Redmi K50 Ultra vs Xiaomi 17

The Redmi K50 Ultra (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, while the Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 65/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,207,732 vs 1,425,446).

The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Redmi K50 Ultra by 22 points (87/100 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
Performance 95
Display 85
Camera 81
Battery 87
Portability 63
Value for money 86
What makes Redmi K50 Ultra better?
  • Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Better display (93/100 vs 85/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3207732 vs 1425446
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 1761
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 4688
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Lighter: 191g vs 202g

  • Higher performance (95/100 vs 71/100)
  • Better camera (81/100 vs 46/100)
  • Longer battery life (87/100 vs 64/100)
  • Better portability (63/100 vs 51/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi K50 Ultra vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 22 points higher (87/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Redmi K50 Ultra (95/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K50 Ultra is a bit better (93/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Redmi K50 Ultra (81/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Redmi K50 Ultra (87/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (63/100 vs 51/100).

Redmi K50 Ultra: The Redmi K50 Ultra is a better fit for active users.
Xiaomi 17: The Xiaomi 17 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
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 1425446 3207732
Geekbench Single 1761 3566
Geekbench Multi 4688 10162
Display 6.7" OLED 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1220x2712 2656x1200
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 120W 100W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 108 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 20 MP 50 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 12, MIUI 13 Android 16 / HyperOS 3
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 163.1×75.9×8.6 mm 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm
Weight 202 g 191 g
Launch price $709
Camera comparison
Redmi K50 Ultra
  • Main: 108MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
46
camera
Xiaomi 17
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
81
camera
Display comparison
Redmi K50 Ultra
  • 6.7" OLED
  • Resolution: 1220x2712
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
93
display
Xiaomi 17
  • 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2656x1200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Battery and charging
Redmi K50 Ultra
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • No wireless charging
64
battery
Xiaomi 17
  • 7000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
87
battery
Overall performance score

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

Redmi K50 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
65/100
1425446 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
87/100 +55.6%
3207732 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 leads Redmi K50 Ultra by 55.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi K50 Ultra
Price unknown
Xiaomi 17
$709
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Redmi K50 Ultra (95/100 vs 71/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi K50 Ultra is a bit better (93/100 vs 85/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Redmi K50 Ultra (81/100 vs 46/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Redmi K50 Ultra (87/100 vs 64/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (63/100 vs 51/100).

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

The Xiaomi 17 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?

The Redmi K50 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.

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

The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 46/100).

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

The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 71/100).

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

The Redmi K50 Ultra is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.