Xiaomi Xiaomi 17 vs Xiaomi Xiaomi 17 Ultra

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Xiaomi 17 compared with Xiaomi 17 Ultra
XiaomiXiaomi 17XiaomiXiaomi 17 Ultra
Overview
ReleasedFebruary 2026March 2026
Display
Screen size6.3″6.9″
Resolution2656 × 1220 (better)2608 × 1200
Sharpness464 pixels per inch (better)416 pixels per inch
PanelOLEDLTPO OLED
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness3,500 nits3,500 nits
Display type6.3-inch CrystalRes OLED6.9-inch Xiaomi HyperRGB OLED display, 2608 × 1200
Pixel density460 ppi–
Brightness detail3,500 nits multi-scenario peak brightness3,500 nits multi-scenario peak brightness
Screen protectionXiaomi Shield GlassXiaomi Shield Glass 3.0
Display features1–120 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 certified1–120 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
ChipSnapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
Memory12 GB16 GB (better)
Storage256 GB, 512 GB512 GB, 1 TB (better)
CPU2 prime cores up to 4.6 GHz and 6 performance cores up to 3.62 GHz; 3 nm2 prime cores up to 4.6 GHz and 6 performance cores up to 3.62 GHz; 3 nm
GPUAdreno GPUAdreno GPU
AI engineQualcomm AI Engine–
Storage typeUFS 4.1; LPDDR5X RAMUFS 4.1; LPDDR5X RAM
CoolingXiaomi 3D IceLoop systemXiaomi 3D Dual-Channel IceLoop system
Cameras
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Ultra wide camera50 MP50 MP
Telephoto camera50 MP200 MP
Optical zoom2.6×4.3× (better)
Front camera50 MP50 MP
Main camera50 MP Light Fusion 950, 1/1.31-inch sensor, ƒ/1.67, 23 mm equivalent, OIS50 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 camera50 MP OV50M, ƒ/2.4, 17 mm equivalent, 102° field of view50 MP Samsung JN5, 1/2.75″ sensor, ƒ/2.2, 14 mm equivalent, 115° field of view
Telephoto camera50 MP Samsung JN5 floating telephoto, ƒ/2.0, 60 mm equivalent, OIS; focuses down to 10 cm200 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 camera50 MP OV50M, ƒ/2.2, 21 mm equivalent, autofocus50 MP OV50M, 1/2.87″ sensor, ƒ/2.2, 21 mm equivalent, 90° field of view, autofocus
Zoom2.6× 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 recording8K at 30 fps; 4K Dolby Vision at 30 or 60 fps; Log up to 4K 60 fps8K 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 video4K at 30 or 60 fps; Dolby Vision4K Dolby Vision at 30 or 60 fps; 1080p Dolby Vision at 30 or 60 fps; slow motion up to 1080p 120 fps
Camera featuresLeica Authentic and Vibrant looks; ProFocus subject tracking; Lightning Burst; telephoto macroLeica 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
Battery6,330 mAh (better)6,000 mAh
Video playback (maker's claim)Up to 29.2 hours–
Wired chargingUp to 100 W (better)Up to 90 W
Wireless chargingUp to 50 WUp to 50 W
Battery life detail6,330 mAh typical Xiaomi Surge silicon-carbon battery; up to 29.2 hours video playback in Xiaomi's test–
Wired charging100 W HyperCharge; QC and USB PD supported; power adapter not included90 W HyperCharge; QC3+, PD3.0 and 90 W PPS (charger not included)
Wireless charging50 W wireless HyperCharge; charger sold separately50 W wireless HyperCharge (charger sold separately)
Charges other devices22.5 W wired reverse charging–
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight191 g (better)218.4 g
Thickness8.06 mm (better)8.29 mm
Height × width151.1 × 71.8 mm162.9 × 77.6 mm
Water and dust resistanceIP68IP68
Stylus–No
MaterialsAluminium frame–
ColoursAlpine Pink, Ice Blue, Black, Venture GreenBlack, White, Starlit Green (Starlit Green weighs 219 g)
Water resistance detailIP68; tested in static fresh water up to 4 m for 30 minutesIP68, tested in fresh water up to 6 m deep for up to 30 minutes; not advised for beach or pool use
BiometricsUltrasonic in-screen fingerprint sensor; AI face unlockUltrasonic in-screen fingerprint sensor; AI face unlock
SensorsProximity, ambient light, accelerometer, gyroscope, compass, IR blaster, flicker, laser focus, barometer and Hall sensorsProximity, ambient light, accelerometer, gyroscope, electronic compass, IR blaster, flicker, laser focus, barometer, Hall; X-axis linear vibration motor
SpeakersStereo speakers; Dolby AtmosStereo speakers; Dolby Atmos; Hi-Res and Hi-Res Audio Wireless
MicrophonesFour microphones–
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchXiaomi HyperOS 3Xiaomi HyperOS 3
AI featuresXiaomi HyperAI; Circle to Search with Google; Google GeminiXiaomi HyperAI (AI Writing, AI Speech Recognition, AI Interpreter, AI Search); Circle to Search with Google; Google Gemini
In the boxPhone, USB-C cable, SIM eject tool, protective case, safety information, quick start guide and warranty card; no power adapterPhone, USB-C cable, SIM eject tool, protective case, safety information, quick start guide and warranty card (no charger)
Connectivity
Satellite messaging–No
Mobile network5G and 4G LTE; 4×4 MIMO5G SA and NSA; 4G LTE; 4×4 MIMO
SIMDual nano-SIM, nano-SIM plus eSIM, or dual eSIM; availability depends on region and networkNano-SIM + nano-SIM, nano-SIM + eSIM, or dual eSIM
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7; Multi-Link Operation; 2×2 MIMOWi-Fi 7 with Multi-Link Operation, 2×2 MIMO
BluetoothBluetooth 6.0; SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, LDAC, LHDC 5.0, LC3 and MIHCBluetooth 6.0, Dual-Bluetooth; SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, LDAC, LHDC 5.0, LC3 and MIHC
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C, USB 3.2 Gen 1–
PositioningDual-band GPS, Galileo, GLONASS, BeiDou, QZSS and NavICGPS (L1+L5), Galileo (E1+E5a), GLONASS (G1), Beidou, QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC (L5)

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