Xiaomi 17 Ultra vs ZTE V70

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE V70 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 810. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 51/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5100); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,667,711 vs 569,913); the ZTE V70 is noticeably lighter (192g vs 226g).

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE V70 by 38 points (89/100 vs 51/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Xiaomi 17 Ultra

Performance 97
Display 89
Camera 93
Battery 80
Portability 40
Value for money 88

ZTE V70

Performance 42
Display 81
Camera 43
Battery 55
Portability 61
Value for money —

What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3667711 vs 569913
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 684
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1900
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5100 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 66W

  • Higher performance (97/100 vs 42/100)
  • Better camera (93/100 vs 43/100)
  • Longer battery life (80/100 vs 55/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 81/100)

What makes ZTE V70 better?

  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 192g vs 226g

  • Better portability (61/100 vs 40/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Xiaomi 17 Ultra vs the ZTE V70, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 38 points higher (89/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 42/100). 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 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE V70 (97/100 vs 42/100). 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 V70 (93/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE V70 (80/100 vs 55/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE V70 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (61/100 vs 40/100).

Xiaomi 17 Ultra: 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.

Specs comparison

Specification Xiaomi 17 Ultra ZTE V70
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 MediaTek Dimensity 810
AnTuTu 3667711 569913
Geekbench Single 3639 684
Geekbench Multi 11047 1900
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 3200x1440 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz —
Battery 6000 mAh 5100 mAh
Charging 90W 66W
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 256GB
OS Android 16 Android 11, MyOS 11.5
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits —
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 —
Dimensions 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm 163.9×76.2×8.3 mm
Weight 226 g 192 g
Launch price $999 —

Camera comparison

Xiaomi 17 Ultra

  • Main: 50MP f/1.63
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 32MP
93
camera

ZTE V70

  • Main: 64MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
43
camera

Display comparison

Xiaomi 17 Ultra

  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 3200x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
89
display

ZTE V70

  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: —
81
display

Battery and charging

Xiaomi 17 Ultra

  • 6000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 16:09 hrs, total 33:23 hrs
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
80
battery

ZTE V70

  • 5100 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • No wireless charging
55
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Xiaomi 17 Ultra and ZTE V70, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Xiaomi 17 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
89/100
3667711 AnTuTu
ZTE V70 MediaTek Dimensity 810
51/100 -543.6%
569913 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads ZTE V70 by 543.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Xiaomi 17 Ultra

$999

ZTE V70

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE V70 (97/100 vs 42/100).

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 V70 (93/100 vs 43/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the ZTE V70 (80/100 vs 55/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the ZTE V70 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (61/100 vs 40/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra or the ZTE V70?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the ZTE V70 by 38 points (89/100 vs 51/100).

What is the rating of the Xiaomi 17 Ultra and the ZTE V70?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the ZTE V70 — 51/100.

Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra or the ZTE V70?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 43/100).

Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra or the ZTE V70?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 42/100).

Should you choose the Xiaomi 17 Ultra over the ZTE V70?

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.