OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra

The OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 46/100 (a 43-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,667,711 vs 592,015); the OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G is noticeably lighter (195g vs 226g).

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G by 43 points (89/100 vs 46/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G

Performance 46
Display 57
Camera 40
Battery 46
Portability 56
Value for money —

Xiaomi 17 Ultra

Performance 97
Display 89
Camera 93
Battery 80
Portability 40
Value for money 88

What makes OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G better?

  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 195g vs 226g

  • Better portability (56/100 vs 40/100)

What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3667711 vs 592015
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 905
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2101
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 33W

  • Higher performance (97/100 vs 46/100)
  • Better camera (93/100 vs 40/100)
  • Longer battery life (80/100 vs 46/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 57/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 43 points higher (89/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (93/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G (97/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G (89/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G (93/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G (80/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (56/100 vs 40/100).

Xiaomi 17 Ultra: The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.

Specs comparison

Specification OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G Xiaomi 17 Ultra
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 592015 3667711
Geekbench Single 905 3639
Geekbench Multi 2101 11047
Display 6.6" IPS LCD 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2412 3200x1440
Refresh rate — 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging 33W 90W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
DXOMark (camera) — 166
Main camera 64 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 200 MP
Front camera 16 MP 32 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 12, OxygenOS 12.1 Android 16
Brightness (peak) — 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection — IP68
Dimensions 164.3×75.6×8.5 mm 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm
Weight 195 g 226 g
Launch price — $999

Camera comparison

OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G

  • Main: 64MP f/1.7
  • Front: 16MP
40
camera

Xiaomi 17 Ultra

  • Main: 50MP f/1.63
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 32MP
93
camera

Display comparison

OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G

  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2412
  • Refresh rate: —
57
display

Xiaomi 17 Ultra

  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 3200x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
89
display

Battery and charging

OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
46
battery

Xiaomi 17 Ultra

  • 6000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 16:09 hrs, total 33:23 hrs
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
80
battery

Overall performance score

We compared OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G and Xiaomi 17 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G
46/100
592015 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
89/100 +83.9%
3667711 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G by 83.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G

Price unknown

Xiaomi 17 Ultra

$999

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G (97/100 vs 46/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G (89/100 vs 57/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G (93/100 vs 40/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G (80/100 vs 46/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (56/100 vs 40/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G by 43 points (89/100 vs 46/100).

What is the rating of the OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?

The OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 89/100.

Which has the better camera: the OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 40/100).

Which is more powerful: the OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 46/100).

Should you choose the OnePlus Nord CE 2 Lite 5G over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.