Lava O2 vs Xiaomi 17
The Lava O2 (2024) runs on the Unisoc T616, while the Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 31/100 (a 56-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the Xiaomi 17 has NFC for contactless payments, the Lava O2 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Lava O2
Xiaomi 17
What makes Lava O2 better?
- Overall rating 31/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 400
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 1350
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 191g vs 200g
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 19/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 44/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 52/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Lava O2 vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 56 points higher (87/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Lava O2 (95/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Lava O2 (85/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Lava O2 (81/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Lava O2 (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (63/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Lava O2 | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T616 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3404616 | |
| Geekbench Single | 400 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1350 | 10162 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 165.0×76.1×8.7 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 200 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | — | $709 |
Camera comparison
Lava O2
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Lava O2
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Lava O2
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- 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 significantly outperforms the Lava O2 (95/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Lava O2 (85/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Lava O2 (81/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Lava O2 (87/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (63/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Lava O2 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 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?
The Lava O2 has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Lava O2 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Lava O2 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the Lava O2 over the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.