Redmi K50 Ultra vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
The Redmi K50 Ultra (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 65/100 (a 22-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 1,420,808); the Redmi K50 Ultra is noticeably lighter (202g vs 224g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K50 Ultra
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
What makes Redmi K50 Ultra better?
- Faster charging: 120W vs 90W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 202g vs 224g
- Better display (93/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (51/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 1420808
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 71/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 46/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 64/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi K50 Ultra vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 22 points higher (87/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (98/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (87/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (83/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Redmi K50 Ultra (98/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K50 Ultra is a bit better (93/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Redmi K50 Ultra (87/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Redmi K50 Ultra (83/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi K50 Ultra is a bit better (51/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi K50 Ultra | Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1420808 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1761 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4688 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1220x2712 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 108 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 | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, MIUI 13 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.1×75.9×8.6 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 202 g | 224 g | |
| Launch price | — | $892 |
Camera comparison
Redmi K50 Ultra
- Main: 108MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Redmi K50 Ultra
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1220x2712
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi K50 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi K50 Ultra and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads Redmi K50 Ultra by 64.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi K50 Ultra
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Redmi K50 Ultra (98/100 vs 71/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K50 Ultra is a bit better (93/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Redmi K50 Ultra (87/100 vs 46/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Redmi K50 Ultra (83/100 vs 64/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi K50 Ultra is a bit better (51/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K50 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Redmi K50 Ultra by 22 points (87/100 vs 65/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi K50 Ultra and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Redmi K50 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi K50 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 46/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K50 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 71/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K50 Ultra over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Redmi K50 Ultra 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.