OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra vs Xiaomi 17 Max
The OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $555 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 88/100 vs 74/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra has the bigger battery (8600 mAh vs 8000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 3,429,868).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra
Xiaomi 17 Max
What makes OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra better?
- Bigger battery: 8600 vs 8000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 217g vs 219g
- Cheaper at launch: $555 vs $799
- Better display (94/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (43/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 3429868
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3293
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 10243
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 94/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 82/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 14 points higher (88/100 vs 74/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 35/100). Value score: OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra — 66/100, Xiaomi 17 Max — 90/100; 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 Max and the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra are nearly equal (97/100 vs 94/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra (90/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (90/100 vs 82/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra and the Xiaomi 17 Max are nearly equal (43/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra | Xiaomi 17 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3429868 | 3654776 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3293 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10243 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1272x2772 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8600 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP66 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.5×77.5×8.5 mm | — | |
| Weight | 217 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $555 | $799 |
Camera comparison
OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra
- 8600 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Max leads OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra by 6.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $244. OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra was $244 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max and the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra are nearly equal (97/100 vs 94/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra (90/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (90/100 vs 82/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra and the Xiaomi 17 Max are nearly equal (43/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max is noticeably better than the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra and the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 35/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra over the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Xiaomi 17 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.