Redmi Note 17 vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

The Redmi Note 17 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $185 and $892. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads — 87/100 vs 50/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 17 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 6800); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 593,849).

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 by 37 points (87/100 vs 50/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Note 17
Performance 48
Display 78
Camera 30
Battery 64
Portability 41
Value for money 66
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
Performance 98
Display 81
Camera 87
Battery 83
Portability 42
Value for money 86
What makes Redmi Note 17 better?
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 6800 mAh
  • Cheaper at launch: $185 vs $892

  • Overall rating 50/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 593849
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 950
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2322
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 45W
  • Lighter: 224g vs 225g

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 48/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
  • Longer battery life (83/100 vs 64/100)
  • Better display (81/100 vs 78/100)
  • Better portability (42/100 vs 41/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi Note 17 vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 37 points higher (87/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (98/100 vs 48/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (83/100 vs 64/100). Value score: Redmi Note 17 — 66/100, 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 (98/100 vs 48/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) and the Redmi Note 17 are nearly equal (81/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (83/100 vs 64/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) and the Redmi Note 17 are nearly equal (42/100 vs 41/100).

Redmi Note 17: The Redmi Note 17 is a better fit for everyday use.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China): 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.
Specs comparison
Specification Redmi Note 17 Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 593849 3942923
Geekbench Single 950 3640
Geekbench Multi 2322 11033
Display 7.0" OLED 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2396 1200x2608
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 8000 mAh 6800 mAh
Charging 45W 90W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 200 MP
Front camera 8 MP 50 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 16 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 1800 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP65 IP68/IP69
Dimensions 169.7×79.1×8.3 mm 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm
Weight 225 g 224 g
Launch price $185 $892
Camera comparison
Redmi Note 17
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
30
camera
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera
Display comparison
Redmi Note 17
  • 7.0" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2396
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
78
display
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2608
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display
Battery and charging
Redmi Note 17
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
64
battery
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
  • 6800 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
83
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi Note 17 and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi Note 17 Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4
50/100
593849 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
87/100 +84.9%
3942923 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads Redmi Note 17 by 84.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi Note 17
$185
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
$892

Launch price difference: $707. Redmi Note 17 was $707 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (98/100 vs 48/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) and the Redmi Note 17 are nearly equal (81/100 vs 78/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (87/100 vs 30/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Redmi Note 17 (83/100 vs 64/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) and the Redmi Note 17 are nearly equal (42/100 vs 41/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Note 17 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 17 by 37 points (87/100 vs 50/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi Note 17 and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Redmi Note 17 has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 17 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 30/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi Note 17 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 48/100).

Should you choose the Redmi Note 17 over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Redmi Note 17 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.