Redmi Note 8 vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
The Redmi Note 8 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $180 and $892. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads — 87/100 vs 30/100 (a 57-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 329,457); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has NFC for contactless payments, the Redmi Note 8 doesn't; the Redmi Note 8 is noticeably lighter (190g vs 224g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Note 8
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
What makes Redmi Note 8 better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 224g
- Cheaper at launch: $180 vs $892
- Better portability (60/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 329457
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 321
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1128
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 24/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 43/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi Note 8 vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 57 points higher (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (98/100 vs 24/100). 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 22/100). Value score: Redmi Note 8 — 26/100, Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 88/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (98/100 vs 24/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (81/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (87/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (83/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 8 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (60/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi Note 8 | Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 329457 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 321 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1128 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 158.3×75.3×8.4 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 224 g | |
| Launch price | $180 | $892 |
Camera comparison
Redmi Note 8
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Redmi Note 8
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi Note 8
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Redmi Note 8 and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads Redmi Note 8 by 91.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $712. Redmi Note 8 was $712 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (98/100 vs 24/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (81/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (87/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 (83/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 8 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (60/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Note 8 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8 by 57 points (87/100 vs 30/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi Note 8 and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Redmi Note 8 has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 8 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 8 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Redmi Note 8 over the 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.