Samsung Galaxy A11 vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra
The Samsung Galaxy A11 (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 450, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $180 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads — 88/100 vs 20/100 (a 68-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 13 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,593,401 vs 176,718); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Samsung Galaxy A11 doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy A11 is noticeably lighter (177g vs 226g).
Samsung Galaxy A11
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Lighter: 177g vs 226g
- Cheaper at launch: $180 vs $999
- Better portability (73/100 vs 40/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3593401 vs 176718
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 301
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 831
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 13/100)
- Better camera (93/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 25/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 32/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy A11 vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 68 points higher (88/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 13/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (93/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 25/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy A11 — 8/100, Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 88/100; 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 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A11 (96/100 vs 13/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A11 (89/100 vs 32/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A11 (93/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A11 (80/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A11 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (73/100 vs 40/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy A11 | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 176718 | 3593401 | |
| Geekbench Single | 301 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 831 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.4" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | — | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 166 | |
| Main camera | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 2GB / 3GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | — | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.4×76.3×8.0 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 177 g | 226 g | |
| Launch price | $180 | $999 |
Samsung Galaxy A11
- Main: 13MP
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy A11
- 6.4" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A11
- 4000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:09 hrs, total 33:23 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Samsung Galaxy A11 and Xiaomi 17 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy A11 by 95.1% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $819. Samsung Galaxy A11 was $819 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A11 (96/100 vs 13/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A11 (89/100 vs 32/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A11 (93/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A11 (80/100 vs 25/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A11 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (73/100 vs 40/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy A11 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A11 by 68 points (88/100 vs 20/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy A11 and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy A11 has a MobileRank rating of 20/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy A11 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy A11 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 13/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy A11 over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy A11 is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.