Xiaomi 17 Ultra vs ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads — 88/100 vs 73/100 (a 15-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 1,425,446); the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is noticeably lighter (199g vs 226g).
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- Higher AnTuTu: 3593401 vs 1425446
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 71/100)
- Better camera (93/100 vs 86/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 56/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 199g vs 226g
- Better portability (50/100 vs 40/100)
Comparing the Xiaomi 17 Ultra vs the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 15 points higher (88/100 vs 73/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 71/100). 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 50 Ultra (96/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 89/100. 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 50 Ultra (80/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a bit better (50/100 vs 40/100).
| Specification | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | ZTE Axon 50 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 3593401 | 1425446 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 4688 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 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 | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | 161.8×73.1×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 226 g | 199 g | |
| Price | $999 | — |
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:09 hrs, total 33:23 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
We compared Xiaomi 17 Ultra and ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads ZTE Axon 50 Ultra by 152.1% in our overall performance rating.
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (96/100 vs 71/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 89/100.
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 50 Ultra (80/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a bit better (50/100 vs 40/100).
Which is better: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 17 Ultra and the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?
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 50 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 71/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 17 Ultra over the ZTE Axon 50 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. The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.