Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) vs ZTE Blade A52

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE Blade A52 (2022) runs on the Unisoc. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads — 87/100 vs 34/100 (a 53-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is thinner (8.3mm vs 9.4mm).

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A52 by 53 points (87/100 vs 34/100).

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

Performance —
Display 39
Camera 10
Battery 66
Portability 35
Value for money —

What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) better?

  • Bigger battery: 6800 vs 5000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP

  • Better camera (87/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (83/100 vs 66/100)
  • Better display (81/100 vs 39/100)
  • Better portability (42/100 vs 35/100)

What makes ZTE Blade A52 better?

  • Lighter: 214g vs 224g

  • Overall rating 34/100

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) vs the ZTE Blade A52, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 53 points higher (87/100 vs 34/100). 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 A52 (81/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A52 (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A52 (83/100 vs 66/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a bit better (42/100 vs 35/100).

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
Processor Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Unisoc
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 5000 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 / 64GB
OS Android 16 Android 11
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68/IP69 —
Dimensions 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm 168.0×77.5×9.4 mm
Weight 224 g 214 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
66
battery

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

$892

ZTE Blade A52

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

display

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

camera

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

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the ZTE Blade A52 (83/100 vs 66/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a bit better (42/100 vs 35/100).

Frequently asked questions

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

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A52 by 53 points (87/100 vs 34/100).

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

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has a MobileRank rating of 87/100, the ZTE Blade A52 — 34/100.

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

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?

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.