Xiaomi 18 Pro Max vs ZTE Blade V50 Design 5G
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6, while the ZTE Blade V50 Design 5G (2023) runs on the Unisoc T760. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 40/100 (a 52-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 628,581).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
ZTE Blade V50 Design 5G
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 628581
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 735
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 2318
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 5W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 33/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 54/100)
What makes ZTE Blade V50 Design 5G better?
- Overall rating 40/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max vs the ZTE Blade V50 Design 5G, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 52 points higher (92/100 vs 40/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 33/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V50 Design 5G (100/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the ZTE Blade V50 Design 5G (82/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V50 Design 5G (100/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V50 Design 5G (92/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | ZTE Blade V50 Design 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | Unisoc T760 | |
| AnTuTu | 5001234 | 628581 | |
| Geekbench Single | 4327 | 735 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 12873 | 2318 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1208x2624 | 1080x2408 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 8500 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 5W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 17 | Android 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | — | |
| Weight | 235 g | — | |
| Launch price | $986 | — |
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
ZTE Blade V50 Design 5G
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
ZTE Blade V50 Design 5G
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
ZTE Blade V50 Design 5G
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and ZTE Blade V50 Design 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads ZTE Blade V50 Design 5G by 695.6% 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 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V50 Design 5G (100/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the ZTE Blade V50 Design 5G (82/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V50 Design 5G (100/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V50 Design 5G (92/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max or the ZTE Blade V50 Design 5G?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the ZTE Blade V50 Design 5G by 52 points (92/100 vs 40/100).
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max and the ZTE Blade V50 Design 5G?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the ZTE Blade V50 Design 5G — 40/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max or the ZTE Blade V50 Design 5G?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max or the ZTE Blade V50 Design 5G?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max over the ZTE Blade V50 Design 5G?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.