Redmi Turbo 3 vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

The Redmi Turbo 3 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads — 87/100 vs 63/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 5000); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 1,689,352); the Redmi Turbo 3 is noticeably lighter (179g vs 224g).

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Redmi Turbo 3 by 24 points (87/100 vs 63/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Redmi Turbo 3

Performance 75
Display 83
Camera 37
Battery 58
Portability 73
Value for money —

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

Performance 98
Display 81
Camera 87
Battery 83
Portability 42
Value for money 88

What makes Redmi Turbo 3 better?

  • Lighter: 179g vs 224g

  • Better display (83/100 vs 81/100)
  • Better portability (73/100 vs 42/100)

What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 1689352
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1923
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 5179
  • Bigger battery: 6800 vs 5000 mAh

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 75/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 37/100)
  • Longer battery life (83/100 vs 58/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Redmi Turbo 3 vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 24 points higher (87/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (98/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (87/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (83/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 3 (98/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 3 and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) are nearly equal (83/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Redmi Turbo 3 (87/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 3 (83/100 vs 58/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi Turbo 3 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (73/100 vs 42/100).

Redmi Turbo 3: The Redmi Turbo 3 is a better fit for active users.
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 Turbo 3 Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 1689352 3950082
Geekbench Single 1923 3639
Geekbench Multi 5179 11047
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1220x2712 1200x2608
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 6800 mAh
Charging 90W 90W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 200 MP
Front camera 20 MP 50 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 14, HyperOS Android 16
Brightness (peak) 2400 nits —
NFC yes yes
Protection IP64 IP68/IP69
Dimensions 160.5×74.4×7.8 mm 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm
Weight 179 g 224 g
Launch price — $892

Camera comparison

Redmi Turbo 3

  • Main: 50MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
37
camera

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

  • Main: 50MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera

Display comparison

Redmi Turbo 3

  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1220x2712
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
83
display

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2608
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display

Battery and charging

Redmi Turbo 3

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • No wireless charging
58
battery

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

  • 6800 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
83
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Redmi Turbo 3 and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Redmi Turbo 3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3
63/100
1689352 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
87/100 +57.2%
3950082 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads Redmi Turbo 3 by 57.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Redmi Turbo 3

Price unknown

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

$892

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 3 (98/100 vs 75/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 3 and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) are nearly equal (83/100 vs 81/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Redmi Turbo 3 (87/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Redmi Turbo 3 (83/100 vs 58/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Redmi Turbo 3 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (73/100 vs 42/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Redmi Turbo 3 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Redmi Turbo 3 by 24 points (87/100 vs 63/100).

What is the rating of the Redmi Turbo 3 and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Redmi Turbo 3 has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.

Which has the better camera: the Redmi Turbo 3 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 37/100).

Which is more powerful: the Redmi Turbo 3 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 75/100).

Should you choose the Redmi Turbo 3 over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Redmi Turbo 3 is a better fit for active users. 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.