OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
The OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, 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 49/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 592,015); the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite is noticeably lighter (195g vs 224g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
What makes OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 195g vs 224g
- Better portability (59/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2101
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 67W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 53/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 38 points higher (87/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (98/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (87/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (83/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite (98/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite (81/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite (87/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite (83/100 vs 53/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (59/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite | Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2101 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | 67W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, OxygenOS 13.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 680 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 165.5×76.0×8.3 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 224 g | |
| Launch price | — | $892 |
Camera comparison
OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite by 85.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite (98/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite (81/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite (87/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite (83/100 vs 53/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (59/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite by 38 points (87/100 vs 49/100).
What is the rating of the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite has a MobileRank rating of 49/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 41/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
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.