 79/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 30S better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 189g vs 224g

  • Better portability (67/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) vs the ZTE Axon 30S, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 33 points higher (87/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (98/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (83/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (98/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) and the ZTE Axon 30S are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (83/100 vs 33/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 30S notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (67/100 vs 42/100).

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China): The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
ZTE Axon 30S: The ZTE Axon 30S is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) ZTE Axon 30S
Processor Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
AnTuTu 3942923 1010069
Geekbench Single 3640 1298
Geekbench Multi 11033 3520
Display 6.9" LTPO AMOLED 6.9" AMOLED
Resolution 1200x2608 1080x2460
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6800 mAh 4200 mAh
Charging 90W 55W
Wireless charging 50W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 200 MP 0 MP
Front camera 50 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 512GB / 1TB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 12, MyOS 12
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68/IP69
Dimensions 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm 170.2×77.8×7.8 mm
Weight 224 g 189 g
Launch price $892
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera
ZTE Axon 30S
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
43
camera
Display comparison
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2608
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display
ZTE Axon 30S
  • 6.9" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2460
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
Battery and charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
  • 6800 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
83
battery
ZTE Axon 30S
  • 4200 mAh
  • Wired: 55W
  • No wireless charging
33
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) and ZTE Axon 30S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
87/100
3942923 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 30S Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
54/100 -290.4%
1010069 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads ZTE Axon 30S by 290.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
$892
ZTE Axon 30S
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (98/100 vs 61/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) and the ZTE Axon 30S are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (87/100 vs 43/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S (83/100 vs 33/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 30S notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (67/100 vs 42/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) or the ZTE Axon 30S?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 30S by 33 points (87/100 vs 54/100).

What is the rating of the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) and the ZTE Axon 30S?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has a MobileRank rating of 87/100, the ZTE Axon 30S — 54/100.

Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) or the ZTE Axon 30S?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 43/100).

Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) or the ZTE Axon 30S?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 61/100).

Should you choose the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) over the ZTE Axon 30S?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE Axon 30S is a better fit for active users.