Xiaomi 17 vs ZTE Blade V50

Comparing the Xiaomi 17 (2025) and the ZTE Blade V50 (2023) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 49/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4800).

The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V50 by 38 points (87/100 vs 49/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 17
Performance 95
Display 85
Camera 81
Battery 87
Portability 63
Value for money 86
ZTE Blade V50
Performance
Display 79
Camera 32
Battery 42
Portability 72
Value for money
What makes Xiaomi 17 better?
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4800 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 33W

  • Better camera (81/100 vs 32/100)
  • Longer battery life (87/100 vs 42/100)
  • Better display (85/100 vs 79/100)
What makes ZTE Blade V50 better?
  • Lighter: 178g vs 191g

  • Better portability (72/100 vs 63/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Xiaomi 17 vs the ZTE Blade V50, the Xiaomi 17 scores 38 points higher (87/100 vs 49/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V50 (81/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V50 (87/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade V50 is a bit better (72/100 vs 63/100).

Xiaomi 17: The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
ZTE Blade V50: The ZTE Blade V50 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Xiaomi 17 ZTE Blade V50
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 3274157
Geekbench Single 3566
Geekbench Multi 10162
Display 6.3" LTPO AMOLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 2656x1200 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 7000 mAh 4800 mAh
Charging 100W 33W
Wireless charging 50W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 50 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 6GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 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 161.9×72.8×8.0 mm
Weight 191 g 178 g
Launch price $709
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 17
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
81
camera
ZTE Blade V50
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
32
camera
Display comparison
Xiaomi 17
  • 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2656x1200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
ZTE Blade V50
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
Battery and charging
Xiaomi 17
  • 7000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
87
battery
ZTE Blade V50
  • 4800 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
42
battery
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Xiaomi 17
$709
ZTE Blade V50
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (85/100 vs 79/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V50 (81/100 vs 32/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V50 (87/100 vs 42/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the ZTE Blade V50 is a bit better (72/100 vs 63/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi 17 or the ZTE Blade V50?

The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V50 by 38 points (87/100 vs 49/100).

What is the rating of the Xiaomi 17 and the ZTE Blade V50?

The Xiaomi 17 has a MobileRank rating of 87/100, the ZTE Blade V50 — 49/100.

Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 17 or the ZTE Blade V50?

The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 32/100).

Should you choose the Xiaomi 17 over the ZTE Blade V50?

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 Blade V50 is a better fit for everyday use.