Redmi K50 Gaming vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

The Redmi K50 Gaming (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, 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 61/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 4700); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 1,290,942).

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Redmi K50 Gaming by 26 points (87/100 vs 61/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K50 Gaming
Performance 69
Display 79
Camera 44
Battery 58
Portability 47
Value for money
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
Performance 98
Display 81
Camera 87
Battery 83
Portability 42
Value for money 86
What makes Redmi K50 Gaming better?
  • Faster charging: 120W vs 90W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 210g vs 224g

  • Better portability (47/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1290942
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1675
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 4453
  • Bigger battery: 6800 vs 4700 mAh

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 69/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 44/100)
  • Longer battery life (83/100 vs 58/100)
  • Better display (81/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi K50 Gaming vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 26 points higher (87/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (98/100 vs 69/100). 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 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Redmi K50 Gaming (98/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) and the Redmi K50 Gaming are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Redmi K50 Gaming (87/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Redmi K50 Gaming (83/100 vs 58/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi K50 Gaming is a bit better (47/100 vs 42/100).

Redmi K50 Gaming: The Redmi K50 Gaming is a better fit for active users.
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 Redmi K50 Gaming Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 1290942 3942923
Geekbench Single 1675 3640
Geekbench Multi 4453 11033
Display 6.7" OLED 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1200x2608
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4700 mAh 6800 mAh
Charging 120W 90W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 64 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 200 MP
Front camera 20 MP 50 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 12, MIUI 13 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 800 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68/IP69
Dimensions 162.5×76.7×8.5 mm 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm
Weight 210 g 224 g
Launch price $892
Camera comparison
Redmi K50 Gaming
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
44
camera
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera
Display comparison
Redmi K50 Gaming
  • 6.7" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2608
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display
Battery and charging
Redmi K50 Gaming
  • 4700 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • No wireless charging
58
battery
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
  • 6800 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
83
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi K50 Gaming and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi K50 Gaming Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
61/100
1290942 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
87/100 +67.3%
3942923 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads Redmi K50 Gaming by 67.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi K50 Gaming
Price unknown
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
$892
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Redmi K50 Gaming (98/100 vs 69/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) and the Redmi K50 Gaming are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Redmi K50 Gaming (87/100 vs 44/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Redmi K50 Gaming (83/100 vs 58/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Redmi K50 Gaming is a bit better (47/100 vs 42/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K50 Gaming or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Redmi K50 Gaming by 26 points (87/100 vs 61/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi K50 Gaming and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Redmi K50 Gaming has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi K50 Gaming 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 Redmi K50 Gaming or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 69/100).

Should you choose the Redmi K50 Gaming over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Redmi K50 Gaming is a better fit for active users. 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.