OnePlus Nord CE3 vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
The OnePlus Nord CE3 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 782G, 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 54/100 (a 33-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 806,420); the OnePlus Nord CE3 is noticeably lighter (184g vs 224g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus Nord CE3
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
What makes OnePlus Nord CE3 better?
- Lighter: 184g vs 224g
- Better portability (67/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 806420
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1126
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3034
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 80W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 56/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus Nord CE3 vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 33 points higher (87/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (98/100 vs 55/100). 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) significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE3 (98/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) and the OnePlus Nord CE3 are nearly equal (81/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE3 (87/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE3 (83/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord CE3 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (67/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus Nord CE3 | Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 782G | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 806420 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1126 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3034 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" Fluid AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 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 / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, OxygenOS 13.1 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 162.7×75.5×8.2 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 184 g | 224 g | |
| Launch price | — | $892 |
Camera comparison
OnePlus Nord CE3
- 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 CE3
- 6.7" Fluid AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus Nord CE3
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus Nord CE3 and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads OnePlus Nord CE3 by 79.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
OnePlus Nord CE3
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE3 (98/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) and the OnePlus Nord CE3 are nearly equal (81/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE3 (87/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE3 (83/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord CE3 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (67/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus Nord CE3 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord CE3 by 33 points (87/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the OnePlus Nord CE3 and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The OnePlus Nord CE3 has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus Nord CE3 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 CE3 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus Nord CE3 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.