Xiaomi 13 Ultra vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
The Xiaomi 13 Ultra (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $900 and $892. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads — 87/100 vs 74/100 (a 13-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 1,796,720).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 13 Ultra
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
What makes Xiaomi 13 Ultra better?
- Better display (90/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 1796720
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 5000 mAh
- Lighter: 224g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $892 vs $900
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 76/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 73/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 73/100)
- Better portability (42/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Xiaomi 13 Ultra vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 13 points higher (87/100 vs 74/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (98/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (87/100 vs 73/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (83/100 vs 73/100). Value score: Xiaomi 13 Ultra — 60/100, Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 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 (China) notably outperforms the Xiaomi 13 Ultra (98/100 vs 76/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 13 Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a bit better (87/100 vs 73/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a bit better (83/100 vs 73/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a bit better (42/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Xiaomi 13 Ultra | Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1796720 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 140 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 163.2×74.6×9.1 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 227 g | 224 g | |
| Launch price | $900 | $892 |
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 13 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Xiaomi 13 Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Xiaomi 13 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Xiaomi 13 Ultra and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads Xiaomi 13 Ultra by 54.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $8. Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) was $8 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Xiaomi 13 Ultra (98/100 vs 76/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 13 Ultra is a bit better (90/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a bit better (87/100 vs 73/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a bit better (83/100 vs 73/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a bit better (42/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi 13 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is noticeably better than the Xiaomi 13 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 13 Ultra and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 13 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 13 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 73/100).
Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 13 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 76/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 13 Ultra over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 13 Ultra 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.