Xiaomi 17 vs ZEED Z-Play
The Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZEED Z-Play (2026) runs on the Dimensity 7400. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 55/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,404,616 vs 953,150).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 17
ZEED Z-Play
What makes Xiaomi 17 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3404616 vs 953150
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 1061
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 3185
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Lighter: 191g vs 202g
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 57/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 60/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 49/100)
What makes ZEED Z-Play better?
- Overall rating 55/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Xiaomi 17 vs the ZEED Z-Play, the Xiaomi 17 scores 32 points higher (87/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the ZEED Z-Play (95/100 vs 57/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the ZEED Z-Play are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the ZEED Z-Play (81/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the ZEED Z-Play (87/100 vs 60/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (63/100 vs 49/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Xiaomi 17 | ZEED Z-Play | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Dimensity 7400 | |
| AnTuTu | 3404616 | 953150 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3566 | 1061 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10162 | 3185 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2656x1200 | 1272x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | 163.2×77.5×8.8 mm | |
| Weight | 191 g | 202 g | |
| Launch price | $709 | — |
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
ZEED Z-Play
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZEED Z-Play
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Xiaomi 17
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
ZEED Z-Play
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Xiaomi 17 and ZEED Z-Play, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads ZEED Z-Play by 257.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZEED Z-Play
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the ZEED Z-Play (95/100 vs 57/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the ZEED Z-Play are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the ZEED Z-Play (81/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the ZEED Z-Play (87/100 vs 60/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (63/100 vs 49/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi 17 or the ZEED Z-Play?
The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the ZEED Z-Play by 32 points (87/100 vs 55/100).
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 17 and the ZEED Z-Play?
The Xiaomi 17 has a MobileRank rating of 87/100, the ZEED Z-Play — 55/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 17 or the ZEED Z-Play?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 17 or the ZEED Z-Play?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 57/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 17 over the ZEED Z-Play?
The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.