Xiaomi 17 vs ZTE Blade 20
The Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE Blade 20 (2019) runs on the MediaTek Helio P70. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 27/100 (a 60-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 16 MP; the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,404,616 vs 303,398); the Xiaomi 17 has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE Blade 20 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 17
ZTE Blade 20
What makes Xiaomi 17 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3404616 vs 303398
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 341
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 779
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 16MP
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 20/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 15/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 38/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 54/100)
What makes ZTE Blade 20 better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 191g
- Overall rating 27/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Xiaomi 17 vs the ZTE Blade 20, the Xiaomi 17 scores 60 points higher (87/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 20/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade 20 (95/100 vs 20/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade 20 (85/100 vs 38/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade 20 (81/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade 20 (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (63/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Xiaomi 17 | ZTE Blade 20 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Helio P70 | |
| AnTuTu | 3404616 | 303398 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3566 | 341 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10162 | 779 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2656x1200 | 720x1560 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | Android 9.0 (Pie) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | 162.9×76.6×9.0 mm | |
| Weight | 191 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $709 | — |
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE Blade 20
- Main: 16MP f/2.0
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Blade 20
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1560
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Xiaomi 17
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Blade 20
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Xiaomi 17 and ZTE Blade 20, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads ZTE Blade 20 by 1022.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Blade 20
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade 20 (95/100 vs 20/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade 20 (85/100 vs 38/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade 20 (81/100 vs 15/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade 20 (87/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (63/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi 17 or the ZTE Blade 20?
The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade 20 by 60 points (87/100 vs 27/100).
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 17 and the ZTE Blade 20?
The Xiaomi 17 has a MobileRank rating of 87/100, the ZTE Blade 20 — 27/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 17 or the ZTE Blade 20?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 15/100).
Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 17 or the ZTE Blade 20?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 20/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 17 over the ZTE Blade 20?
The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.