Xiaomi 17 Ultra vs Xiaomi 17T
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi 17T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra; launch prices were $999 and $449. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 72/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17T has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 6000); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,667,711 vs 2,173,332); the Xiaomi 17T is noticeably lighter (185g vs 226g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
Xiaomi 17T
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3667711 vs 2173332
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1555
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6405
- Faster charging: 90W vs 67W
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 77/100)
- Better camera (93/100 vs 63/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 63/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 85/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17T better?
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 6000 mAh
- Lighter: 185g vs 226g
- Cheaper at launch: $449 vs $999
- Better portability (74/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Xiaomi 17 Ultra vs the Xiaomi 17T, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 17 points higher (89/100 vs 72/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 77/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (93/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 63/100). Value score: Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 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 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17T (97/100 vs 77/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra and the Xiaomi 17T are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17T (93/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17T (80/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17T significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (74/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | Xiaomi 17T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | 3667711 | 2173332 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1555 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 6405 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 2756x1268 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 166 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | — | |
| Weight | 226 g | 185 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | $449 |
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 17T
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17T
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2756x1268
- 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 17T
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Xiaomi 17 Ultra and Xiaomi 17T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads Xiaomi 17T by 68.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $550. Xiaomi 17T was $550 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17T (97/100 vs 77/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra and the Xiaomi 17T are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17T (93/100 vs 63/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17T (80/100 vs 63/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17T significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (74/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17T?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is noticeably better than the Xiaomi 17T — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 17 Ultra and the Xiaomi 17T?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Xiaomi 17T — 72/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17T?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 63/100).
Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17T?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 77/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 17 Ultra over the Xiaomi 17T?
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 17T is a better fit for active users.