OnePlus 13T vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra
The OnePlus 13T (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 $650 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 74/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 13T has the bigger battery (6260 mAh vs 6000); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,600,724 vs 3,173,674); the OnePlus 13T is noticeably lighter (185g vs 226g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus 13T
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
What makes OnePlus 13T better?
- Bigger battery: 6260 vs 6000 mAh
- Lighter: 185g vs 226g
- Cheaper at launch: $650 vs $999
- Better portability (66/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3600724 vs 3173674
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 9287
- Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 91/100)
- Better camera (93/100 vs 53/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 65/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus 13T vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 15 points higher (89/100 vs 74/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (93/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 65/100). Value score: OnePlus 13T — 62/100, 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 13T are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the OnePlus 13T (93/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the OnePlus 13T (80/100 vs 65/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 13T notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (66/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus 13T | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3173674 | 3600724 | |
| 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 | 6260 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 166 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15, OxygenOS 15 (International), ColorOS 15 (China) | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1600 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 150.8×71.7×8.2 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 185 g | 226 g | |
| Launch price | $650 | $999 |
Camera comparison
OnePlus 13T
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
OnePlus 13T
- 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 13T
- 6260 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
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 13T and Xiaomi 17 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads OnePlus 13T by 11.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $349. OnePlus 13T was $349 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 13T are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the OnePlus 13T (93/100 vs 53/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the OnePlus 13T (80/100 vs 65/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 13T notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (66/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus 13T or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is noticeably better than the OnePlus 13T — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the OnePlus 13T and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The OnePlus 13T has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 13T or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 53/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 13T or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 91/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus 13T over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The OnePlus 13T 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.