Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) vs ZTE Axon 40 pro
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE Axon 40 pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads — 87/100 vs 58/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 1,010,069); the ZTE Axon 40 pro is noticeably lighter (199g vs 224g).
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1010069
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1298
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 3520
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 65W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 61/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 52/100)
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 199g vs 224g
- Better display (89/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 42/100)
Comparing the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) vs the ZTE Axon 40 pro, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 29 points higher (87/100 vs 58/100). 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 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (83/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (98/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (87/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (83/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 42/100).
| Specification | Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) | ZTE Axon 40 pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1200x2608 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 6800 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 65W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 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 / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | 162.9×72.9×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 224 g | 199 g | |
| Launch price | $892 | — |
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Axon 40 pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
We compared Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) and ZTE Axon 40 pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads ZTE Axon 40 pro by 290.4% in our overall performance rating.
ZTE Axon 40 pro
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (98/100 vs 61/100).
display
In the "display" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (89/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (87/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro (83/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 42/100).
Which is better: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 pro by 29 points (87/100 vs 58/100).
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) and the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has a MobileRank rating of 87/100, the ZTE Axon 40 pro — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?
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 40 pro?
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 40 pro is a better fit for active users.