Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) vs ZTE Blade V80 Pro

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE Blade V80 Pro (2025) runs on the Unisoc T7280. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads — 87/100 vs 48/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Blade V80 Pro doesn't; the ZTE Blade V80 Pro is noticeably lighter (195g vs 224g).

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V80 Pro by 39 points (87/100 vs 48/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

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

ZTE Blade V80 Pro

Performance —
Display 60
Camera 41
Battery 43
Portability 65
Value for money —

What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) better?

  • Bigger battery: 6800 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 22W

  • Better camera (87/100 vs 41/100)
  • Longer battery life (83/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better display (81/100 vs 60/100)

What makes ZTE Blade V80 Pro better?

  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 195g vs 224g

  • Better portability (65/100 vs 42/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) vs the ZTE Blade V80 Pro, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 39 points higher (87/100 vs 48/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (87/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (83/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the ZTE Blade V80 Pro (81/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V80 Pro (87/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V80 Pro (83/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade V80 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (65/100 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 V80 Pro
Processor Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Unisoc T7280
AnTuTu 3950082 —
Geekbench Single 3639 —
Geekbench Multi 11047 —
Display 6.9" LTPO AMOLED 6.8" IPS LCD
Resolution 1200x2608 900x1940
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6800 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 90W 22W
Wireless charging 50W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 108 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 200 MP 0 MP
Front camera 50 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB
Storage 512GB / 1TB 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 16
Brightness (peak) — 1000 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68/IP69 IP64
Dimensions 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm 166.0×79.0×7.7 mm
Weight 224 g 195 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 V80 Pro

  • Main: 108MP f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
41
camera

Display comparison

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

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

ZTE Blade V80 Pro

  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 900x1940
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
60
display

Battery and charging

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

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

ZTE Blade V80 Pro

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 22W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

$892

ZTE Blade V80 Pro

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the ZTE Blade V80 Pro (81/100 vs 60/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V80 Pro (87/100 vs 41/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V80 Pro (83/100 vs 43/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade V80 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (65/100 vs 42/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) or the ZTE Blade V80 Pro?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V80 Pro by 39 points (87/100 vs 48/100).

What is the rating of the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) and the ZTE Blade V80 Pro?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has a MobileRank rating of 87/100, the ZTE Blade V80 Pro — 48/100.

Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) or the ZTE Blade V80 Pro?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 41/100).

Should you choose the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) over the ZTE Blade V80 Pro?

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.