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 (3,942,923 vs 2,486,114); the Redmi K70 Pro is noticeably lighter (209g vs 224g).

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is noticeably better than the Redmi K70 Pro — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K70 Pro
Performance 83
Display 90
Camera 58
Battery 64
Portability 51
Value for money 74
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
Performance 98
Display 81
Camera 87
Battery 83
Portability 42
Value for money 86
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: 3942923 vs 2486114
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2205
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 7192
  • 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 — 74/100, Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 86/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. 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).

Redmi K70 Pro: The Redmi K70 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China): 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.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi K70 Pro Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 2486114 3942923
Geekbench Single 2205 3640
Geekbench Multi 7192 11033
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
58
camera
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera
Display comparison
Redmi K70 Pro
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 3200x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2608
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display
Battery and charging
Redmi K70 Pro
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • No wireless charging
64
battery
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
  • 6800 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
83
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi K70 Pro and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi K70 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
72/100
2486114 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
87/100 +36.9%
3942923 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads Redmi K70 Pro by 36.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi K70 Pro
$465
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
$892

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.