Xiaomi Xiaomi 17 vs Xiaomi Xiaomi 17 Ultra
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| XiaomiXiaomi 17 | XiaomiXiaomi 17 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | February 2026 | March 2026 |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.3″ | 6.9″ |
| Resolution | 2656 × 1220 (better) | 2608 × 1200 |
| Sharpness | 464 pixels per inch (better) | 416 pixels per inch |
| Panel | OLED | LTPO OLED |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 3,500 nits | 3,500 nits |
| Display type | 6.3-inch CrystalRes OLED | 6.9-inch Xiaomi HyperRGB OLED display, 2608 × 1200 |
| Pixel density | 460 ppi | – |
| Brightness detail | 3,500 nits multi-scenario peak brightness | 3,500 nits multi-scenario peak brightness |
| Screen protection | Xiaomi Shield Glass | Xiaomi Shield Glass 3.0 |
| Display features | 1–120 Hz refresh; 12-bit colour depth; DCI-P3; HDR10+ and Dolby Vision; up to 300 Hz touch sampling; wet touch; TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light, Flicker Free and Circadian Friendly certified | 1–120 Hz refresh; touch sampling up to 300 Hz; DCI-P3; 12-bit colour depth; eye-care DC dimming; HDR10+ and Dolby Vision; wet touch; TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light (hardware), Flicker Free and Circadian Friendly certified |
| Performance | ||
| Chip | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 |
| Memory | 12 GB | 16 GB (better) |
| Storage | 256 GB, 512 GB | 512 GB, 1 TB (better) |
| CPU | 2 prime cores up to 4.6 GHz and 6 performance cores up to 3.62 GHz; 3 nm | 2 prime cores up to 4.6 GHz and 6 performance cores up to 3.62 GHz; 3 nm |
| GPU | Adreno GPU | Adreno GPU |
| AI engine | Qualcomm AI Engine | – |
| Storage type | UFS 4.1; LPDDR5X RAM | UFS 4.1; LPDDR5X RAM |
| Cooling | Xiaomi 3D IceLoop system | Xiaomi 3D Dual-Channel IceLoop system |
| Cameras | ||
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Ultra wide camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Telephoto camera | 50 MP | 200 MP |
| Optical zoom | 2.6× | 4.3× (better) |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main camera | 50 MP Light Fusion 950, 1/1.31-inch sensor, ƒ/1.67, 23 mm equivalent, OIS | 50 MP Light Fusion 1050L, 1″ sensor, 3.2 µm 4-in-1 pixels, ƒ/1.67, 23 mm equivalent, OIS; Leica Summilux lens |
| Ultra wide camera | 50 MP OV50M, ƒ/2.4, 17 mm equivalent, 102° field of view | 50 MP Samsung JN5, 1/2.75″ sensor, ƒ/2.2, 14 mm equivalent, 115° field of view |
| Telephoto camera | 50 MP Samsung JN5 floating telephoto, ƒ/2.0, 60 mm equivalent, OIS; focuses down to 10 cm | 200 MP Samsung HPE, 1/1.4″ sensor, 2.24 µm 16-in-1 pixels, ƒ/2.39–ƒ/2.96, 75–100 mm equivalent continuous optical zoom, OIS |
| Front camera | 50 MP OV50M, ƒ/2.2, 21 mm equivalent, autofocus | 50 MP OV50M, 1/2.87″ sensor, ƒ/2.2, 21 mm equivalent, 90° field of view, autofocus |
| Zoom | 2.6× optical telephoto; digital zoom up to 60× | Continuous optical zoom from 75 to 100 mm (about 3.2× to 4.3× the 23 mm main camera); digital zoom up to 120× |
| Video recording | 8K at 30 fps; 4K Dolby Vision at 30 or 60 fps; Log up to 4K 60 fps | 8K at 30 fps; 4K Dolby Vision at 30, 60 or 120 fps; Log up to 4K 120 fps with ACES; slow motion up to 1080p 1,920 fps; ShootSteady up to 2.8K 60 fps; night video up to 4K 24 fps |
| Front video | 4K at 30 or 60 fps; Dolby Vision | 4K Dolby Vision at 30 or 60 fps; 1080p Dolby Vision at 30 or 60 fps; slow motion up to 1080p 120 fps |
| Camera features | Leica Authentic and Vibrant looks; ProFocus subject tracking; Lightning Burst; telephoto macro | Leica Authentic and Vibrant looks; Xiaomi ProFocus; Lightning Burst; 200 MP telephoto mode; Super Macro; Live Cinematography; four-microphone array; laser focus and flicker sensors |
