Tecno Camon 18 Premier vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra
The Tecno Camon 18 Premier (2021) runs on the MediaTek Helio G96, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 50/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4750); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,667,711 vs 493,222); the Tecno Camon 18 Premier is noticeably lighter (200g vs 226g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Tecno Camon 18 Premier
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
What makes Tecno Camon 18 Premier better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 200g vs 226g
- Better portability (57/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3667711 vs 493222
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 674
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1793
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4750 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 33W
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 40/100)
- Better camera (93/100 vs 53/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 41/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Tecno Camon 18 Premier vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 39 points higher (89/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 40/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (93/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 18 Premier (97/100 vs 40/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 18 Premier (93/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 18 Premier (80/100 vs 41/100). In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 18 Premier notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (57/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Tecno Camon 18 Premier | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G96 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 493222 | 3667711 | |
| Geekbench Single | 674 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1793 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4750 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 166 | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11, HIOS 8.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 550 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×75.9×8.2 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 200 g | 226 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Camera comparison
Tecno Camon 18 Premier
- Main: 64MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Tecno Camon 18 Premier
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Tecno Camon 18 Premier
- 4750 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
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 Tecno Camon 18 Premier and Xiaomi 17 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads Tecno Camon 18 Premier by 86.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Tecno Camon 18 Premier
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 18 Premier (97/100 vs 40/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 18 Premier (93/100 vs 53/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 18 Premier (80/100 vs 41/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Tecno Camon 18 Premier notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (57/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Tecno Camon 18 Premier or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 18 Premier by 39 points (89/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the Tecno Camon 18 Premier and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Tecno Camon 18 Premier has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Tecno Camon 18 Premier or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 53/100).
Which is more powerful: the Tecno Camon 18 Premier or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Tecno Camon 18 Premier 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.