Redmi K70 Pro vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
The Redmi K70 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $465 and $892. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads — 87/100 vs 72/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 5000); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 2,486,114); the Redmi K70 Pro is noticeably lighter (209g vs 224g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K70 Pro
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
What makes Redmi K70 Pro better?
- Faster charging: 120W vs 90W
- Lighter: 209g vs 224g
- Cheaper at launch: $465 vs $892
- Better display (90/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (51/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 2486114
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6511
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 83/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 58/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 64/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi K70 Pro vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 15 points higher (87/100 vs 72/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (98/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (87/100 vs 58/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (83/100 vs 64/100). Value score: Redmi K70 Pro — 68/100, Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 88/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Redmi K70 Pro (98/100 vs 83/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K70 Pro is a bit better (90/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Redmi K70 Pro (87/100 vs 58/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Redmi K70 Pro (83/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi K70 Pro is a bit better (51/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi K70 Pro | Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2486114 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 160.9×75.0×8.2 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 224 g | |
| Launch price | $465 | $892 |
Camera comparison
Redmi K70 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Redmi K70 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi K70 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi K70 Pro and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads Redmi K70 Pro by 37.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $427. Redmi K70 Pro was $427 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Redmi K70 Pro (98/100 vs 83/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K70 Pro is a bit better (90/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Redmi K70 Pro (87/100 vs 58/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Redmi K70 Pro (83/100 vs 64/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi K70 Pro is a bit better (51/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K70 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is noticeably better than the Redmi K70 Pro — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Redmi K70 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Redmi K70 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi K70 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 58/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K70 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 83/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K70 Pro over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Redmi K70 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power 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.