OnePlus 8 vs Xiaomi 17
The OnePlus 8 (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865, while the Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $699 and $709. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 50/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,404,616 vs 1,003,562).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus 8
Xiaomi 17
What makes OnePlus 8 better?
- Lighter: 180g vs 191g
- Cheaper at launch: $699 vs $709
- Better portability (72/100 vs 63/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3404616 vs 1003562
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 1169
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 3191
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4300 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 59/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 68/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus 8 vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 37 points higher (87/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 59/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 30/100). Value score: OnePlus 8 — 14/100, Xiaomi 17 — 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 significantly outperforms the OnePlus 8 (95/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the OnePlus 8 (85/100 vs 68/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the OnePlus 8 (81/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the OnePlus 8 (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 8 is a bit better (72/100 vs 63/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus 8 | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1003562 | 3404616 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1169 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3191 | 10162 | |
| Display | 6.5" AMOLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4300 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 160.2×72.9×8.0 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 180 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | $699 | $709 |
Camera comparison
OnePlus 8
- Main: 48MP f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
OnePlus 8
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus 8
- 4300 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus 8 and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads OnePlus 8 by 70.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $10. OnePlus 8 was $10 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the OnePlus 8 (95/100 vs 59/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the OnePlus 8 (85/100 vs 68/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the OnePlus 8 (81/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the OnePlus 8 (87/100 vs 30/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 8 is a bit better (72/100 vs 63/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus 8 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the OnePlus 8 by 37 points (87/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the OnePlus 8 and the Xiaomi 17?
The OnePlus 8 has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus 8 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus 8 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 59/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus 8 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.