Xiaomi 14 Ultra vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra
The Xiaomi 14 Ultra (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $999 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 79/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5300); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,667,711 vs 2,354,148); per DXOMark lab testing, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has the stronger camera (166 vs 149).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 14 Ultra
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
What makes Xiaomi 14 Ultra better?
- Lighter: 224g vs 226g
- Better display (90/100 vs 89/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3667711 vs 2354148
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2250
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 7200
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5300 mAh
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 83/100)
- Better camera (93/100 vs 80/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 77/100)
- Better portability (40/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Xiaomi 14 Ultra vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 10 points higher (89/100 vs 79/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (93/100 vs 80/100). Value score: Xiaomi 14 Ultra — 68/100, 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 is a bit better (97/100 vs 83/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 14 Ultra and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra are nearly equal (90/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (93/100 vs 80/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra and the Xiaomi 14 Ultra are nearly equal (80/100 vs 77/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (40/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Xiaomi 14 Ultra | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2354148 | 3667711 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2250 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7200 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5300 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 149 | 166 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14 / HyperOS | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.4×75.3×9.2 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 224 g | 226 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | $999 |
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 14 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Xiaomi 14 Ultra
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Xiaomi 14 Ultra
- 5300 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
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 Xiaomi 14 Ultra and Xiaomi 17 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads Xiaomi 14 Ultra by 35.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $0. Same launch price.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (97/100 vs 83/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 14 Ultra and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra are nearly equal (90/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (93/100 vs 80/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra and the Xiaomi 14 Ultra are nearly equal (80/100 vs 77/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (40/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi 14 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is noticeably better than the Xiaomi 14 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 14 Ultra and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 14 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 79/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 14 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 80/100).
Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 14 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 83/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 14 Ultra over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
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 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.