OnePlus Ace 5 Racing vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra

The OnePlus Ace 5 Racing (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9400e, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $250 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads — 88/100 vs 66/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 6000); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,593,401 vs 2,545,677); the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing is noticeably lighter (200g vs 226g).

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing by 22 points (88/100 vs 66/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus Ace 5 Racing
Performance 84
Display 79
Camera 32
Battery 68
Portability 57
Value for money 84
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
Performance 96
Display 89
Camera 93
Battery 80
Portability 40
Value for money 88
What makes OnePlus Ace 5 Racing better?
  • Bigger battery: 7100 vs 6000 mAh
  • Lighter: 200g vs 226g
  • Cheaper at launch: $250 vs $999

  • Better portability (57/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3593401 vs 2545677
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2233
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 7478
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 80W

  • Higher performance (96/100 vs 84/100)
  • Better camera (93/100 vs 32/100)
  • Longer battery life (80/100 vs 68/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 22 points higher (88/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (93/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 68/100). Value score: OnePlus Ace 5 Racing — 84/100, Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 88/100; 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 is a bit better (96/100 vs 84/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing (93/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (80/100 vs 68/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (57/100 vs 40/100).

OnePlus Ace 5 Racing: The OnePlus Ace 5 Racing is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra: 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.
Specs comparison
Specification OnePlus Ace 5 Racing Xiaomi 17 Ultra
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 9400e Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 2545677 3593401
Geekbench Single 2233 3640
Geekbench Multi 7478 11033
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2392 3200x1440
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 7100 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 0 MP 200 MP
Front camera 16 MP 32 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 15, ColorOS 15 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1300 nits 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP64 IP68
Dimensions 163.6×76.0×8.2 mm 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm
Weight 200 g 226 g
Launch price $250 $999
Camera comparison
OnePlus Ace 5 Racing
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
32
camera
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/1.63
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 32MP
93
camera
Display comparison
OnePlus Ace 5 Racing
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2392
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 3200x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
89
display
Battery and charging
OnePlus Ace 5 Racing
  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
68
battery
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
  • 6000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 16:09 hrs, total 33:23 hrs
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
80
battery
Overall performance score

We compared OnePlus Ace 5 Racing and Xiaomi 17 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

OnePlus Ace 5 Racing MediaTek Dimensity 9400e
66/100
2545677 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
88/100 +29.2%
3593401 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads OnePlus Ace 5 Racing by 29.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
OnePlus Ace 5 Racing
$250
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
$999

Launch price difference: $749. OnePlus Ace 5 Racing was $749 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (96/100 vs 84/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing (93/100 vs 32/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (80/100 vs 68/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (57/100 vs 40/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing by 22 points (88/100 vs 66/100).

What is the rating of the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?

The OnePlus Ace 5 Racing has a MobileRank rating of 66/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 88/100.

Which has the better camera: the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 32/100).

Which is more powerful: the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 84/100).

Should you choose the OnePlus Ace 5 Racing over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?

The OnePlus Ace 5 Racing is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers. 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.