Oppo A96 vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra
The Oppo A96 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, 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 38/100 (a 51-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,667,711 vs 424,216); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Oppo A96 doesn't; the Oppo A96 is noticeably lighter (191g vs 226g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Oppo A96
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
What makes Oppo A96 better?
- Lighter: 191g vs 226g
- Better portability (60/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3667711 vs 424216
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1423
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (93/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Oppo A96 vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 51 points higher (89/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (93/100 vs 32/100). 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 Oppo A96 (97/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Oppo A96 (89/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Oppo A96 (93/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Oppo A96 (80/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Oppo A96 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (60/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Oppo A96 | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 424216 | 3667711 | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1423 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 166 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11, ColorOS 11.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP5X | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.4×75.7×8.4 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 191 g | 226 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Camera comparison
Oppo A96
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Oppo A96
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Oppo A96
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:09 hrs, total 33:23 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Oppo A96 and Xiaomi 17 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads Oppo A96 by 88.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Oppo A96
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Oppo A96 (97/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Oppo A96 (89/100 vs 54/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Oppo A96 (93/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Oppo A96 (80/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Oppo A96 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (60/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Oppo A96 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Oppo A96 by 51 points (89/100 vs 38/100).
What is the rating of the Oppo A96 and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Oppo A96 has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Oppo A96 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Oppo A96 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Oppo A96 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.