Xiaomi 17 Ultra vs Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 5G
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 5G (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 44/100 (a 45-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 3800); the main camera is 50 MP vs 12 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,600,724 vs 824,513).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 5G
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3600724 vs 824513
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 968
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2731
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 3800 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 10W
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (93/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 25/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 83/100)
- Better portability (40/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 5G better?
- Lighter: 225g vs 226g
- Overall rating 44/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Xiaomi 17 Ultra vs the Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 5G, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 45 points higher (89/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (93/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 5G (97/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 5G (93/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 5G (80/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra and the Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 5G are nearly equal (40/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | |
| AnTuTu | 3600724 | 824513 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 968 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2731 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.4" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 3800 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 10W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 166 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 24 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 9.0 (Pie); MIUI 10 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | 157.9×74.7×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 226 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | — |
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 5G
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 24MP
Display comparison
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 5G
- 6.4" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- 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 Mix 3 5G
- 3800 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- Wireless: 10W
Overall performance score
We compared Xiaomi 17 Ultra and Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 5G by 336.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 5G
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 5G (97/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 5G (93/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 5G (80/100 vs 25/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra and the Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 5G are nearly equal (40/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra or the Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 5G?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 5G by 45 points (89/100 vs 44/100).
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 17 Ultra and the Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 5G?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 5G — 44/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra or the Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 5G?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra or the Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 5G?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 17 Ultra over the Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 5G?
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.