Xiaomi 17 Pro Max vs Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (2025) 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 Pro Max leads — 90/100 vs 68/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5000); the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,998,145 vs 1,037,544); per DXOMark lab testing, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the stronger camera (159 vs 141); the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is noticeably lighter (219g vs 234g).

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra by 22 points (90/100 vs 68/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
Performance 98
Display 91
Camera 87
Battery 89
Portability 48
Value for money 92
Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra
Performance 62
Display 89
Camera 73
Battery 68
Portability 34
Value for money
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro Max better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3998145 vs 1037544
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1488
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 3373
  • Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 67W
  • Higher refresh rate: 2160Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 219g vs 234g

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 62/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 73/100)
  • Longer battery life (89/100 vs 68/100)
  • Better display (91/100 vs 89/100)
  • Better portability (48/100 vs 34/100)
What makes Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra better?
  • Faster wireless charging: 67W vs 50W

  • Overall rating 68/100
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max vs the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 22 points higher (90/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 62/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 73/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra (98/100 vs 62/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max and the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra are nearly equal (91/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (87/100 vs 73/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra (89/100 vs 68/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (48/100 vs 34/100).

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max: 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.
Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra: The Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Xiaomi 17 Pro Max Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
AnTuTu 3998145 1037544
Geekbench Single 3640 1488
Geekbench Multi 11033 3373
Display 6.9" LTPO AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1200x2608 1440x3200
Refresh rate 2160 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 7500 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 100W 67W
Wireless charging 50W 67W
DXOMark (camera) 159 141
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 48 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 48 MP
Front camera 50 MP 20 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 512GB / 1TB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 16, HyperOS 3 Android 11, MIUI 12.5
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits 1700 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm 164.3×74.6×8.4 mm
Weight 219 g 234 g
Launch price $999
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera
Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/f/2.0
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Telephoto: 48MP
  • Front: 20MP
73
camera
Display comparison
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2608
  • Refresh rate: 2160 Hz
91
display
Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
89
display
Battery and charging
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
  • 7500 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 16:28 hrs, total 36:26 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
89
battery
Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 67W
  • Wireless: 67W
68
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Xiaomi 17 Pro Max and Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
90/100
3998145 AnTuTu
Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
68/100 -285.3%
1037544 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra by 285.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
$999
Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra (98/100 vs 62/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max and the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra are nearly equal (91/100 vs 89/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (87/100 vs 73/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra (89/100 vs 68/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a bit better (48/100 vs 34/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max or the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra by 22 points (90/100 vs 68/100).

What is the rating of the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max and the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has a MobileRank rating of 90/100, the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra — 68/100.

Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max or the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 73/100).

Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max or the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 62/100).

Should you choose the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max over the Xiaomi Mi 11 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 Mi 11 Ultra is a better fit for active users.