Xiaomi 17 Ultra vs ZTE Blade X1 5G
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE Blade X1 5G (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G. 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 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,600,724 vs 597,974); the ZTE Blade X1 5G is noticeably lighter (190g vs 226g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
ZTE Blade X1 5G
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3600724 vs 597974
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 799
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1836
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 44/100)
- Better camera (93/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 57/100)
What makes ZTE Blade X1 5G better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 226g
- Better portability (52/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Xiaomi 17 Ultra vs the ZTE Blade X1 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 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (93/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade X1 5G (97/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade X1 5G (89/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade X1 5G (93/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade X1 5G (80/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade X1 5G is a bit better (52/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | ZTE Blade X1 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G | |
| AnTuTu | 3600724 | 597974 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 799 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1836 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 166 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 10 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | 164.0×76.0×9.2 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 X1 5G
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Blade X1 5G
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- 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 X1 5G
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Xiaomi 17 Ultra and ZTE Blade X1 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads ZTE Blade X1 5G by 502.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Blade X1 5G
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade X1 5G (97/100 vs 44/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade X1 5G (89/100 vs 57/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade X1 5G (93/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade X1 5G (80/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade X1 5G is a bit better (52/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra or the ZTE Blade X1 5G?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade X1 5G by 49 points (89/100 vs 40/100).
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 17 Ultra and the ZTE Blade X1 5G?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the ZTE Blade X1 5G — 40/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra or the ZTE Blade X1 5G?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra or the ZTE Blade X1 5G?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 44/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 17 Ultra over the ZTE Blade X1 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.