Redmi 5 Plus vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra
The Redmi 5 Plus (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 625, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $170 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads — 88/100 vs 20/100 (a 68-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,593,401 vs 218,879); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi 5 Plus doesn't; the Redmi 5 Plus is noticeably lighter (180g vs 226g).
Redmi 5 Plus
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Lighter: 180g vs 226g
- Cheaper at launch: $170 vs $999
- Better portability (70/100 vs 40/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3593401 vs 218879
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 189
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 862
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 14/100)
- Better camera (93/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 25/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 32/100)
Comparing the Redmi 5 Plus vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 68 points higher (88/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 14/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (93/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 25/100). Value score: Redmi 5 Plus — 10/100, Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 88/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (96/100 vs 14/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (89/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (93/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (80/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi 5 Plus significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (70/100 vs 40/100).
| Specification | Redmi 5 Plus | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 218879 | 3593401 | |
| Geekbench Single | 189 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 862 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.0" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 166 | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | — | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 158.5×75.5×8.1 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 180 g | 226 g | |
| Launch price | $170 | $999 |
Redmi 5 Plus
- Main: 12MP
- Front: 5MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Redmi 5 Plus
- 6.0" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi 5 Plus
- 4000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:09 hrs, total 33:23 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Redmi 5 Plus and Xiaomi 17 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads Redmi 5 Plus by 93.9% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $829. Redmi 5 Plus was $829 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (96/100 vs 14/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (89/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (93/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus (80/100 vs 25/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi 5 Plus significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (70/100 vs 40/100).
Which is better: the Redmi 5 Plus or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi 5 Plus by 68 points (88/100 vs 20/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi 5 Plus and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Redmi 5 Plus has a MobileRank rating of 20/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi 5 Plus or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi 5 Plus or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 14/100).
Should you choose the Redmi 5 Plus over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Redmi 5 Plus is a better fit for everyday use. 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.