Xiaomi 17 Ultra vs ZTE Blade A52 Lite
Comparing the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (2026) and the ZTE Blade A52 Lite (2022) on specs and benchmarks. 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 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Blade A52 Lite doesn't; the ZTE Blade A52 Lite is noticeably lighter (188g vs 226g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
ZTE Blade A52 Lite
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Better camera (93/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 39/100)
What makes ZTE Blade A52 Lite better?
- Lighter: 188g vs 226g
- Better portability (60/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Xiaomi 17 Ultra vs the ZTE Blade A52 Lite, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 62 points higher (89/100 vs 27/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (93/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 32/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A52 Lite (89/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A52 Lite (93/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A52 Lite (80/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade A52 Lite notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (60/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | ZTE Blade A52 Lite | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | — | |
| AnTuTu | 3667711 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | — | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 166 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 5 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 2GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 32GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11 (Go edition) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | 164.8×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 226 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | — |
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Blade A52 Lite
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 5MP
Display comparison
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Blade A52 Lite
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- 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 A52 Lite
- 4000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Benchmarks
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ZTE Blade A52 Lite
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display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A52 Lite (89/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A52 Lite (93/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A52 Lite (80/100 vs 32/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade A52 Lite notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (60/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra or the ZTE Blade A52 Lite?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade A52 Lite by 62 points (89/100 vs 27/100).
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 17 Ultra and the ZTE Blade A52 Lite?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the ZTE Blade A52 Lite — 27/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra or the ZTE Blade A52 Lite?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 10/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 17 Ultra over the ZTE Blade A52 Lite?
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.