Realme 9 4G vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
The Realme 9 4G (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G, 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 44/100 (a 43-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 424,216); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme 9 4G doesn't; the Realme 9 4G is noticeably lighter (178g vs 224g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme 9 4G
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
What makes Realme 9 4G better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 178g vs 224g
- Better portability (72/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 424216
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 412
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1423
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 31/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 69/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme 9 4G vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 43 points higher (87/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (98/100 vs 31/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (87/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (83/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Realme 9 4G (98/100 vs 31/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a bit better (81/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Realme 9 4G (87/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Realme 9 4G (83/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme 9 4G significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (72/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme 9 4G | Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 4G | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 424216 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 412 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1423 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.4" Super AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | — | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, Realme UI 3.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 160.2×73.3×8.0 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 178 g | 224 g | |
| Launch price | — | $892 |
Camera comparison
Realme 9 4G
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Realme 9 4G
- 6.4" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme 9 4G
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Realme 9 4G and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads Realme 9 4G by 89.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Realme 9 4G
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Realme 9 4G (98/100 vs 31/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a bit better (81/100 vs 69/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Realme 9 4G (87/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Realme 9 4G (83/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme 9 4G significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (72/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme 9 4G or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Realme 9 4G by 43 points (87/100 vs 44/100).
What is the rating of the Realme 9 4G and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Realme 9 4G has a MobileRank rating of 44/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme 9 4G or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme 9 4G or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Realme 9 4G 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.