Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) vs ZTE Blade A7 Prime
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE Blade A7 Prime (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio A22. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads — 87/100 vs 19/100 (a 68-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 3200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 16 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 155,362); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Blade A7 Prime doesn't; the ZTE Blade A7 Prime is noticeably lighter (165g vs 224g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
ZTE Blade A7 Prime
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 155362
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 300
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 486
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 3200 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 10/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 12/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 15/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 40/100)
What makes ZTE Blade A7 Prime better?
- Lighter: 165g vs 224g
- Better portability (78/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) vs the ZTE Blade A7 Prime, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 68 points higher (87/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (98/100 vs 10/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (87/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (83/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A7 Prime (98/100 vs 10/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A7 Prime (81/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A7 Prime (87/100 vs 12/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A7 Prime (83/100 vs 15/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade A7 Prime significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (78/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) | ZTE Blade A7 Prime | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Helio A22 | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | 155362 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 300 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 486 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | 6.1" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1200x2608 | 720x1560 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 6800 mAh | 3200 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 3GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 32GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 9.0 (Pie) | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | 156.7×72.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 224 g | 165 g | |
| Launch price | $892 | — |
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE Blade A7 Prime
- Main: 16MP f/2.0
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Blade A7 Prime
- 6.1" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1560
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Blade A7 Prime
- 3200 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) and ZTE Blade A7 Prime, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads ZTE Blade A7 Prime by 2442.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Blade A7 Prime
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A7 Prime (98/100 vs 10/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A7 Prime (81/100 vs 40/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A7 Prime (87/100 vs 12/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A7 Prime (83/100 vs 15/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade A7 Prime significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (78/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) or the ZTE Blade A7 Prime?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A7 Prime by 68 points (87/100 vs 19/100).
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) and the ZTE Blade A7 Prime?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has a MobileRank rating of 87/100, the ZTE Blade A7 Prime — 19/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) or the ZTE Blade A7 Prime?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 12/100).
Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) or the ZTE Blade A7 Prime?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) over the ZTE Blade A7 Prime?
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.