Xiaomi 17 Ultra vs Xiaomi Civi 3
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi Civi 3 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 57/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4500); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,667,711 vs 1,240,821); the Xiaomi Civi 3 is noticeably lighter (174g vs 226g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
Xiaomi Civi 3
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3667711 vs 1240821
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1239
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3962
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 67W
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (93/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Xiaomi Civi 3 better?
- Lighter: 174g vs 226g
- Better portability (79/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Xiaomi 17 Ultra vs the Xiaomi Civi 3, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 32 points higher (89/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (93/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 3 (97/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 3 (93/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 3 (80/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Civi 3 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (79/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | Xiaomi Civi 3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Dimensity 8200 | |
| AnTuTu | 3667711 | 1240821 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1239 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 3962 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.5" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 166 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 13, MIUI 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | 158.7×71.7×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 226 g | 174 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | — |
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi Civi 3
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Civi 3
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- 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 Civi 3
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Xiaomi 17 Ultra and Xiaomi Civi 3, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads Xiaomi Civi 3 by 195.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Xiaomi Civi 3
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 3 (97/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 3 (93/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 3 (80/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Civi 3 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (79/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra or the Xiaomi Civi 3?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Civi 3 by 32 points (89/100 vs 57/100).
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 17 Ultra and the Xiaomi Civi 3?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Xiaomi Civi 3 — 57/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra or the Xiaomi Civi 3?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra or the Xiaomi Civi 3?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 17 Ultra over the Xiaomi Civi 3?
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 Civi 3 is a better fit for active users.