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 — 88/100 vs 87/100 (a 1-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 (3,942,923 vs 3,593,401).
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Better camera (93/100 vs 87/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 81/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 3593401
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 6000 mAh
- Lighter: 224g vs 226g
- Cheaper at launch: $892 vs $999
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 96/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (42/100 vs 40/100)
Comparing the Xiaomi 17 Ultra vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 1 points higher (88/100 vs 87/100). Value score: Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 88/100, 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 Ultra are nearly equal (98/100 vs 96/100). 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).
| Specification | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3593401 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 11033 | |
| 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 |
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
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
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
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 8.9% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $107. Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) was $107 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra are nearly equal (98/100 vs 96/100).
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).
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 1 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 88/100, 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.