Sharp Aquos Sense8 vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
The Sharp Aquos Sense8 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1, 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 49/100 (a 38-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 737,054); the Sharp Aquos Sense8 is noticeably lighter (159g vs 224g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Sharp Aquos Sense8
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
What makes Sharp Aquos Sense8 better?
- Lighter: 159g vs 224g
- Better portability (79/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 737054
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 930
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2700
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 70/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Sharp Aquos Sense8 vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 38 points higher (87/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (98/100 vs 52/100). 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 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Sharp Aquos Sense8 (98/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a bit better (81/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Sharp Aquos Sense8 (87/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Sharp Aquos Sense8 (83/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Sharp Aquos Sense8 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (79/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Sharp Aquos Sense8 | Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 737054 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 930 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2700 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.1" IGZO OLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 153.0×71.0×8.4 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 159 g | 224 g | |
| Launch price | — | $892 |
Camera comparison
Sharp Aquos Sense8
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Sharp Aquos Sense8
- 6.1" IGZO OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Sharp Aquos Sense8
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Sharp Aquos Sense8 and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads Sharp Aquos Sense8 by 81.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Sharp Aquos Sense8
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Sharp Aquos Sense8 (98/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a bit better (81/100 vs 70/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Sharp Aquos Sense8 (87/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Sharp Aquos Sense8 (83/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sharp Aquos Sense8 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (79/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Sharp Aquos Sense8 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Sharp Aquos Sense8 by 38 points (87/100 vs 49/100).
What is the rating of the Sharp Aquos Sense8 and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Sharp Aquos Sense8 has a MobileRank rating of 49/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Sharp Aquos Sense8 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 Sharp Aquos Sense8 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Sharp Aquos Sense8 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.