Redmi Note 8T vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

The Redmi Note 8T (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 $200 and $892. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads — 87/100 vs 28/100 (a 59-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 (3,942,923 vs 329,457); the Redmi Note 8T is noticeably lighter (190g vs 224g).

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8T by 59 points (87/100 vs 28/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi Note 8T
Performance 24
Display 32
Camera 30
Battery 25
Portability 59
Value for money 18
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
Performance 98
Display 81
Camera 87
Battery 83
Portability 42
Value for money 86
What makes Redmi Note 8T better?
  • Lighter: 190g vs 224g
  • Cheaper at launch: $200 vs $892

  • Better portability (59/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 329457
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 321
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1128
  • Bigger battery: 6800 vs 4000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 24/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
  • Longer battery life (83/100 vs 25/100)
  • Better display (81/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi Note 8T vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 59 points higher (87/100 vs 28/100). 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 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (83/100 vs 25/100). Value score: Redmi Note 8T — 18/100, 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 8T (98/100 vs 24/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8T (81/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8T (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8T (83/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 8T notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (59/100 vs 42/100).

Redmi Note 8T: The Redmi Note 8T 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 8T Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 329457 3942923
Geekbench Single 321 3640
Geekbench Multi 1128 11033
Display 6.3" IPS LCD 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1200x2608
Refresh rate 60 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4000 mAh 6800 mAh
Charging 90W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 48 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 200 MP
Front camera 13 MP 50 MP
RAM 4GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 16
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68/IP69
Dimensions 161.1×75.4×8.6 mm 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm
Weight 190 g 224 g
Launch price $200 $892
Camera comparison
Redmi Note 8T
  • Main: 48MP
  • Front: 13MP
30
camera
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera
Display comparison
Redmi Note 8T
  • 6.3" IPS LCD
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
32
display
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2608
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display
Battery and charging
Redmi Note 8T
  • 4000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
25
battery
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
  • 6800 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
83
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Redmi Note 8T and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi Note 8T Qualcomm Snapdragon 665
28/100
329457 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
87/100 +91.6%
3942923 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads Redmi Note 8T by 91.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi Note 8T
$200
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
$892

Launch price difference: $692. Redmi Note 8T was $692 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8T (98/100 vs 24/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8T (81/100 vs 32/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8T (87/100 vs 30/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8T (83/100 vs 25/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Redmi Note 8T notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (59/100 vs 42/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi Note 8T or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Redmi Note 8T by 59 points (87/100 vs 28/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi Note 8T and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Redmi Note 8T has a MobileRank rating of 28/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi Note 8T 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 8T 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 8T over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Redmi Note 8T 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.