Oppo A96 5G vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

The Oppo A96 5G (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 (), 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 4500); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 592,015); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has NFC for contactless payments, the Oppo A96 5G doesn't; the Oppo A96 5G is noticeably lighter (171g vs 224g).

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Oppo A96 5G by 38 points (87/100 vs 49/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Oppo A96 5G

Performance 46
Display 91
Camera 31
Battery 39
Portability 81
Value for money —

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

Performance 98
Display 81
Camera 87
Battery 83
Portability 42
Value for money 88

What makes Oppo A96 5G better?

  • Higher refresh rate: 180Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 171g vs 224g

  • Better display (91/100 vs 81/100)
  • Better portability (81/100 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 4500 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 46/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 31/100)
  • Longer battery life (83/100 vs 39/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Oppo A96 5G 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 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (83/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Oppo A96 5G (98/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the Oppo A96 5G is a bit better (91/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Oppo A96 5G (87/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Oppo A96 5G (83/100 vs 39/100). In the "portability" category, the Oppo A96 5G significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (81/100 vs 42/100).

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.

Specs comparison

Specification Oppo A96 5G Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 () Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 592015 3950082
Geekbench Single 905 3639
Geekbench Multi 2101 11047
Display 6.4" OLED 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2408 1200x2608
Refresh rate 180 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4500 mAh 6800 mAh
Charging — 90W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 48 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 200 MP
Front camera 16 MP 50 MP
RAM — 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 11 Red Velvet Cake Android 16
NFC no yes
Protection — IP68/IP69
Dimensions 159.8×73.2×7.5 mm 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm
Weight 171 g 224 g
Launch price — $892

Camera comparison

Oppo A96 5G

  • Main: 48MP
  • Front: 16MP
31
camera

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

  • Main: 50MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera

Display comparison

Oppo A96 5G

  • 6.4" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2408
  • Refresh rate: 180 Hz
91
display

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2608
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display

Battery and charging

Oppo A96 5G

  • 4500 mAh
  • No wireless charging
39
battery

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

  • 6800 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
83
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Oppo A96 5G and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Oppo A96 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 ()
49/100
592015 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
87/100 +85.0%
3950082 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads Oppo A96 5G by 85.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Oppo A96 5G

Price unknown

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

$892

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Oppo A96 5G (98/100 vs 46/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Oppo A96 5G is a bit better (91/100 vs 81/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Oppo A96 5G (87/100 vs 31/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Oppo A96 5G (83/100 vs 39/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Oppo A96 5G significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (81/100 vs 42/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Oppo A96 5G or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Oppo A96 5G by 38 points (87/100 vs 49/100).

What is the rating of the Oppo A96 5G and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Oppo A96 5G has a MobileRank rating of 49/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.

Which has the better camera: the Oppo A96 5G or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 31/100).

Which is more powerful: the Oppo A96 5G or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 46/100).

Should you choose the Oppo A96 5G 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.