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.
Xiaomi 17
ZTE V40 Pro
- 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)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 190g vs 191g
- Overall rating 55/100
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).
| 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 | — |
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE V40 Pro
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE V40 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 17
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE V40 Pro
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
ZTE V40 Pro
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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).
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.