Xiaomi 17 Ultra vs ZTE Blade V50 Design 5G
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE Blade V50 Design 5G (2023) runs on the Unisoc T760. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 40/100 (a 49-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4500); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,667,711 vs 628,581).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
ZTE Blade V50 Design 5G
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3667711 vs 628581
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 735
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2318
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 5W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (93/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 33/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 54/100)
What makes ZTE Blade V50 Design 5G better?
- Overall rating 40/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Xiaomi 17 Ultra vs the ZTE Blade V50 Design 5G, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 49 points higher (89/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (93/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V50 Design 5G (97/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V50 Design 5G (89/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V50 Design 5G (93/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V50 Design 5G (80/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | ZTE Blade V50 Design 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Unisoc T760 | |
| AnTuTu | 3667711 | 628581 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 735 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2318 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 1080x2408 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 5W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 166 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 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 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | — | |
| Weight | 226 g | — | |
| Launch price | $999 | — |
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Blade V50 Design 5G
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Blade V50 Design 5G
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- 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 V50 Design 5G
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Xiaomi 17 Ultra and ZTE Blade V50 Design 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads ZTE Blade V50 Design 5G by 483.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Blade V50 Design 5G
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V50 Design 5G (97/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V50 Design 5G (89/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V50 Design 5G (93/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V50 Design 5G (80/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra or the ZTE Blade V50 Design 5G?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V50 Design 5G by 49 points (89/100 vs 40/100).
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 17 Ultra and the ZTE Blade V50 Design 5G?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the ZTE Blade V50 Design 5G — 40/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra or the ZTE Blade V50 Design 5G?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra or the ZTE Blade V50 Design 5G?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 17 Ultra over the ZTE Blade V50 Design 5G?
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.