Xiaomi 17 Ultra vs ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads — 88/100 vs 71/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,593,401 vs 1,290,942); the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is noticeably lighter (204g vs 226g).
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
- Higher AnTuTu: 3593401 vs 1290942
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1675
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 4453
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 69/100)
- Better camera (93/100 vs 86/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 56/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 80/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 204g vs 226g
- Better portability (52/100 vs 40/100)
Comparing the Xiaomi 17 Ultra vs the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 17 points higher (88/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 69/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition (96/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (93/100 vs 86/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition (80/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is a bit better (52/100 vs 40/100).
| Specification | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 3593401 | 1290942 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 1675 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 4453 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 1116x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 166 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 18GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | 163.3×73.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 226 g | 204 g | |
| Price | $999 | — |
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:09 hrs, total 33:23 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
We compared Xiaomi 17 Ultra and ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition by 178.4% in our overall performance rating.
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition (96/100 vs 69/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (93/100 vs 86/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition (80/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is a bit better (52/100 vs 40/100).
Which is better: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 17 Ultra and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 86/100).
Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 69/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 17 Ultra over the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
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. The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.