OnePlus Ace 5 vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
The OnePlus Ace 5 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads — 87/100 vs 66/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 6415); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 2,324,192); the OnePlus Ace 5 is noticeably lighter (206g vs 224g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus Ace 5
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
What makes OnePlus Ace 5 better?
- Lighter: 206g vs 224g
- Better display (84/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 2324192
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6511
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 6415 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 82/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 65/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus Ace 5 vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 21 points higher (87/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (98/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (87/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (83/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the OnePlus Ace 5 (98/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) are nearly equal (84/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the OnePlus Ace 5 (87/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the OnePlus Ace 5 (83/100 vs 65/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 is a bit better (54/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus Ace 5 | Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2324192 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1264x2780 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6415 mAh | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15, ColorOS 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP65 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 161.7×75.8×8.1 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 206 g | 224 g | |
| Launch price | — | $892 |
Camera comparison
OnePlus Ace 5
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
OnePlus Ace 5
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus Ace 5
- 6415 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus Ace 5 and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads OnePlus Ace 5 by 41.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
OnePlus Ace 5
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the OnePlus Ace 5 (98/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) are nearly equal (84/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the OnePlus Ace 5 (87/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the OnePlus Ace 5 (83/100 vs 65/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Ace 5 is a bit better (54/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus Ace 5 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the OnePlus Ace 5 by 21 points (87/100 vs 66/100).
What is the rating of the OnePlus Ace 5 and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The OnePlus Ace 5 has a MobileRank rating of 66/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus Ace 5 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus Ace 5 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus Ace 5 over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The OnePlus Ace 5 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.