Xiaomi 14 vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
The Xiaomi 14 (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 $599 and $892. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads — 87/100 vs 75/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 4610); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 2,363,726); the Xiaomi 14 is noticeably lighter (193g vs 224g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 14
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
What makes Xiaomi 14 better?
- Lighter: 193g vs 224g
- Cheaper at launch: $599 vs $892
- Better display (85/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (61/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 2363726
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2200
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 7000
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 4610 mAh
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 82/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 71/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 65/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Xiaomi 14 vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 12 points higher (87/100 vs 75/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (98/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (87/100 vs 71/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (83/100 vs 65/100). Value score: Xiaomi 14 — 64/100, 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 (98/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 14 and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Xiaomi 14 (87/100 vs 71/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Xiaomi 14 (83/100 vs 65/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 14 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (61/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Xiaomi 14 | Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2363726 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2200 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7000 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2670x1200 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4610 mAh | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 138 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 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 | 152.8×71.5×8.2 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 224 g | |
| Launch price | $599 | $892 |
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 14
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- 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
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2670x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Xiaomi 14
- 4610 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Xiaomi 14 and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads Xiaomi 14 by 40.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $293. Xiaomi 14 was $293 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Xiaomi 14 (98/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 14 and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Xiaomi 14 (87/100 vs 71/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Xiaomi 14 (83/100 vs 65/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 14 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (61/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi 14 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is noticeably better than the Xiaomi 14 — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 14 and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 14 has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 14 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 71/100).
Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 14 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 14 over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 14 is a better fit for gamers and power 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.