Xiaomi 17 vs ZEED Z-Ultra

The Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZEED Z-Ultra (2026) runs on the Dimensity 7300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 56/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,404,616 vs 879,714).

The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the ZEED Z-Ultra by 31 points (87/100 vs 56/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Xiaomi 17

Performance 95
Display 85
Camera 81
Battery 87
Portability 63
Value for money 88

ZEED Z-Ultra

Performance 55
Display 79
Camera 49
Battery 46
Portability 65
Value for money —

What makes Xiaomi 17 better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3404616 vs 879714
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 1001
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 2918
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 33W

  • Higher performance (95/100 vs 55/100)
  • Better camera (81/100 vs 49/100)
  • Longer battery life (87/100 vs 46/100)
  • Better display (85/100 vs 79/100)

What makes ZEED Z-Ultra better?

  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 190g vs 191g

  • Better portability (65/100 vs 63/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Xiaomi 17 vs the ZEED Z-Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 scores 31 points higher (87/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the ZEED Z-Ultra (95/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the ZEED Z-Ultra (81/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the ZEED Z-Ultra (87/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the ZEED Z-Ultra and the Xiaomi 17 are nearly equal (65/100 vs 63/100).

Xiaomi 17: The Xiaomi 17 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 ZEED Z-Ultra
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Dimensity 7300
AnTuTu 3404616 879714
Geekbench Single 3566 1001
Geekbench Multi 10162 2918
Display 6.3" LTPO AMOLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 2656x1200 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 7000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 100W 33W
Wireless charging 50W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 108 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 50 MP 50 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 162.2×75.3×8.0 mm
Weight 191 g 190 g
Launch price $709 —

Camera comparison

Xiaomi 17

  • Main: 50MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
81
camera

ZEED Z-Ultra

  • Main: 108MP f/1.9
  • Front: 50MP
49
camera

Display comparison

Xiaomi 17

  • 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2656x1200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display

ZEED Z-Ultra

  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display

Battery and charging

Xiaomi 17

  • 7000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
87
battery

ZEED Z-Ultra

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
46
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Xiaomi 17 and ZEED Z-Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Xiaomi 17 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
87/100
3404616 AnTuTu
ZEED Z-Ultra Dimensity 7300
56/100 -287.0%
879714 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 leads ZEED Z-Ultra by 287.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Xiaomi 17

$709

ZEED Z-Ultra

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the ZEED Z-Ultra (95/100 vs 55/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the ZEED Z-Ultra (81/100 vs 49/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the ZEED Z-Ultra (87/100 vs 46/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the ZEED Z-Ultra and the Xiaomi 17 are nearly equal (65/100 vs 63/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Xiaomi 17 or the ZEED Z-Ultra?

The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the ZEED Z-Ultra by 31 points (87/100 vs 56/100).

What is the rating of the Xiaomi 17 and the ZEED Z-Ultra?

The Xiaomi 17 has a MobileRank rating of 87/100, the ZEED Z-Ultra — 56/100.

Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 17 or the ZEED Z-Ultra?

The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 49/100).

Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 17 or the ZEED Z-Ultra?

The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 55/100).

Should you choose the Xiaomi 17 over the ZEED Z-Ultra?

The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.