Lava O2 vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
The Lava O2 (2024) runs on the Unisoc T616, 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 31/100 (a 56-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 5000); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has NFC for contactless payments, the Lava O2 doesn't; the Lava O2 is noticeably lighter (200g vs 224g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava O2
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
What makes Lava O2 better?
- Lighter: 200g vs 224g
- Better portability (52/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 400
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1350
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 19/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 44/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava O2 vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 56 points higher (87/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (98/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (83/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Lava O2 (98/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Lava O2 (81/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Lava O2 (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Lava O2 (83/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Lava O2 is a bit better (52/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava O2 | Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T616 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 400 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1350 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×76.1×8.7 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 200 g | 224 g | |
| Launch price | — | $892 |
Camera comparison
Lava O2
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Lava O2
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava O2
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Lava O2
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Lava O2 (98/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Lava O2 (81/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Lava O2 (87/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Lava O2 (83/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Lava O2 is a bit better (52/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava O2 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Lava O2 by 56 points (87/100 vs 31/100).
What is the rating of the Lava O2 and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Lava O2 has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava O2 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava O2 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the Lava O2 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.