Xiaomi 17 Ultra vs ZTE Blade V40 Vita
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE Blade V40 Vita (2022) runs on the Unisoc T606. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 34/100 (a 55-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,667,711 vs 333,647); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Blade V40 Vita doesn't; the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is thinner (8.3mm vs 9.4mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
ZTE Blade V40 Vita
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3667711 vs 333647
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 378
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1335
- Faster charging: 90W vs 5W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 27/100)
- Better camera (93/100 vs 29/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 51/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (40/100 vs 35/100)
What makes ZTE Blade V40 Vita better?
- Lighter: 214g vs 226g
- Overall rating 34/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Xiaomi 17 Ultra vs the ZTE Blade V40 Vita, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 55 points higher (89/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 27/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (93/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Vita (97/100 vs 27/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Vita (89/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Vita (93/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Vita (80/100 vs 51/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (40/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | ZTE Blade V40 Vita | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Unisoc T606 | |
| AnTuTu | 3667711 | 333647 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 378 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1335 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 720x1600 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 5W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 166 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 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 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | 168.0×77.5×9.4 mm | |
| Weight | 226 g | 214 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | — |
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Blade V40 Vita
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Blade V40 Vita
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
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 V40 Vita
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Xiaomi 17 Ultra and ZTE Blade V40 Vita, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads ZTE Blade V40 Vita by 999.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Blade V40 Vita
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Vita (97/100 vs 27/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Vita (89/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Vita (93/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Vita (80/100 vs 51/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (40/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra or the ZTE Blade V40 Vita?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Vita by 55 points (89/100 vs 34/100).
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 17 Ultra and the ZTE Blade V40 Vita?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the ZTE Blade V40 Vita — 34/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra or the ZTE Blade V40 Vita?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 29/100).
Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra or the ZTE Blade V40 Vita?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 17 Ultra over the ZTE Blade V40 Vita?
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.