Xiaomi 14 Ultra vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
The Xiaomi 14 Ultra (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $999 and $892. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads — 87/100 vs 79/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 5300); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 2,354,148).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 14 Ultra
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
What makes Xiaomi 14 Ultra better?
- Better display (90/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 2354148
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2250
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 7200
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 5300 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $892 vs $999
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 83/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 80/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 77/100)
- Better portability (42/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Xiaomi 14 Ultra vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 8 points higher (87/100 vs 79/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (98/100 vs 83/100). Value score: Xiaomi 14 Ultra — 68/100, 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 14 Ultra (98/100 vs 83/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 14 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 80/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a bit better (83/100 vs 77/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a bit better (42/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Xiaomi 14 Ultra | Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2354148 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2250 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7200 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5300 mAh | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 149 | — | |
| 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 / 1TB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 / HyperOS | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 161.4×75.3×9.2 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 224 g | 224 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | $892 |
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 14 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Xiaomi 14 Ultra
- 6.7" LTPO 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 14 Ultra
- 5300 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Xiaomi 14 Ultra and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads Xiaomi 14 Ultra by 40.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $107. Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) was $107 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Xiaomi 14 Ultra (98/100 vs 83/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 14 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 80/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a bit better (83/100 vs 77/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a bit better (42/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi 14 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) edges out the Xiaomi 14 Ultra by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 14 Ultra and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 14 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 79/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 14 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 80/100).
Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 14 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 83/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 14 Ultra over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 14 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life. 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.