Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) vs ZTE Blade A55
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE Blade A55 (2024) runs on the Unisoc. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads — 87/100 vs 29/100 (a 58-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) has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Blade A55 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
ZTE Blade A55
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) better?
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Better camera (87/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 43/100)
What makes ZTE Blade A55 better?
- Better portability (46/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) vs the ZTE Blade A55, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 58 points higher (87/100 vs 29/100). 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 43/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A55 (81/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A55 (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A55 (83/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade A55 and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) are nearly equal (46/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) | ZTE Blade A55 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 6800 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 10W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| 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 A55
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Blade A55
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Blade A55
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
ZTE Blade A55
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A55 (81/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A55 (87/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A55 (83/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade A55 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 A55?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A55 by 58 points (87/100 vs 29/100).
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) and the ZTE Blade A55?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has a MobileRank rating of 87/100, the ZTE Blade A55 — 29/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) or the ZTE Blade A55?
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 A55?
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.