Xiaomi 17 Ultra vs ZTE Libero 5G III
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE Libero 5G III (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 700 (). By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 38/100 (a 51-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4120); the main camera is 50 MP vs 13 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,600,724 vs 515,647); the ZTE Libero 5G III is noticeably lighter (207g vs 226g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
ZTE Libero 5G III
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3600724 vs 515647
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 690
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1736
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4120 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 40/100)
- Better camera (93/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 81/100)
What makes ZTE Libero 5G III better?
- Lighter: 207g vs 226g
- Better portability (43/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Xiaomi 17 Ultra vs the ZTE Libero 5G III, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 51 points higher (89/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 40/100). 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 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III (97/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III (93/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III (80/100 vs 36/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Libero 5G III and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra are nearly equal (43/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | ZTE Libero 5G III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 700 () | |
| AnTuTu | 3600724 | 515647 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 690 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1736 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" OLED | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 4120 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 | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 64GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | 78.0×168.0×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 226 g | 207 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | — |
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Libero 5G III
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Libero 5G III
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- 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 Libero 5G III
- 4120 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Xiaomi 17 Ultra and ZTE Libero 5G III, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads ZTE Libero 5G III by 598.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Libero 5G III
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III (97/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III (93/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III (80/100 vs 36/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Libero 5G III and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra are nearly equal (43/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra or the ZTE Libero 5G III?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE Libero 5G III by 51 points (89/100 vs 38/100).
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 17 Ultra and the ZTE Libero 5G III?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the ZTE Libero 5G III — 38/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra or the ZTE Libero 5G III?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra or the ZTE Libero 5G III?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 17 Ultra over the ZTE Libero 5G III?
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.