OnePlus Ace 6 vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
The OnePlus Ace 6 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $399 and $892. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads — 87/100 vs 73/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus Ace 6 has the bigger battery (7800 mAh vs 6800); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 3,332,530).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus Ace 6
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
What makes OnePlus Ace 6 better?
- Bigger battery: 7800 vs 6800 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 90W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 213g vs 224g
- Cheaper at launch: $399 vs $892
- Better display (94/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (48/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 3332530
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 9287
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 92/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus Ace 6 vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 14 points higher (87/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (87/100 vs 35/100). Value score: OnePlus Ace 6 — 74/100, Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 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 Ultra (China) is a bit better (98/100 vs 92/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 is a bit better (94/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the OnePlus Ace 6 (87/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) and the OnePlus Ace 6 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 79/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 is a bit better (48/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus Ace 6 | Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3332530 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" OLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1272 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7800 mAh | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 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 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.4×77.0×8.3 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 213 g | 224 g | |
| Launch price | $399 | $892 |
Camera comparison
OnePlus Ace 6
- 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 6
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 2800x1272
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus Ace 6
- 7800 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus Ace 6 and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads OnePlus Ace 6 by 15.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $493. OnePlus Ace 6 was $493 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a bit better (98/100 vs 92/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 is a bit better (94/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the OnePlus Ace 6 (87/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) and the OnePlus Ace 6 are nearly equal (83/100 vs 79/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 is a bit better (48/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus Ace 6 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is noticeably better than the OnePlus Ace 6 — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the OnePlus Ace 6 and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The OnePlus Ace 6 has a MobileRank rating of 73/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus Ace 6 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 6 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 92/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus Ace 6 over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The OnePlus Ace 6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. 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.