Xiaomi 17 Ultra vs Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 52/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4050); the main camera is 50 MP vs 108 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,667,711 vs 859,084); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha doesn't; the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is noticeably lighter (226g vs 241g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3667711 vs 859084
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1031
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2864
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4050 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 40W
- Lighter: 226g vs 241g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (93/100 vs 56/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 27/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (40/100 vs 20/100)
What makes Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 52/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Xiaomi 17 Ultra vs the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 37 points higher (89/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (93/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha (97/100 vs 55/100). 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 Mi Mix Alpha (93/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha (80/100 vs 27/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha (40/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ | |
| AnTuTu | 3667711 | 859084 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1031 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2864 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 7.9" Flexible Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 2088x2250 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 4050 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 40W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 166 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 20 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | — | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 10 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | 154.4×72.3×10.4 mm | |
| Weight | 226 g | 241 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | — |
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha
- Main: 108MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 20MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: —
Display comparison
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha
- 7.9" Flexible Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 2088x2250
- 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 Alpha
- 4050 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Xiaomi 17 Ultra and Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha by 326.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha (97/100 vs 55/100).
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 Mi Mix Alpha (93/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha (80/100 vs 27/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha (40/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra or the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha by 37 points (89/100 vs 52/100).
What is the rating of the Xiaomi 17 Ultra and the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 89/100, the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha — 52/100.
Which has the better camera: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra or the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 56/100).
Which is more powerful: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra or the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Xiaomi 17 Ultra over the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha?
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.