Xiaomi 17 vs ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
The Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (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 (3,274,157 vs 1,290,942).
Xiaomi 17
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- Higher AnTuTu: 3274157 vs 1290942
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 1675
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 4453
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 65W
- Lighter: 191g vs 204g
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 69/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 52/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (86/100 vs 81/100)
Comparing the Xiaomi 17 vs the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 scores 16 points higher (87/100 vs 71/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 69/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (95/100 vs 69/100). 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 is a bit better (86/100 vs 81/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (87/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (63/100 vs 52/100).
| Specification | Xiaomi 17 | ZTE Axon 40 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 3274157 | 1290942 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3566 | 1675 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10162 | 4453 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2656x1200 | 1116x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 65W | |
| 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 | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB / 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 | |
| Price | $709 | — |
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
We compared Xiaomi 17 and ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads ZTE Axon 40 Ultra by 153.6% in our overall performance rating.
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (95/100 vs 69/100).
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 is a bit better (86/100 vs 81/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (87/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (63/100 vs 52/100).
Which is better: the Xiaomi 17 or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 is noticeably better than the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 17 and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 has a MobileRank rating of 87/100, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 17 or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 81/100).
Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 17 or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 69/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 17 over the ZTE Axon 40 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. The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.