Xiaomi 17 Max vs Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra
The Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 88/100 vs 69/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 1,100,336); the Xiaomi 17 Max is noticeably lighter (219g vs 234g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 17 Max
Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra
What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 1100336
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 67W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 219g vs 234g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 73/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 68/100)
- Better portability (40/100 vs 34/100)
What makes Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra better?
- Faster wireless charging: 67W vs 50W
- Better display (89/100 vs 81/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Xiaomi 17 Max vs the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 19 points higher (88/100 vs 69/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (97/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 73/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra (97/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra (90/100 vs 73/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra (90/100 vs 68/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (40/100 vs 34/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Xiaomi 17 Max | Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 3654776 | 1100336 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2608x1200 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 67W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 141 | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11, MIUI 12.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 1700 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 164.3×74.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 219 g | 234 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | — |
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/2.0
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 67W
Overall performance score
We compared Xiaomi 17 Max and Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Max leads Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra by 232.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra (97/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra (90/100 vs 73/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra (90/100 vs 68/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (40/100 vs 34/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi 17 Max or the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Max is noticeably better than the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 17 Max and the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Max has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra — 69/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 17 Max or the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 73/100).
Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 17 Max or the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 17 Max over the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra is a better fit for active users.