Xiaomi 17 Ultra vs Xiaomi Mi A3
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi Mi A3 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 36/100 (a 53-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4030); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,667,711 vs 329,457); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Xiaomi Mi A3 doesn't; the Xiaomi Mi A3 is noticeably lighter (173g vs 226g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
Xiaomi Mi A3
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3667711 vs 329457
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 321
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1128
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4030 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 24/100)
- Better camera (93/100 vs 39/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 66/100)
What makes Xiaomi Mi A3 better?
- Lighter: 173g vs 226g
- Better portability (70/100 vs 40/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Xiaomi 17 Ultra vs the Xiaomi Mi A3, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 53 points higher (89/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 24/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (93/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi A3 (97/100 vs 24/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi A3 (89/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi A3 (93/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi A3 (80/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi A3 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (70/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | Xiaomi Mi A3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | |
| AnTuTu | 3667711 | 329457 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 321 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 1128 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.0" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 720x1560 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 4030 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 166 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 9.0 (Pie); Android One | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | 153.5×71.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 226 g | 173 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | — |
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi Mi A3
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Mi A3
- 6.0" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 720x1560
- Refresh rate: —
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 A3
- 4030 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Xiaomi 17 Ultra and Xiaomi Mi A3, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads Xiaomi Mi A3 by 1013.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Xiaomi Mi A3
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi A3 (97/100 vs 24/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi A3 (89/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi A3 (93/100 vs 39/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi A3 (80/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi A3 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (70/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra or the Xiaomi Mi A3?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi A3 by 53 points (89/100 vs 36/100).
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 17 Ultra and the Xiaomi Mi A3?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Xiaomi Mi A3 — 36/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra or the Xiaomi Mi A3?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 39/100).
Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra or the Xiaomi Mi A3?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 17 Ultra over the Xiaomi Mi A3?
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.