OnePlus 13T vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

The OnePlus 13T (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 $650 and $892. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads — 87/100 vs 75/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 6260); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 3,173,674); the OnePlus 13T is noticeably lighter (185g vs 224g).

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is noticeably better than the OnePlus 13T — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus 13T
Performance 92
Display 85
Camera 53
Battery 65
Portability 66
Value for money 62
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
Performance 98
Display 81
Camera 87
Battery 83
Portability 42
Value for money 86
What makes OnePlus 13T better?
  • Lighter: 185g vs 224g
  • Cheaper at launch: $650 vs $892

  • Better display (85/100 vs 81/100)
  • Better portability (66/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 3173674
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 3041
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 9494
  • Bigger battery: 6800 vs 6260 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 80W

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 92/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 53/100)
  • Longer battery life (83/100 vs 65/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the OnePlus 13T vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 12 points higher (87/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (87/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (83/100 vs 65/100). Value score: OnePlus 13T — 62/100, 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 92/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 13T and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the OnePlus 13T (87/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the OnePlus 13T (83/100 vs 65/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 13T notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (66/100 vs 42/100).

OnePlus 13T: The OnePlus 13T is a better fit for gamers and power users.
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 13T Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 3173674 3942923
Geekbench Single 3041 3640
Geekbench Multi 9494 11033
Display 6.3" LTPO AMOLED 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1216x2640 1200x2608
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6260 mAh 6800 mAh
Charging 80W 90W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 200 MP
Front camera 16 MP 50 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 15, OxygenOS 15 (International), ColorOS 15 (China) Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1600 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP65 IP68/IP69
Dimensions 150.8×71.7×8.2 mm 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm
Weight 185 g 224 g
Launch price $650 $892
Camera comparison
OnePlus 13T
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
53
camera
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera
Display comparison
OnePlus 13T
  • 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1216x2640
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2608
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display
Battery and charging
OnePlus 13T
  • 6260 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
65
battery
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
  • 6800 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
83
battery
Overall performance score

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

OnePlus 13T Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
75/100
3173674 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
87/100 +19.5%
3942923 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads OnePlus 13T by 19.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
OnePlus 13T
$650
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
$892

Launch price difference: $242. OnePlus 13T was $242 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a bit better (98/100 vs 92/100).

display

In the "display" category, the OnePlus 13T and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the OnePlus 13T (87/100 vs 53/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the OnePlus 13T (83/100 vs 65/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 13T notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (66/100 vs 42/100).

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

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is noticeably better than the OnePlus 13T — the overall rating gap is 12 points.

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

The OnePlus 13T has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.

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

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 53/100).

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

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 92/100).

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

The OnePlus 13T is a better fit for gamers and power users. 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.