Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) vs ZTE Blade A35
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE Blade A35 (2024) runs on the Unisoc. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads — 87/100 vs 36/100 (a 51-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 8 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Blade A35 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
ZTE Blade A35
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) better?
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 5000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 8MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Better camera (87/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 66/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 43/100)
What makes ZTE Blade A35 better?
- Better portability (46/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) vs the ZTE Blade A35, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 51 points higher (87/100 vs 36/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (83/100 vs 66/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A35 (81/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A35 (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A35 (83/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade A35 and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) are nearly equal (46/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) | ZTE Blade A35 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Unisoc | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | — | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1200x2608 | 720x1612 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 6800 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 2 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 2GB / 4GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 14 (Go edition) | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | 167.7×77.4×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 224 g | — | |
| Launch price | $892 | — |
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE Blade A35
- Main: 8MP
- Front: 2MP
Display comparison
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Blade A35
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Blade A35
- 5000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
ZTE Blade A35
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A35 (81/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A35 (87/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A35 (83/100 vs 66/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade A35 and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) are nearly equal (46/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) or the ZTE Blade A35?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A35 by 51 points (87/100 vs 36/100).
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) and the ZTE Blade A35?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has a MobileRank rating of 87/100, the ZTE Blade A35 — 36/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) or the ZTE Blade A35?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) over the ZTE Blade A35?
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.