OnePlus Nord 3 vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
The OnePlus Nord 3 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9000, 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 60/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 5000); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 1,542,660); the OnePlus Nord 3 is noticeably lighter (193g vs 224g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus Nord 3
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
What makes OnePlus Nord 3 better?
- Lighter: 193g vs 224g
- Better display (84/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (61/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 1542660
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1693
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4384
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 71/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus Nord 3 vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 27 points higher (87/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (98/100 vs 71/100). 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 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 3 (98/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus Nord 3 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 Nord 3 (87/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 3 (83/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord 3 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (61/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus Nord 3 | Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9000 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1542660 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1693 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4384 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" Fluid AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1240x2772 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 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 | 8GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, up to 3 major Android upgrades, OxygenOS 14 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1450 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 162.0×75.1×8.2 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 224 g | |
| Launch price | — | $892 |
Camera comparison
OnePlus Nord 3
- 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 Nord 3
- 6.7" Fluid AMOLED
- Resolution: 1240x2772
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus Nord 3
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus Nord 3 and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads OnePlus Nord 3 by 60.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
OnePlus Nord 3
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 3 (98/100 vs 71/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus Nord 3 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 Nord 3 (87/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord 3 (83/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord 3 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (61/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus Nord 3 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord 3 by 27 points (87/100 vs 60/100).
What is the rating of the OnePlus Nord 3 and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The OnePlus Nord 3 has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus Nord 3 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 Nord 3 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 71/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus Nord 3 over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The OnePlus Nord 3 is a better fit for active 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.