Xiaomi 17 vs ZTE Blade V50 Design 4G
The Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE Blade V50 Design 4G (2023) runs on the Unisoc T606. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 35/100 (a 52-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,404,616 vs 333,647).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 17
ZTE Blade V50 Design 4G
What makes Xiaomi 17 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3404616 vs 333647
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 378
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 1335
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 5W
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 27/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 57/100)
What makes ZTE Blade V50 Design 4G better?
- Overall rating 35/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Xiaomi 17 vs the ZTE Blade V50 Design 4G, the Xiaomi 17 scores 52 points higher (87/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 27/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V50 Design 4G (95/100 vs 27/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the ZTE Blade V50 Design 4G (85/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V50 Design 4G (81/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V50 Design 4G (87/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Xiaomi 17 | ZTE Blade V50 Design 4G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Unisoc T606 | |
| AnTuTu | 3404616 | 333647 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3566 | 378 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10162 | 1335 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2656x1200 | 1080x2408 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 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 / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | Android 13 | |
| 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 V50 Design 4G
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Blade V50 Design 4G
- 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 V50 Design 4G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Xiaomi 17 and ZTE Blade V50 Design 4G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads ZTE Blade V50 Design 4G by 920.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
ZTE Blade V50 Design 4G
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V50 Design 4G (95/100 vs 27/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the ZTE Blade V50 Design 4G (85/100 vs 57/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V50 Design 4G (81/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V50 Design 4G (87/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi 17 or the ZTE Blade V50 Design 4G?
The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V50 Design 4G by 52 points (87/100 vs 35/100).
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 17 and the ZTE Blade V50 Design 4G?
The Xiaomi 17 has a MobileRank rating of 87/100, the ZTE Blade V50 Design 4G — 35/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 17 or the ZTE Blade V50 Design 4G?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 17 or the ZTE Blade V50 Design 4G?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 17 over the ZTE Blade V50 Design 4G?
The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.