Xiaomi 17 Ultra vs ZTE Blade 20
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE Blade 20 (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio P70. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 27/100 (a 62-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 16 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,667,711 vs 303,398); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Blade 20 doesn't; the ZTE Blade 20 is noticeably lighter (190g vs 226g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
ZTE Blade 20
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 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 20/100)
- Better camera (93/100 vs 15/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 38/100)
What makes ZTE Blade 20 better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 226g
- Better portability (54/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Xiaomi 17 Ultra vs the ZTE Blade 20, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 62 points higher (89/100 vs 27/100). 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 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade 20 (97/100 vs 20/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade 20 (89/100 vs 38/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade 20 (93/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade 20 (80/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade 20 is a bit better (54/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | ZTE Blade 20 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 720x1560 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 166 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 9.0 (Pie) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | 162.9×76.6×9.0 mm | |
| Weight | 226 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | — |
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Blade 20
- Main: 16MP f/2.0
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Blade 20
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1560
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:09 hrs, total 33:23 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Blade 20
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Xiaomi 17 Ultra and ZTE Blade 20, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads ZTE Blade 20 by 1108.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Blade 20
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade 20 (97/100 vs 20/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade 20 (89/100 vs 38/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade 20 (93/100 vs 15/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade 20 (80/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade 20 is a bit better (54/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra or the ZTE Blade 20?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade 20 by 62 points (89/100 vs 27/100).
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 17 Ultra and the ZTE Blade 20?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the ZTE Blade 20 — 27/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra or the ZTE Blade 20?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 15/100).
Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra or the ZTE Blade 20?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 20/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 17 Ultra over the ZTE Blade 20?
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.