OnePlus 13 vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

The OnePlus 13 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $899 and $892. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads — 87/100 vs 83/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 6000); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 2,849,183).

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) edges out the OnePlus 13 by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus 13
Performance 91
Display 89
Camera 78
Battery 83
Portability 46
Value for money 78
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
Performance 98
Display 81
Camera 87
Battery 83
Portability 42
Value for money 86
What makes OnePlus 13 better?
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
  • Lighter: 213g vs 224g

  • Better display (89/100 vs 81/100)
  • Better portability (46/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 2849183
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 3050
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 9700
  • Bigger battery: 6800 vs 6000 mAh
  • Cheaper at launch: $892 vs $899

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 91/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 78/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the OnePlus 13 vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 4 points higher (87/100 vs 83/100). Value score: OnePlus 13 — 78/100, Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 86/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a bit better (98/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 13 is a bit better (89/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a bit better (87/100 vs 78/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 83/100. In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 13 and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) are nearly equal (46/100 vs 42/100).

OnePlus 13: The OnePlus 13 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
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 OnePlus 13 Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 2849183 3942923
Geekbench Single 3050 3640
Geekbench Multi 9700 11033
Display 6.8" LTPO AMOLED 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 3168x1440 1200x2608
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6000 mAh 6800 mAh
Charging 100W 90W
Wireless charging 50W 50W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 200 MP
Front camera 32 MP 50 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB / 24GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 15 / OxygenOS 15 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 4500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP69 IP68/IP69
Dimensions 162.9×76.5×8.5 mm 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm
Weight 213 g 224 g
Launch price $899 $892
Camera comparison
OnePlus 13
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
78
camera
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera
Display comparison
OnePlus 13
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 3168x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
89
display
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2608
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display
Battery and charging
OnePlus 13
  • 6000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 13:42 hrs, total 31:17 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
83
battery
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
  • 6800 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
83
battery
Overall performance score

We compared OnePlus 13 and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

OnePlus 13 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
83/100
2849183 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
87/100 +27.7%
3942923 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads OnePlus 13 by 27.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
OnePlus 13
$899
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
$892

Launch price difference: $7. Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) was $7 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a bit better (98/100 vs 91/100).

display

In the "display" category, the OnePlus 13 is a bit better (89/100 vs 81/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a bit better (87/100 vs 78/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 83/100.

portability

In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 13 and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) are nearly equal (46/100 vs 42/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus 13 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) edges out the OnePlus 13 by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the OnePlus 13 and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The OnePlus 13 has a MobileRank rating of 83/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.

Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 13 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 78/100).

Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 13 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 91/100).

Should you choose the OnePlus 13 over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The OnePlus 13 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. 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.