Xiaomi 17 vs ZTE V40 Pro

The Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the ZTE V40 Pro (2022) runs on the Unisoc Tiger T618. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 55/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5100); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Xiaomi 17 has NFC for contactless payments, the ZTE V40 Pro doesn't.

The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the ZTE V40 Pro by 32 points (87/100 vs 55/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 17
Performance 95
Display 85
Camera 81
Battery 87
Portability 63
Value for money 86
ZTE V40 Pro
Performance
Display 81
Camera 40
Battery 55
Portability 62
Value for money
What makes Xiaomi 17 better?
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5100 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 65W

  • Better camera (81/100 vs 40/100)
  • Longer battery life (87/100 vs 55/100)
  • Better display (85/100 vs 81/100)
  • Better portability (63/100 vs 62/100)
What makes ZTE V40 Pro better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 190g vs 191g

  • Overall rating 55/100
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Xiaomi 17 vs the ZTE V40 Pro, the Xiaomi 17 scores 32 points higher (87/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the ZTE V40 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the ZTE V40 Pro (81/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the ZTE V40 Pro (87/100 vs 55/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the ZTE V40 Pro are nearly equal (63/100 vs 62/100).

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 V40 Pro: The ZTE V40 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Xiaomi 17 ZTE V40 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Unisoc Tiger T618
AnTuTu 3274157
Geekbench Single 3566
Geekbench Multi 10162
Display 6.3" LTPO AMOLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 2656x1200 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 7000 mAh 5100 mAh
Charging 100W 65W
Wireless charging 50W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 50 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 6GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 128GB
OS Android 16 / HyperOS 3 Android 11
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68
Dimensions 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm 163.9×76.2×8.3 mm
Weight 191 g 190 g
Launch price $709
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 17
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
81
camera
ZTE V40 Pro
  • Main: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
40
camera
Display comparison
Xiaomi 17
  • 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2656x1200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
ZTE V40 Pro
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: —
81
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 V40 Pro
  • 5100 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • No wireless charging
55
battery
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Xiaomi 17
$709
ZTE V40 Pro
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the ZTE V40 Pro are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the ZTE V40 Pro (81/100 vs 40/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the ZTE V40 Pro (87/100 vs 55/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the ZTE V40 Pro are nearly equal (63/100 vs 62/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi 17 or the ZTE V40 Pro?

The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the ZTE V40 Pro by 32 points (87/100 vs 55/100).

What is the rating of the Xiaomi 17 and the ZTE V40 Pro?

The Xiaomi 17 has a MobileRank rating of 87/100, the ZTE V40 Pro — 55/100.

Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 17 or the ZTE V40 Pro?

The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 40/100).

Should you choose the Xiaomi 17 over the ZTE V40 Pro?

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 V40 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.