OnePlus 13s vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra
The OnePlus 13s (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $549 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 77/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5850); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,667,711 vs 3,013,469); the OnePlus 13s is noticeably lighter (185g vs 226g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus 13s
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
What makes OnePlus 13s better?
- Lighter: 185g vs 226g
- Cheaper at launch: $549 vs $999
- Better portability (74/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3667711 vs 3013469
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 9287
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5850 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 91/100)
- Better camera (93/100 vs 57/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 74/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus 13s vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 12 points higher (89/100 vs 77/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (93/100 vs 57/100). Value score: OnePlus 13s — 72/100, Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 88/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (97/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra and the OnePlus 13s are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the OnePlus 13s (93/100 vs 57/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (80/100 vs 74/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 13s significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (74/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus 13s | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3013469 | 3667711 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1216x2640 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5850 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 166 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 226 g | |
| Launch price | $549 | $999 |
Camera comparison
OnePlus 13s
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
OnePlus 13s
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus 13s
- 5850 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless charging: no data
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:09 hrs, total 33:23 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus 13s and Xiaomi 17 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads OnePlus 13s by 17.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $450. OnePlus 13s was $450 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (97/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra and the OnePlus 13s are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the OnePlus 13s (93/100 vs 57/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (80/100 vs 74/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 13s significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (74/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus 13s or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is noticeably better than the OnePlus 13s — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the OnePlus 13s and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The OnePlus 13s has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 13s or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 57/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 13s or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 91/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus 13s over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The OnePlus 13s is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.