Samsung Galaxy Note 9 vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra
The Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (2018) runs on the Samsung Exynos 9810, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $1000 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 37/100 (a 52-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,667,711 vs 594,285); the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 is noticeably lighter (201g vs 226g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy Note 9
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
What makes Samsung Galaxy Note 9 better?
- Lighter: 201g vs 226g
- Better portability (50/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3667711 vs 594285
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 744
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1863
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 15W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 10W
- Cheaper at launch: $999 vs $1000
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 43/100)
- Better camera (93/100 vs 15/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 29/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 65/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 52 points higher (89/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (93/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 29/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy Note 9 — 0/100, Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 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 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (97/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (89/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (93/100 vs 15/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (80/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 is a bit better (50/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Note 9 | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 9810 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 594285 | 3667711 | |
| Geekbench Single | 744 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1863 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.4" Super AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2960x1440 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 10W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 166 | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 8.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.9×76.4×8.8 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 226 g | |
| Launch price | $1000 | $999 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy Note 9
- Main: 12MP f/1.5
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy Note 9
- 6.4" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 2960x1440
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy Note 9
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- Wireless: 10W
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:09 hrs, total 33:23 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy Note 9 and Xiaomi 17 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy Note 9 by 83.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1. Xiaomi 17 Ultra was $1 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (97/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (89/100 vs 65/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (93/100 vs 15/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 (80/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 is a bit better (50/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 by 52 points (89/100 vs 37/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy Note 9 has a MobileRank rating of 37/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 15/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
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.