Xiaomi 17 Ultra vs ZTE S30
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE S30 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 42/100 (a 47-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,667,711 vs 517,460); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE S30 doesn't; the ZTE S30 is noticeably lighter (184g vs 226g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
ZTE S30
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3667711 vs 517460
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1762
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 30W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (93/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 24/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 54/100)
What makes ZTE S30 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 184g vs 226g
- Better portability (70/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Xiaomi 17 Ultra vs the ZTE S30, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 47 points higher (89/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (93/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE S30 (97/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE S30 (89/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE S30 (93/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE S30 (80/100 vs 24/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE S30 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (70/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | ZTE S30 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | |
| AnTuTu | 3667711 | 517460 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 746 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1762 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 166 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11, MyOS 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | 164.8×76.4×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 226 g | 184 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | — |
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE S30
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE S30
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- 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 S30
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Xiaomi 17 Ultra and ZTE S30, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads ZTE S30 by 608.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
ZTE S30
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE S30 (97/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE S30 (89/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE S30 (93/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE S30 (80/100 vs 24/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE S30 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (70/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra or the ZTE S30?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE S30 by 47 points (89/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 17 Ultra and the ZTE S30?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the ZTE S30 — 42/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra or the ZTE S30?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra or the ZTE S30?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 17 Ultra over the ZTE S30?
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.