Xiaomi 17 Pro vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

The Xiaomi 17 Pro (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 $825 and $892. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads — 87/100 vs 86/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 6300); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 3,569,354); the Xiaomi 17 Pro is noticeably lighter (192g vs 224g).

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) edges out the Xiaomi 17 Pro by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 17 Pro
Performance 95
Display 85
Camera 81
Battery 84
Portability 64
Value for money 84
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
Performance 98
Display 81
Camera 87
Battery 83
Portability 42
Value for money 86
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro better?
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 90W
  • Lighter: 192g vs 224g
  • Cheaper at launch: $825 vs $892

  • Longer battery life (84/100 vs 83/100)
  • Better display (85/100 vs 81/100)
  • Better portability (64/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 3569354
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 3310
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 10070
  • Bigger battery: 6800 vs 6300 mAh

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 95/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 81/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Xiaomi 17 Pro vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 1 points higher (87/100 vs 86/100). Value score: Xiaomi 17 Pro — 84/100, 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, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) and the Xiaomi 17 Pro are nearly equal (98/100 vs 95/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a bit better (87/100 vs 81/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (64/100 vs 42/100).

Xiaomi 17 Pro: The Xiaomi 17 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China): 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.
Specs comparison
Specification Xiaomi 17 Pro Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 3569354 3942923
Geekbench Single 3310 3640
Geekbench Multi 10070 11033
Display 6.3" LTPO AMOLED 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 2656x1220 1200x2608
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6300 mAh 6800 mAh
Charging 100W 90W
Wireless charging 50W 50W
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 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 16 / HyperOS 3 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68/IP69
Dimensions 151.1×71.8×8.0 mm 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm
Weight 192 g 224 g
Launch price $825 $892
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 17 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
81
camera
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera
Display comparison
Xiaomi 17 Pro
  • 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2656x1220
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2608
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display
Battery and charging
Xiaomi 17 Pro
  • 6300 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
84
battery
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
  • 6800 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
83
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Xiaomi 17 Pro and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Xiaomi 17 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
86/100
3569354 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
87/100 +9.5%
3942923 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads Xiaomi 17 Pro by 9.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Xiaomi 17 Pro
$825
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
$892

Launch price difference: $67. Xiaomi 17 Pro was $67 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) and the Xiaomi 17 Pro are nearly equal (98/100 vs 95/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a bit better (87/100 vs 81/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) are nearly equal (84/100 vs 83/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (64/100 vs 42/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi 17 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) edges out the Xiaomi 17 Pro by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Xiaomi 17 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 86/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.

Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 17 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 81/100).

Should you choose the Xiaomi 17 Pro over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro 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.