Ai+ Nova 2 Power 5G vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

The Ai+ Nova 2 Power 5G (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7100, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads — 87/100 vs 48/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the Ai+ Nova 2 Power 5G has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 6800); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 785,352).

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Ai+ Nova 2 Power 5G by 39 points (87/100 vs 48/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Ai+ Nova 2 Power 5G

Performance 54
Display 55
Camera 33
Battery 58
Portability 37
Value for money —

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

Performance 98
Display 81
Camera 87
Battery 83
Portability 42
Value for money 88

What makes Ai+ Nova 2 Power 5G better?

  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 6800 mAh
  • Lighter: 222g vs 224g

  • Overall rating 48/100

What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 785352
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 995
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2925
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 33W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 54/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 33/100)
  • Longer battery life (83/100 vs 58/100)
  • Better display (81/100 vs 55/100)
  • Better portability (42/100 vs 37/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Ai+ Nova 2 Power 5G vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 39 points higher (87/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (98/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (87/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (83/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Ai+ Nova 2 Power 5G (98/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Ai+ Nova 2 Power 5G (81/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Ai+ Nova 2 Power 5G (87/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Ai+ Nova 2 Power 5G (83/100 vs 58/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a bit better (42/100 vs 37/100).

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China): The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.

Specs comparison

Specification Ai+ Nova 2 Power 5G Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 7100 Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 785352 3950082
Geekbench Single 995 3639
Geekbench Multi 2925 11047
Display 6.8" IPS LCD 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 720x1600 1200x2608
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 7000 mAh 6800 mAh
Charging 33W 90W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 48 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 200 MP
Front camera 13 MP 50 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 16 Android 16
NFC — yes
Protection IP65 IP68/IP69
Dimensions — 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm
Weight 222 g 224 g
Launch price — $892

Camera comparison

Ai+ Nova 2 Power 5G

  • Main: 48MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 13MP
33
camera

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

  • Main: 50MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera

Display comparison

Ai+ Nova 2 Power 5G

  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
55
display

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2608
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display

Battery and charging

Ai+ Nova 2 Power 5G

  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
58
battery

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

  • 6800 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
83
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Ai+ Nova 2 Power 5G and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Ai+ Nova 2 Power 5G MediaTek Dimensity 7100
48/100
785352 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
87/100 +80.1%
3950082 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads Ai+ Nova 2 Power 5G by 80.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Ai+ Nova 2 Power 5G

Price unknown

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

$892

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Ai+ Nova 2 Power 5G (98/100 vs 54/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Ai+ Nova 2 Power 5G (81/100 vs 55/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Ai+ Nova 2 Power 5G (87/100 vs 33/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Ai+ Nova 2 Power 5G (83/100 vs 58/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a bit better (42/100 vs 37/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Ai+ Nova 2 Power 5G or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Ai+ Nova 2 Power 5G by 39 points (87/100 vs 48/100).

What is the rating of the Ai+ Nova 2 Power 5G and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Ai+ Nova 2 Power 5G has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.

Which has the better camera: the Ai+ Nova 2 Power 5G or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 33/100).

Which is more powerful: the Ai+ Nova 2 Power 5G or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 54/100).

Should you choose the Ai+ Nova 2 Power 5G over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.