Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) vs ZTE Blade A52 Lite

Comparing the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (2025) and the ZTE Blade A52 Lite (2022) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads — 87/100 vs 27/100 (a 60-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Blade A52 Lite doesn't; the ZTE Blade A52 Lite is noticeably lighter (188g vs 224g).

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A52 Lite by 60 points (87/100 vs 27/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

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

ZTE Blade A52 Lite

Performance —
Display 39
Camera 10
Battery 32
Portability 60
Value for money —

What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) better?

  • Bigger battery: 6800 vs 4000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP

  • Better camera (87/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (83/100 vs 32/100)
  • Better display (81/100 vs 39/100)

What makes ZTE Blade A52 Lite better?

  • Lighter: 188g vs 224g

  • Better portability (60/100 vs 42/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) vs the ZTE Blade A52 Lite, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 60 points higher (87/100 vs 27/100). 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 32/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A52 Lite (81/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A52 Lite (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A52 Lite (83/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade A52 Lite notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (60/100 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 Blade A52 Lite
Processor Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 —
AnTuTu 3950082 —
Geekbench Single 3639 —
Geekbench Multi 11047 —
Display 6.9" LTPO AMOLED 6.5" IPS LCD
Resolution 1200x2608 720x1600
Refresh rate 120 Hz —
Battery 6800 mAh 4000 mAh
Charging 90W —
Wireless charging 50W —
Main camera 50 MP 13 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 200 MP 0 MP
Front camera 50 MP 5 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 2GB
Storage 512GB / 1TB 32GB
OS Android 16 Android 11 (Go edition)
NFC yes no
Protection IP68/IP69 —
Dimensions 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm 164.8×75.9×8.6 mm
Weight 224 g 188 g
Launch price $892 —

Camera comparison

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

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

ZTE Blade A52 Lite

  • Main: 13MP
  • Front: 5MP
10
camera

Display comparison

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

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

ZTE Blade A52 Lite

  • 6.5" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
39
display

Battery and charging

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

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

ZTE Blade A52 Lite

  • 4000 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
32
battery

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

$892

ZTE Blade A52 Lite

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A52 Lite (81/100 vs 39/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A52 Lite (87/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A52 Lite (83/100 vs 32/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade A52 Lite notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (60/100 vs 42/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) or the ZTE Blade A52 Lite?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A52 Lite by 60 points (87/100 vs 27/100).

What is the rating of the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) and the ZTE Blade A52 Lite?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has a MobileRank rating of 87/100, the ZTE Blade A52 Lite — 27/100.

Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) or the ZTE Blade A52 Lite?

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 A52 Lite?

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.