Xiaomi 17 Ultra vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (2026) 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 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 87/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 6000); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 3,600,724).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra better?
- Better camera (93/100 vs 87/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 3600724
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 6000 mAh
- Lighter: 224g vs 226g
- Cheaper at launch: $892 vs $999
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 97/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (42/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Xiaomi 17 Ultra vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 2 points higher (89/100 vs 87/100). Value score: Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 88/100, Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 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 Ultra (China) 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 Ultra (China) and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra are nearly equal (83/100 vs 80/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra are nearly equal (42/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3600724 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 166 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 226 g | 224 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | $892 |
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:09 hrs, total 33:23 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Xiaomi 17 Ultra and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads Xiaomi 17 Ultra by 8.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $107. Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) was $107 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) 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 Ultra (China) and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra are nearly equal (83/100 vs 80/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra are nearly equal (42/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra edges out the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 17 Ultra and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 87/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 17 Ultra over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
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. 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.