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 60/100 (a 27-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 (3,950,082 vs 1,294,871).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K50 Gaming
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
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: 3950082 vs 1294871
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4188
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 4700 mAh
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 68/100)
- 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 27 points higher (87/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (98/100 vs 68/100). 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) significantly outperforms the Redmi K50 Gaming (98/100 vs 68/100). 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).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi K50 Gaming | Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1294871 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1662 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4188 | 11047 | |
| 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/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Redmi K50 Gaming
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi K50 Gaming
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi K50 Gaming and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads Redmi K50 Gaming by 67.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi K50 Gaming
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Redmi K50 Gaming (98/100 vs 68/100).
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 27 points (87/100 vs 60/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi K50 Gaming and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Redmi K50 Gaming has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, 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 68/100).
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.