Xiaomi 17 vs ZTE Blade V40 Design
The Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE Blade V40 Design (2022) runs on the Unisoc Tiger T616. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 30/100 (a 57-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4500).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 17
ZTE Blade V40 Design
What makes Xiaomi 17 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 400
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 1350
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 5W
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 19/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 33/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 57/100)
What makes ZTE Blade V40 Design better?
- Overall rating 30/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Xiaomi 17 vs the ZTE Blade V40 Design, the Xiaomi 17 scores 57 points higher (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Design (95/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Design (85/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Design (81/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Design (87/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Xiaomi 17 | ZTE Blade V40 Design | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Unisoc Tiger T616 | |
| AnTuTu | 3404616 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 3566 | 400 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10162 | 1350 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2656x1200 | 1080x2408 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 5W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | — | |
| Weight | 191 g | — | |
| Launch price | $709 | — |
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE Blade V40 Design
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Blade V40 Design
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- 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 V40 Design
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Design (95/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Design (85/100 vs 57/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Design (81/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Design (87/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi 17 or the ZTE Blade V40 Design?
The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V40 Design by 57 points (87/100 vs 30/100).
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 17 and the ZTE Blade V40 Design?
The Xiaomi 17 has a MobileRank rating of 87/100, the ZTE Blade V40 Design — 30/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 17 or the ZTE Blade V40 Design?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 17 or the ZTE Blade V40 Design?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 17 over the ZTE Blade V40 Design?
The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.