Redmi K70 Ultra vs Xiaomi 17 Max

The Redmi K70 Ultra (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9300+, while the Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $375 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 84/100 vs 54/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 2,384,849).

The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi K70 Ultra by 30 points (84/100 vs 54/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K70 Ultra
Performance 46
Display 100
Camera 32
Battery 68
Design 33
Value for money 84
Xiaomi 17 Max
Performance 88
Display 100
Camera 90
Battery 83
Design 26
Value for money 55
What makes Redmi K70 Ultra better?
  • Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 213g vs 219g
  • Cheaper: $375 vs $799

  • Better design/ergonomics (33/100 vs 26/100)
  • Better value for money (84/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 2384849
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2250
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 7315
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5500 mAh
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP

  • Higher performance (88/100 vs 46/100)
  • Better camera (90/100 vs 32/100)
  • Longer battery life (83/100 vs 68/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi K70 Ultra vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 30 points higher (84/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (88/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (83/100 vs 68/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K70 Ultra leads (84/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi K70 Ultra (88/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi K70 Ultra (90/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Redmi K70 Ultra (83/100 vs 68/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi K70 Ultra is a bit better (33/100 vs 26/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K70 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (84/100 vs 55/100).

Redmi K70 Ultra: The Redmi K70 Ultra is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Xiaomi 17 Max: The Xiaomi 17 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi K70 Ultra Xiaomi 17 Max
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 2384849 3654776
Geekbench Single 2250 3640
Geekbench Multi 7315 11033
Display 6.7" OLED 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1220x2712 2608x1200
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5500 mAh 8000 mAh
Charging 120W 100W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 50 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 20 MP 32 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB / 24GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 14 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 4000 nits 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 160.4×75.1×8.4 mm
Weight 213 g 219 g
Price $375 $799
Camera comparison
Redmi K70 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
32
camera
Xiaomi 17 Max
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
90
camera
Display comparison
Redmi K70 Ultra
  • 6.7" OLED
  • Resolution: 1220x2712
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Xiaomi 17 Max
  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2608x1200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Redmi K70 Ultra
  • 5500 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • No wireless charging
68
battery
Xiaomi 17 Max
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
83
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi K70 Ultra and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi K70 Ultra MediaTek Dimensity 9300+
54/100
2384849 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
84/100 +34.7%
3654776 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Max leads Redmi K70 Ultra by 34.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Redmi K70 Ultra
$375
Xiaomi 17 Max
$799

Price difference: $424. Redmi K70 Ultra is cheaper by $424.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi K70 Ultra (88/100 vs 46/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi K70 Ultra (90/100 vs 32/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Redmi K70 Ultra (83/100 vs 68/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Redmi K70 Ultra is a bit better (33/100 vs 26/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K70 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (84/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K70 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Redmi K70 Ultra by 30 points (84/100 vs 54/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi K70 Ultra and the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Redmi K70 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 84/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi K70 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 32/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi K70 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (88/100 vs 46/100).

Should you choose the Redmi K70 Ultra over the Xiaomi 17 Max?

The Redmi K70 Ultra is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Xiaomi 17 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.