Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) vs Xiaomi 17T
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 17T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra; launch prices were $892 and $449. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads — 87/100 vs 72/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 6500); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 2,173,332); the Xiaomi 17T is noticeably lighter (185g vs 224g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
Xiaomi 17T
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 2173332
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1555
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6405
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 6500 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 67W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 77/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 63/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 63/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17T better?
- Lighter: 185g vs 224g
- Cheaper at launch: $449 vs $892
- Better display (85/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (74/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) vs the Xiaomi 17T, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 15 points higher (87/100 vs 72/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (98/100 vs 77/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (87/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (83/100 vs 63/100). Value score: Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 88/100, Xiaomi 17T — 68/100; 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 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17T (98/100 vs 77/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17T and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17T (87/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17T (83/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17T significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (74/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) | Xiaomi 17T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | 2173332 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1555 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 6405 | |
| Display | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1200x2608 | 2756x1268 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6800 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | — | |
| Weight | 224 g | 185 g | |
| Launch price | $892 | $449 |
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Xiaomi 17T
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17T
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2756x1268
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 17T
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) and Xiaomi 17T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads Xiaomi 17T by 81.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $443. Xiaomi 17T was $443 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17T (98/100 vs 77/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17T and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) are nearly equal (85/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17T (87/100 vs 63/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17T (83/100 vs 63/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17T significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (74/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) or the Xiaomi 17T?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is noticeably better than the Xiaomi 17T — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) and the Xiaomi 17T?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has a MobileRank rating of 87/100, the Xiaomi 17T — 72/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) or the Xiaomi 17T?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 63/100).
Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) or the Xiaomi 17T?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 77/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) over the Xiaomi 17T?
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. The Xiaomi 17T is a better fit for active users.