Redmi Note 11S vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
The Redmi Note 11S (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G96, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $250 and $892. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads — 87/100 vs 48/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 493,222); the Redmi Note 11S is noticeably lighter (179g vs 224g).
Redmi Note 11S
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 179g vs 224g
- Cheaper at launch: $250 vs $892
- Better portability (70/100 vs 42/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 493222
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 678
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1895
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 69/100)
Comparing the Redmi Note 11S vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 39 points higher (87/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (98/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (87/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (83/100 vs 46/100). Value score: Redmi Note 11S — 48/100, 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) significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 11S (98/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a bit better (81/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 11S (87/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 11S (83/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 11S notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (70/100 vs 42/100).
| Specification | Redmi Note 11S | Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G96 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 493222 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 678 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1895 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.4" AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 159.9×73.9×8.1 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 179 g | 224 g | |
| Launch price | $250 | $892 |
Redmi Note 11S
- Main: 108MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi Note 11S
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 11S
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Redmi Note 11S and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads Redmi Note 11S by 87.5% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $642. Redmi Note 11S was $642 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 11S (98/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a bit better (81/100 vs 69/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 11S (87/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 11S (83/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 11S notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (70/100 vs 42/100).
Which is better: the Redmi Note 11S or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 11S by 39 points (87/100 vs 48/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 11S and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Redmi Note 11S has a MobileRank rating of 48/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 11S or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 11S or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 11S over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Redmi Note 11S is a better fit for everyday use. 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.