Xiaomi 17 Pro Max vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, 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 Pro Max leads — 90/100 vs 87/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 6800); the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,998,145 vs 3,942,923).
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3998145 vs 3942923
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 6800 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Higher refresh rate: 2160Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 219g vs 224g
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 83/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (48/100 vs 42/100)
- Cheaper at launch: $892 vs $999
- Overall rating 87/100
Comparing the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 3 points higher (90/100 vs 87/100). Value score: Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 92/100, Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 86/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 98/100. In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (91/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 87/100. In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (89/100 vs 83/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (48/100 vs 42/100).
| Specification | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max | Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3998145 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1200x2608 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 2160 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 159 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16, HyperOS 3 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 219 g | 224 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | $892 |
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 2160 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 7500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:28 hrs, total 36:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Xiaomi 17 Pro Max and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) by 1.4% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $107. Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) was $107 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 98/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (91/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 87/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (89/100 vs 83/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (48/100 vs 42/100).
Which is better: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max edges out the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 90/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.
Should you choose the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. 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.