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 — 88/100 vs 40/100 (a 48-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 (3,579,338 vs 597,974); the ZTE Blade X1 5G is noticeably lighter (190g vs 226g).
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
ZTE Blade X1 5G
- Higher AnTuTu: 3579338 vs 597974
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 799
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1836
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (96/100 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)
- Lighter: 190g vs 226g
- Better portability (52/100 vs 40/100)
Comparing the Xiaomi 17 Ultra vs the ZTE Blade X1 5G, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 48 points higher (88/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (96/100 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 (96/100 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).
| Specification | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | ZTE Blade X1 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G | |
| AnTuTu | 3579338 | 597974 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 799 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 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 | — |
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Blade X1 5G
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
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: —
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
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 498.6% in our overall performance rating.
ZTE Blade X1 5G
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade X1 5G (96/100 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).
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 48 points (88/100 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 88/100, 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 (96/100 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. The ZTE Blade X1 5G is a better fit for everyday use.