Xiaomi 17 Ultra vs ZEED Z-Play

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZEED Z-Play (2026) runs on the Dimensity 7400. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 55/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the ZEED Z-Play has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6000); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,667,711 vs 953,150); the ZEED Z-Play is noticeably lighter (202g vs 226g).

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZEED Z-Play by 34 points (89/100 vs 55/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Xiaomi 17 Ultra

Performance 97
Display 89
Camera 93
Battery 80
Portability 40
Value for money 88

ZEED Z-Play

Performance 57
Display 84
Camera 34
Battery 60
Portability 49
Value for money —

What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3667711 vs 953150
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1061
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3185
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 45W

  • Higher performance (97/100 vs 57/100)
  • Better camera (93/100 vs 34/100)
  • Longer battery life (80/100 vs 60/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 84/100)

What makes ZEED Z-Play better?

  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6000 mAh
  • Lighter: 202g vs 226g

  • Better portability (49/100 vs 40/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Xiaomi 17 Ultra vs the ZEED Z-Play, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 34 points higher (89/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (93/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZEED Z-Play (97/100 vs 57/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZEED Z-Play (93/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the ZEED Z-Play (80/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the ZEED Z-Play is a bit better (49/100 vs 40/100).

Xiaomi 17 Ultra: The Xiaomi 17 Ultra 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 ZEED Z-Play
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Dimensity 7400
AnTuTu 3667711 953150
Geekbench Single 3639 1061
Geekbench Multi 11047 3185
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 3200x1440 1272x2772
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6000 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 90W 45W
Wireless charging 50W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 166 —
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 200 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 13 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits —
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 —
Dimensions 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm 163.2×77.5×8.8 mm
Weight 226 g 202 g
Launch price $999 —

Camera comparison

Xiaomi 17 Ultra

  • Main: 50MP f/1.63
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 32MP
93
camera

ZEED Z-Play

  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 13MP
34
camera

Display comparison

Xiaomi 17 Ultra

  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 3200x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
89
display

ZEED Z-Play

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1272x2772
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display

Battery and charging

Xiaomi 17 Ultra

  • 6000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 16:09 hrs, total 33:23 hrs
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
80
battery

ZEED Z-Play

  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
60
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Xiaomi 17 Ultra and ZEED Z-Play, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Xiaomi 17 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
89/100
3667711 AnTuTu
ZEED Z-Play Dimensity 7400
55/100 -284.8%
953150 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads ZEED Z-Play by 284.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Xiaomi 17 Ultra

$999

ZEED Z-Play

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZEED Z-Play (97/100 vs 57/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZEED Z-Play (93/100 vs 34/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the ZEED Z-Play (80/100 vs 60/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the ZEED Z-Play is a bit better (49/100 vs 40/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra or the ZEED Z-Play?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZEED Z-Play by 34 points (89/100 vs 55/100).

What is the rating of the Xiaomi 17 Ultra and the ZEED Z-Play?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the ZEED Z-Play — 55/100.

Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra or the ZEED Z-Play?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 34/100).

Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra or the ZEED Z-Play?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 57/100).

Should you choose the Xiaomi 17 Ultra over the ZEED Z-Play?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.