| Battery and charging | ||
| Battery | 6,330 mAh (better) | 6,000 mAh |
| Video playback (maker's claim) | Up to 29.2 hours | – |
| Wired charging | Up to 100 W (better) | Up to 90 W |
| Wireless charging | Up to 50 W | Up to 50 W |
| Battery life detail | 6,330 mAh typical Xiaomi Surge silicon-carbon battery; up to 29.2 hours video playback in Xiaomi's test | – |
| Wired charging | 100 W HyperCharge; QC and USB PD supported; power adapter not included | 90 W HyperCharge; QC3+, PD3.0 and 90 W PPS (charger not included) |
| Wireless charging | 50 W wireless HyperCharge; charger sold separately | 50 W wireless HyperCharge (charger sold separately) |
| Charges other devices | 22.5 W wired reverse charging | – |
| Design | ||
| Type | Standard | Standard |
| Weight | 191 g (better) | 218.4 g |
| Thickness | 8.06 mm (better) | 8.29 mm |
| Height × width | 151.1 × 71.8 mm | 162.9 × 77.6 mm |
| Water and dust resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| Stylus | – | No |
| Materials | Aluminium frame | – |
| Colours | Alpine Pink, Ice Blue, Black, Venture Green | Black, White, Starlit Green (Starlit Green weighs 219 g) |
| Water resistance detail | IP68; tested in static fresh water up to 4 m for 30 minutes | IP68, tested in fresh water up to 6 m deep for up to 30 minutes; not advised for beach or pool use |
| Biometrics | Ultrasonic in-screen fingerprint sensor; AI face unlock | Ultrasonic in-screen fingerprint sensor; AI face unlock |
| Sensors | Proximity, ambient light, accelerometer, gyroscope, compass, IR blaster, flicker, laser focus, barometer and Hall sensors | Proximity, ambient light, accelerometer, gyroscope, electronic compass, IR blaster, flicker, laser focus, barometer, Hall; X-axis linear vibration motor |
| Speakers | Stereo speakers; Dolby Atmos | Stereo speakers; Dolby Atmos; Hi-Res and Hi-Res Audio Wireless |
| Microphones | Four microphones | – |
| Software | ||
| Operating system | Android | Android |
| Software at launch | Xiaomi HyperOS 3 | Xiaomi HyperOS 3 |
| AI features | Xiaomi HyperAI; Circle to Search with Google; Google Gemini | Xiaomi HyperAI (AI Writing, AI Speech Recognition, AI Interpreter, AI Search); Circle to Search with Google; Google Gemini |
| In the box | Phone, USB-C cable, SIM eject tool, protective case, safety information, quick start guide and warranty card; no power adapter | Phone, USB-C cable, SIM eject tool, protective case, safety information, quick start guide and warranty card (no charger) |
| Connectivity | ||
| Satellite messaging | – | No |
| Mobile network | 5G and 4G LTE; 4×4 MIMO | 5G SA and NSA; 4G LTE; 4×4 MIMO |
| SIM | Dual nano-SIM, nano-SIM plus eSIM, or dual eSIM; availability depends on region and network | Nano-SIM + nano-SIM, nano-SIM + eSIM, or dual eSIM |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7; Multi-Link Operation; 2×2 MIMO | Wi-Fi 7 with Multi-Link Operation, 2×2 MIMO |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 6.0; SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, LDAC, LHDC 5.0, LC3 and MIHC | Bluetooth 6.0, Dual-Bluetooth; SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, LDAC, LHDC 5.0, LC3 and MIHC |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C, USB 3.2 Gen 1 | – |
| Positioning | Dual-band GPS, Galileo, GLONASS, BeiDou, QZSS and NavIC | GPS (L1+L5), Galileo (E1+E5a), GLONASS (G1), Beidou, QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC (L5) |
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