Xiaomi 17 Pro Max vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, 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 88/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 6000); the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,998,145 vs 3,600,724); per DXOMark lab testing, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has the stronger camera (166 vs 159).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3998145 vs 3600724
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
- Lighter: 219g vs 226g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 97/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (48/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra better?
- Better camera (93/100 vs 87/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 81/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 1 points higher (89/100 vs 88/100). Value score: Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 86/100, 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 Pro Max and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra are nearly equal (98/100 vs 97/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (93/100 vs 87/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (48/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3998145 | 3600724 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1200x2608 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7500 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 159 | 166 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 219 g | 226 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | $999 |
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.69
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 7500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:28 hrs, total 36:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- 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 17 Pro Max and Xiaomi 17 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads Xiaomi 17 Ultra by 11.0% 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 Pro Max and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra are nearly equal (98/100 vs 97/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (93/100 vs 87/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (48/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra edges out the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max by just 1 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?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 87/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
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 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.