Phone Comparison
Compare Xiaomi 17 Ultra vs Xiaomi 17 Max
Full specs, price, score, camera, battery, display, network, and performance comparison in one side-by-side matrix.
Better Camera
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
Better Battery
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
Better Display
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Better Performance
Xiaomi 17 Max
Better Value
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
Overview
| Spec | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | Xiaomi 17 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Xiaomi | Xiaomi |
| Category | Flagship | Flagship |
| Price | $1,199 | $810 |
| Display | 6.9 inches | 6.9 inches |
| Processor | SD 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm) | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm) |
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB, 16GB |
| Storage | 512GB, 1TB | 256GB, 512GB |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | Si/C Li-ion 8000 mAh |
| Main Camera | 50 MP | 200 MP |
| OS | Android 16, upgradable to Android 17, HyperOS 3 | Android 16, HyperOS |
Network
| Spec | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | Xiaomi 17 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
| 2G Bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1800 / 1900 / 2100 | HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G Bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66, 71 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66 |
| 5G Bands | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 75, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA HSPA, LTE, 5G | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 18, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 77, 78, 80, 81, 83, 84, 89 / SA/NSA |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
Display
| Spec | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | Xiaomi 17 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Size | 6.9 inches, 116.6 cm² (~92.3% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.9 inches, 114.4 cm^2 (~90.5% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1200 x 2608 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~416 ppi density) | 1200 x 2608 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~420 ppi density) |
| Type | LTPO AMOLED, 68B colors, 2160Hz PWM | LTPO AMOLED, 68B colors, PWM |
| Refresh Rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Brightness | 3500 nits (peak) | 3500 nits (peak) |
| Protection | Xiaomi Shield Glass 3.0 | N/A |
| HDR | Dolby Vision, HDR10+ | Dolby Vision, HDR10+ |
Performance
| Spec | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | Xiaomi 17 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM8850-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm) | Qualcomm SM8850-AC Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (3 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (2x4.6 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6x3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M) | Octa-core (2x4.6 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6x3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M) |
| GPU | Adreno 840 | Adreno 840 |
| RAM | 16GB | 12GB, 16GB |
| Storage | 512GB, 1TB | 256GB, 512GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.1 | UFS 4.1 |
| Expandable | No | No |
Main Camera
| Spec | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | Xiaomi 17 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Triple | Triple |
| Main | 50 MP, f/1.7, 23mm (wide), 1.0"-type, 1.6µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS | 200 MP, f/1.7, 23mm (wide), 1/1.4", 1.12µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP, f/2.2, 14mm, 115° (ultrawide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, dual pixel PDAF | 50 MP, f/2.4, 17mm, 102° (ultrawide), 1/2.76" .64μm |
| Telephoto | N/A | 50 MP, f/2.4, 70mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.0" PDAF (15cm - ∞), OIS, 3x optical zoom |
| Features | TOF 3D, (depth), Laser AF, color spectrum sensor, Leica lenses, Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama | Laser AF, color spectrum sensor, Leica lens, LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Video | 8K@30fps, 4K@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240/480/960/1920fps, gyro-EIS, Dolby Vision HDR 10-bit rec. (4K@60fps, 1080p) | 8K@30fps (HDR), 4K@30/60fps (10-bit Dolby Vision HDR), 4K@120fps, 1080p@240/960fps, gyro-EIS |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | Xiaomi 17 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Single | Single |
| Selfie | 50 MP, f/2.2, 21mm (wide), 1/2.7", 0.61µm, AF | 32 MP, f/2.2, 21mm (wide) |
| Features | HDR, panorama | N/A |
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS |
Battery
| Spec | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | Xiaomi 17 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 6000 mAh | Si/C Li-ion 8000 mAh |
| Charging | 90W wired, 90W PPS, PD3.0, QC3+, | 100W wired, PD3.0, QC3+, 100W PPS |
| Wireless | 50W wireless | 50W wireless |
| Reverse | 22.5W reverse wired | 22.5W reverse wireless 22.5W reverse wired |
Body
| Spec | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | Xiaomi 17 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 162.9 x 77.6 x 8.3 mm (6.41 x 3.06 x 0.33 in) | 162.9 x 77.6 x 8.2 mm (6.41 x 3.06 x 0.32 in) |
| Weight | 218.4 g or 223.4 g (7.69 oz) | 219 g or 225 g (7.72 oz) |
| Build | Glass front, glass-fiber reinforced plastic back / silicone polymer back (eco leather), aluminum frame | Glass front, aluminum frame, glass back |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time) | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Water Resistance | IP68/IP69 dust tight and water resistant (high pressure water jets; immersible up to 6m for 30 min) | IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersion up to 1.5m for 30 min) |
| Colors | Black, White, Starlit Green | Black, Blue, White |
Features & Connectivity
| Spec | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | Xiaomi 17 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, dual-band or tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct | 6.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, LHDC 5, MIHC | GPS (L1+L5), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC (L5), GLONASS | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2, DisplayPort, OTG | USB Type-C 3.2, Display Port, OTG |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic) | Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic) |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, proximity, gyro, compass, barometer | Accelerometer, proximity, gyro, compass, barometer |
Audio
| Spec | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | Xiaomi 17 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Audio | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers (with Dolby Atmos) |
| 3.5mm Jack | No | No |
| High Bitrate Audio | 24-bit/192kHz Hi-Res & Hi-Res Wireless audio | Yes (Native 24-bit/192kHz Hi-Res Audio and Hi-Res Wireless mastering, driven by Dolby Atmos certified symmetrical stereo dual speakers and Bluetooth 5.4, carrying native decoding for advanced codecs like LDAC, LHDC 5.0, and Qualcomm aptX Adaptive via Type-C) |



