Xiaomi 17 vs ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
The Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 71/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,248,535 vs 1,294,871).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 17
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
What makes Xiaomi 17 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3248535 vs 1294871
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 4188
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 80W
- Lighter: 191g vs 204g
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 68/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 56/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 52/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (86/100 vs 81/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Xiaomi 17 vs the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition, the Xiaomi 17 scores 16 points higher (87/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 68/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition (95/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is a bit better (86/100 vs 81/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition (87/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (63/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Xiaomi 17 | ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 3248535 | 1294871 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3566 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10162 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2656x1200 | 1116x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 18GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | 163.3×73.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 191 g | 204 g | |
| Launch price | $709 | — |
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
- Main: 64MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- 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
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Xiaomi 17 and ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition by 150.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition (95/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (85/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is a bit better (86/100 vs 81/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition (87/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (63/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi 17 or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The Xiaomi 17 is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 17 and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The Xiaomi 17 has a MobileRank rating of 87/100, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 17 or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition leads on camera score (86/100 vs 81/100).
Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 17 or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 17 over the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition?
The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra Space Edition is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.