Redmi K70 Ultra vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
The Redmi K70 Ultra (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9300+, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $375 and $892. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads — 87/100 vs 68/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 5500); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 2,384,849).
Redmi K70 Ultra
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Faster charging: 120W vs 90W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 213g vs 224g
- Cheaper at launch: $375 vs $892
- Better display (93/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (46/100 vs 42/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 2384849
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2250
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 7315
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 5500 mAh
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 83/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 70/100)
Comparing the Redmi K70 Ultra vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 19 points higher (87/100 vs 68/100). 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 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (83/100 vs 70/100). Value score: Redmi K70 Ultra — 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 Ultra (98/100 vs 83/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K70 Ultra is a bit better (93/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Redmi K70 Ultra (87/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a bit better (83/100 vs 70/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi K70 Ultra and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) are nearly equal (46/100 vs 42/100).
| Specification | Redmi K70 Ultra | Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2384849 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2250 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7315 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1220x2712 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 160.4×75.1×8.4 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 213 g | 224 g | |
| Launch price | $375 | $892 |
Redmi K70 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi K70 Ultra
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1220x2712
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi K70 Ultra
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Redmi K70 Ultra and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads Redmi K70 Ultra by 39.5% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $517. Redmi K70 Ultra was $517 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Redmi K70 Ultra (98/100 vs 83/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K70 Ultra is a bit better (93/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Redmi K70 Ultra (87/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a bit better (83/100 vs 70/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi K70 Ultra and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) are nearly equal (46/100 vs 42/100).
Which is better: the Redmi K70 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is noticeably better than the Redmi K70 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Redmi K70 Ultra and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Redmi K70 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi K70 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K70 Ultra 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 Ultra over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Redmi K70 Ultra 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.