Redmi K70E vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra
The Redmi K70E (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8300 Ultra, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 63/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5500); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,600,724 vs 1,886,429); the Redmi K70E is noticeably lighter (198g vs 226g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K70E
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
What makes Redmi K70E better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 198g vs 226g
- Better portability (59/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3600724 vs 1886429
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1256
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4207
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5500 mAh
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 70/100)
- Better camera (93/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 64/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 83/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi K70E vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 26 points higher (89/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (93/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi K70E (97/100 vs 70/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi K70E (93/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi K70E (80/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi K70E notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (59/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi K70E | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 8300 Ultra | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1886429 | 3600724 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1256 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4207 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1220x2712 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 166 | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14, HyperOS | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1800 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 160.5×74.3×8.1 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 226 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Camera comparison
Redmi K70E
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Redmi K70E
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1220x2712
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi K70E
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:09 hrs, total 33:23 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi K70E and Xiaomi 17 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads Redmi K70E by 47.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi K70E
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi K70E (97/100 vs 70/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi K70E (93/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Redmi K70E (80/100 vs 64/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi K70E notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (59/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K70E or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Redmi K70E by 26 points (89/100 vs 63/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi K70E and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Redmi K70E has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi K70E or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K70E or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 70/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K70E over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Redmi K70E is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.