Xiaomi 17 vs ZTE Blade V50 Design 5G
The Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE Blade V50 Design 5G (2023) runs on the Unisoc T760. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 40/100 (a 47-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4500); the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,404,616 vs 628,581).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 17
ZTE Blade V50 Design 5G
What makes Xiaomi 17 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3404616 vs 628581
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 735
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 2318
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 5W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 33/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 54/100)
What makes ZTE Blade V50 Design 5G better?
- Overall rating 40/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Xiaomi 17 vs the ZTE Blade V50 Design 5G, the Xiaomi 17 scores 47 points higher (87/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 46/100). 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 V50 Design 5G (95/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V50 Design 5G (85/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V50 Design 5G (81/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V50 Design 5G (87/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Xiaomi 17 | ZTE Blade V50 Design 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Unisoc T760 | |
| AnTuTu | 3404616 | 628581 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3566 | 735 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10162 | 2318 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2656x1200 | 1080x2408 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 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 | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB | |
| 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 5G
- 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 5G
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
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 5G
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Xiaomi 17 and ZTE Blade V50 Design 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads ZTE Blade V50 Design 5G by 441.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Blade V50 Design 5G
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V50 Design 5G (95/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V50 Design 5G (85/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V50 Design 5G (81/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V50 Design 5G (87/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi 17 or the ZTE Blade V50 Design 5G?
The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V50 Design 5G by 47 points (87/100 vs 40/100).
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 17 and the ZTE Blade V50 Design 5G?
The Xiaomi 17 has a MobileRank rating of 87/100, the ZTE Blade V50 Design 5G — 40/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 17 or the ZTE Blade V50 Design 5G?
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 5G?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 17 over the ZTE Blade V50 Design 5G?
The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.