OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra vs Xiaomi 17
The OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, while the Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $555 and $709. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 74/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra has the bigger battery (8600 mAh vs 7000); the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,429,868 vs 3,248,535); the Xiaomi 17 is noticeably lighter (191g vs 217g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra
Xiaomi 17
What makes OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3429868 vs 3248535
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 10162
- Bigger battery: 8600 vs 7000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $555 vs $709
- Better display (94/100 vs 85/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 3293
- Lighter: 191g vs 217g
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 94/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 82/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 13 points higher (87/100 vs 74/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 35/100). Value score: OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra — 66/100, 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 and the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra are nearly equal (95/100 vs 94/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra (81/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (87/100 vs 82/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra (63/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3429868 | 3248535 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3293 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10243 | 10162 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1272x2772 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8600 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP66 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.5×77.5×8.5 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 217 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | $555 | $709 |
Camera comparison
OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra
- 8600 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- 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 Ace 6 Ultra and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra leads Xiaomi 17 by 5.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $154. OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra was $154 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra are nearly equal (95/100 vs 94/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra is a bit better (94/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra (81/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (87/100 vs 82/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra (63/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 is noticeably better than the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra and the Xiaomi 17?
The OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 35/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra over the Xiaomi 17?
The OnePlus Ace 6 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.