Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) vs ZTE Blade V50

Comparing the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (2025) and the ZTE Blade V50 (2023) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads — 87/100 vs 49/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 4800); the ZTE Blade V50 is noticeably lighter (178g vs 224g).

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V50 by 38 points (87/100 vs 49/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
Performance 98
Display 81
Camera 87
Battery 83
Portability 42
Value for money 86
ZTE Blade V50
Performance
Display 79
Camera 32
Battery 42
Portability 72
Value for money
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) better?
  • Bigger battery: 6800 vs 4800 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 33W

  • Better camera (87/100 vs 32/100)
  • Longer battery life (83/100 vs 42/100)
  • Better display (81/100 vs 79/100)
What makes ZTE Blade V50 better?
  • Lighter: 178g vs 224g

  • Better portability (72/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) vs the ZTE Blade V50, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 38 points higher (87/100 vs 49/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (87/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (83/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) and the ZTE Blade V50 are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V50 (87/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V50 (83/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade V50 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (72/100 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.
ZTE Blade V50: The ZTE Blade V50 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) ZTE Blade V50
Processor Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 3942923
Geekbench Single 3640
Geekbench Multi 11033
Display 6.9" LTPO AMOLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 1200x2608 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6800 mAh 4800 mAh
Charging 90W 33W
Wireless charging 50W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 200 MP 0 MP
Front camera 50 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 6GB
Storage 512GB / 1TB 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 13
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68/IP69
Dimensions 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm 161.9×72.8×8.0 mm
Weight 224 g 178 g
Launch price $892
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera
ZTE Blade V50
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
32
camera
Display comparison
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2608
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display
ZTE Blade V50
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
Battery and charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
  • 6800 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
83
battery
ZTE Blade V50
  • 4800 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
42
battery
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
$892
ZTE Blade V50
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) and the ZTE Blade V50 are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V50 (87/100 vs 32/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V50 (83/100 vs 42/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade V50 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (72/100 vs 42/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) or the ZTE Blade V50?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V50 by 38 points (87/100 vs 49/100).

What is the rating of the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) and the ZTE Blade V50?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has a MobileRank rating of 87/100, the ZTE Blade V50 — 49/100.

Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) or the ZTE Blade V50?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 32/100).

Should you choose the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) over the ZTE Blade V50?

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. The ZTE Blade V50 is a better fit for everyday use.