Xiaomi 17T Pro vs ZTE Blade X1 5G
The Xiaomi 17T Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the ZTE Blade X1 5G (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads — 82/100 vs 40/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17T Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Xiaomi 17T Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,182,664 vs 597,974); the ZTE Blade X1 5G is noticeably lighter (190g vs 205g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 17T Pro
ZTE Blade X1 5G
What makes Xiaomi 17T Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3182664 vs 597974
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 799
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 1836
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 44/100)
- Better camera (63/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 57/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 52/100)
What makes ZTE Blade X1 5G better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 205g
- Overall rating 40/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Xiaomi 17T Pro vs the ZTE Blade X1 5G, the Xiaomi 17T Pro scores 42 points higher (82/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads (93/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads (63/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads (87/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade X1 5G (93/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade X1 5G (94/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Blade X1 5G (63/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade X1 5G (87/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro and the ZTE Blade X1 5G are nearly equal (54/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Xiaomi 17T Pro | ZTE Blade X1 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G | |
| AnTuTu | 3182664 | 597974 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3293 | 799 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10243 | 1836 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2772x1280 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 10 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 164.0×76.0×9.2 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $899 | — |
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
ZTE Blade X1 5G
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
ZTE Blade X1 5G
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 18:30 hrs, total 36:42 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Blade X1 5G
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Xiaomi 17T Pro and ZTE Blade X1 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17T Pro leads ZTE Blade X1 5G by 432.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Blade X1 5G
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade X1 5G (93/100 vs 44/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade X1 5G (94/100 vs 57/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro notably outperforms the ZTE Blade X1 5G (63/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade X1 5G (87/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro and the ZTE Blade X1 5G are nearly equal (54/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi 17T Pro or the ZTE Blade X1 5G?
The Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade X1 5G by 42 points (82/100 vs 40/100).
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 17T Pro and the ZTE Blade X1 5G?
The Xiaomi 17T Pro has a MobileRank rating of 82/100, the ZTE Blade X1 5G — 40/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 17T Pro or the ZTE Blade X1 5G?
The Xiaomi 17T Pro leads on camera score (63/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 17T Pro or the ZTE Blade X1 5G?
The Xiaomi 17T Pro leads on performance (93/100 vs 44/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 17T Pro over the ZTE Blade X1 5G?
The Xiaomi 17T Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.