Realme 9 Pro Plus vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra
The Realme 9 Pro Plus (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G, 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 46/100 (a 43-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4500); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,600,724 vs 750,481).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme 9 Pro Plus
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
What makes Realme 9 Pro Plus better?
- Overall rating 46/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3600724 vs 750481
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 936
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2318
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 51/100)
- Better camera (93/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 35/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 69/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme 9 Pro Plus vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 43 points higher (89/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (93/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (97/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (89/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (93/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (80/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme 9 Pro Plus | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 750481 | 3600724 | |
| Geekbench Single | 936 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2318 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.4" Super AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 166 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, Realme UI 3.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | — | 226 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Camera comparison
Realme 9 Pro Plus
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Realme 9 Pro Plus
- 6.4" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme 9 Pro Plus
- 4500 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 Realme 9 Pro Plus and Xiaomi 17 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads Realme 9 Pro Plus by 79.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Realme 9 Pro Plus
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (97/100 vs 51/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (89/100 vs 69/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (93/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (80/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme 9 Pro Plus or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus by 43 points (89/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Realme 9 Pro Plus and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Realme 9 Pro Plus has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme 9 Pro Plus or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme 9 Pro Plus or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 51/100).
Should you choose the Realme 9 Pro Plus 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.