Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) vs ZTE AXON 50 5G

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE AXON 50 5G (2023) runs on the Unisoc Tiger T760. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads — 87/100 vs 49/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 4800); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 628,581); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE AXON 50 5G doesn't; the ZTE AXON 50 5G is noticeably lighter (178g vs 224g).

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the ZTE AXON 50 5G by 38 points (87/100 vs 49/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

Performance 98
Display 81
Camera 87
Battery 83
Portability 42
Value for money 88

ZTE AXON 50 5G

Performance 46
Display 79
Camera 32
Battery 48
Portability 73
Value for money —

What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 628581
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 735
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2318
  • Bigger battery: 6800 vs 4800 mAh

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 46/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 32/100)
  • Longer battery life (83/100 vs 48/100)
  • Better display (81/100 vs 79/100)

What makes ZTE AXON 50 5G better?

  • Lighter: 178g vs 224g

  • Better portability (73/100 vs 42/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) vs the ZTE AXON 50 5G, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 38 points higher (87/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (98/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (87/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (83/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the ZTE AXON 50 5G (98/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) and the ZTE AXON 50 5G are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the ZTE AXON 50 5G (87/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the ZTE AXON 50 5G (83/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE AXON 50 5G significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (73/100 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.

Specs comparison

Specification Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) ZTE AXON 50 5G
Processor Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Unisoc Tiger T760
AnTuTu 3950082 628581
Geekbench Single 3639 735
Geekbench Multi 11047 2318
Display 6.9" LTPO AMOLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 1200x2608 1080x2380
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6800 mAh 4800 mAh
Charging 90W —
Wireless charging 50W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 200 MP 0 MP
Front camera 50 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB —
Storage 512GB / 1TB 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 13 Tiramisu
NFC yes no
Protection IP68/IP69 —
Dimensions 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm 161.9×72.8×7.9 mm
Weight 224 g 178 g
Launch price $892 —

Camera comparison

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

  • Main: 50MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera

ZTE AXON 50 5G

  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
32
camera

Display comparison

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2608
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display

ZTE AXON 50 5G

  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2380
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display

Battery and charging

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

  • 6800 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
83
battery

ZTE AXON 50 5G

  • 4800 mAh
  • No wireless charging
48
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) and ZTE AXON 50 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
87/100
3950082 AnTuTu
ZTE AXON 50 5G Unisoc Tiger T760
49/100 -528.4%
628581 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads ZTE AXON 50 5G by 528.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

$892

ZTE AXON 50 5G

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the ZTE AXON 50 5G (98/100 vs 46/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) and the ZTE AXON 50 5G are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the ZTE AXON 50 5G (87/100 vs 32/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the ZTE AXON 50 5G (83/100 vs 48/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the ZTE AXON 50 5G significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (73/100 vs 42/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) or the ZTE AXON 50 5G?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the ZTE AXON 50 5G by 38 points (87/100 vs 49/100).

What is the rating of the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) and the ZTE AXON 50 5G?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has a MobileRank rating of 87/100, the ZTE AXON 50 5G — 49/100.

Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) or the ZTE AXON 50 5G?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 32/100).

Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) or the ZTE AXON 50 5G?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 46/100).

Should you choose the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) over the ZTE AXON 50 5G?

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.