Xiaomi 17 Ultra vs Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 69/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,667,711 vs 1,100,336); per DXOMark lab testing, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has the stronger camera (166 vs 141).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3667711 vs 1100336
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 67W
- Lighter: 226g vs 234g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (93/100 vs 73/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 68/100)
- Better portability (40/100 vs 34/100)
What makes Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra better?
- Faster wireless charging: 67W vs 50W
- Overall rating 69/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Xiaomi 17 Ultra vs the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 20 points higher (89/100 vs 69/100). 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 73/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra (97/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 89/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra (93/100 vs 73/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (80/100 vs 68/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (40/100 vs 34/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 3667711 | 1100336 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 67W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 166 | 141 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11, MIUI 12.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | 1700 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | 164.3×74.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 226 g | 234 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | — |
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/2.0
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- 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 Mi 11 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 67W
Overall performance score
We compared Xiaomi 17 Ultra and Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra by 233.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra (97/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 89/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra (93/100 vs 73/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (80/100 vs 68/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (40/100 vs 34/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra or the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra by 20 points (89/100 vs 69/100).
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 17 Ultra and the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra — 69/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra or the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 73/100).
Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra or the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 17 Ultra over the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra?
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 Mi 11 Ultra is a better fit for active users.