Redmi Note 17 Pro vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
The Redmi Note 17 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $230 and $892. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads — 87/100 vs 56/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 17 Pro has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 6800); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 876,983).
Redmi Note 17 Pro
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 6800 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $230 vs $892
- Better display (84/100 vs 81/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 876983
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1009
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2892
- Faster charging: 90W vs 67W
- Lighter: 224g vs 226g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 73/100)
- Better portability (42/100 vs 38/100)
Comparing the Redmi Note 17 Pro vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 31 points higher (87/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (98/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (87/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (83/100 vs 73/100). Value score: Redmi Note 17 Pro — 68/100, 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 17 Pro (98/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi Note 17 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) are nearly equal (84/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro (87/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a bit better (83/100 vs 73/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) and the Redmi Note 17 Pro are nearly equal (42/100 vs 38/100).
| Specification | Redmi Note 17 Pro | Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 876983 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1009 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2892 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1280x2772 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 9000 mAh | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | 67W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69K | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.5×78.3×8.5 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 226 g | 224 g | |
| Launch price | $230 | $892 |
Redmi Note 17 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Redmi Note 17 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2772
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Redmi Note 17 Pro
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Redmi Note 17 Pro and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads Redmi Note 17 Pro by 77.8% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $662. Redmi Note 17 Pro was $662 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro (98/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi Note 17 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) are nearly equal (84/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro (87/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a bit better (83/100 vs 73/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) and the Redmi Note 17 Pro are nearly equal (42/100 vs 38/100).
Which is better: the Redmi Note 17 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 Pro by 31 points (87/100 vs 56/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 17 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Redmi Note 17 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 56/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 17 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 33/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 17 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 17 Pro over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Redmi Note 17 Pro 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.