Xiaomi 17 Ultra vs ZTE Axon 11 4G

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE Axon 11 4G (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio P70. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 38/100 (a 51-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,667,711 vs 303,398); the ZTE Axon 11 4G is noticeably lighter (168g vs 226g).

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 11 4G by 51 points (89/100 vs 38/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Xiaomi 17 Ultra

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

ZTE Axon 11 4G

Performance 20
Display 82
Camera 36
Battery 32
Portability 80
Value for money —

What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3667711 vs 303398
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 341
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 779
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP

  • Higher performance (97/100 vs 20/100)
  • Better camera (93/100 vs 36/100)
  • Longer battery life (80/100 vs 32/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 82/100)

What makes ZTE Axon 11 4G better?

  • Lighter: 168g vs 226g

  • Better portability (80/100 vs 40/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Xiaomi 17 Ultra vs the ZTE Axon 11 4G, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 51 points higher (89/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 20/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (93/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 11 4G (97/100 vs 20/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 11 4G (93/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 11 4G (80/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 11 4G significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (80/100 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 ZTE Axon 11 4G
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 MediaTek Helio P70
AnTuTu 3667711 303398
Geekbench Single 3639 341
Geekbench Multi 11047 779
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.5" AMOLED
Resolution 3200x1440 1080x2340
Refresh rate 120 Hz —
Battery 6000 mAh 4000 mAh
Charging 90W —
Wireless charging 50W —
DXOMark (camera) 166 —
Main camera 50 MP 48 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 200 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 20 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 6GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB
OS Android 16 Android 10, MiFavor 10
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits —
NFC yes —
Protection IP68 —
Dimensions 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm 159.2×73.4×7.9 mm
Weight 226 g 168 g
Launch price $999 —

Camera comparison

Xiaomi 17 Ultra

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

ZTE Axon 11 4G

  • Main: 48MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
36
camera

Display comparison

Xiaomi 17 Ultra

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

ZTE Axon 11 4G

  • 6.5" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: —
82
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

ZTE Axon 11 4G

  • 4000 mAh
  • Wireless charging: no data
32
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Xiaomi 17 Ultra and ZTE Axon 11 4G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Xiaomi 17 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
89/100
3667711 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 11 4G MediaTek Helio P70
38/100 -1108.9%
303398 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads ZTE Axon 11 4G by 1108.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Xiaomi 17 Ultra

$999

ZTE Axon 11 4G

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 11 4G (97/100 vs 20/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 82/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 11 4G (93/100 vs 36/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 11 4G (80/100 vs 32/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 11 4G significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (80/100 vs 40/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra or the ZTE Axon 11 4G?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 11 4G by 51 points (89/100 vs 38/100).

What is the rating of the Xiaomi 17 Ultra and the ZTE Axon 11 4G?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the ZTE Axon 11 4G — 38/100.

Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra or the ZTE Axon 11 4G?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 36/100).

Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra or the ZTE Axon 11 4G?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 20/100).

Should you choose the Xiaomi 17 Ultra over the ZTE Axon 11 4G?

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.