Redmi K50 Ultra vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra

The Redmi K50 Ultra (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads — 88/100 vs 65/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,579,338 vs 1,425,446); the Redmi K50 Ultra is noticeably lighter (202g vs 226g).

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi K50 Ultra by 23 points (88/100 vs 65/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K50 Ultra
Performance 71
Display 93
Camera 46
Battery 64
Portability 51
Value for money
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
Performance 96
Display 89
Camera 93
Battery 80
Portability 40
Value for money 88
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 226g

  • Better display (93/100 vs 89/100)
  • Better portability (51/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3579338 vs 1425446
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1761
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 4688
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh

  • Higher performance (96/100 vs 71/100)
  • Better camera (93/100 vs 46/100)
  • Longer battery life (80/100 vs 64/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi K50 Ultra vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 23 points higher (88/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (93/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi K50 Ultra (96/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K50 Ultra and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra are nearly equal (93/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi K50 Ultra (93/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi K50 Ultra (80/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi K50 Ultra is a bit better (51/100 vs 40/100).

Redmi K50 Ultra: The Redmi K50 Ultra is a better fit for active users.
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.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi K50 Ultra Xiaomi 17 Ultra
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 1425446 3579338
Geekbench Single 1761 3640
Geekbench Multi 4688 11033
Display 6.7" OLED 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1220x2712 3200x1440
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging 120W 90W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
DXOMark (camera) 166
Main camera 108 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 200 MP
Front camera 20 MP 32 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 12, MIUI 13 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 163.1×75.9×8.6 mm 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm
Weight 202 g 226 g
Launch price $999
Camera comparison
Redmi K50 Ultra
  • Main: 108MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
46
camera
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/1.63
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 32MP
93
camera
Display comparison
Redmi K50 Ultra
  • 6.7" OLED
  • Resolution: 1220x2712
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
93
display
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 3200x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
89
display
Battery and charging
Redmi K50 Ultra
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • No wireless charging
64
battery
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
  • 6000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 16:09 hrs, total 33:23 hrs
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
80
battery
Overall performance score

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

Redmi K50 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
65/100
1425446 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
88/100 +60.2%
3579338 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads Redmi K50 Ultra by 60.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi K50 Ultra
Price unknown
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
$999
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi K50 Ultra (96/100 vs 71/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi K50 Ultra and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra are nearly equal (93/100 vs 89/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi K50 Ultra (93/100 vs 46/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi K50 Ultra (80/100 vs 64/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Redmi K50 Ultra is a bit better (51/100 vs 40/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K50 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi K50 Ultra by 23 points (88/100 vs 65/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi K50 Ultra and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?

The Redmi K50 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 88/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi K50 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 46/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi K50 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 71/100).

Should you choose the Redmi K50 Ultra over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?

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