Redmi 17 vs Xiaomi 13 Ultra
20Performance54
40.9Display64.2
29Camera69.5
71.3Battery71.6
60Features65.3
4 spec wins — Redmi 178 spec wins — Xiaomi 13 Ultra
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi 13 Ultra wins this phone face-off, 63.8 to 40.2, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+41) and performance (+34). Redmi 17 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Redmi 17
- 50% higher capacity: 7,500 mAh vs 5,000 mAh
- Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 13 Ultra
- Stronger performance score: 54 vs 20
- Stronger display score: 64 vs 41
- Stronger camera score: 70 vs 29
- Stronger features score: 65 vs 60
- 300% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 8 MP
Display
| Spec | Redmi 17 | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.9 ″+3% | 6.73 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | LTPO OLED |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 3200x1440 |
| Pixel density | 254 ppi | 522 ppi+106% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 825 nits | 2,600 nits+215% |
| Screen-to-body | 86.2 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | Redmi 17 | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G91 Ultra | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
| AnTuTu | — | 1,550,000 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 2,050Top 32% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 5,500Top 34% |
| RAM (max) | 6 GB | 12 GB+100% |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB |
| Storage type | eMMC 5.1 | UFS 4.0 |
Camera
| Spec | Redmi 17 | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.9-4.0 |
| Ultra-wide | — | 50 MP |
| Telephoto | — | 50 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 5 x |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 8K@24fps |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP+300% |
| OIS | No | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Redmi 17 | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 7,500 mAh+50% | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 45 W | 90 W+100% |
| Wireless charging | — | 50 W |
Design
| Spec | Redmi 17 | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 232 g | 227 g+2% |
| Thickness | 8.8 mm+3% | 9.1 mm |
| IP rating | IP64 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Redmi 17 | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | No | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | No | No |
Software
| Spec | Redmi 17 | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) | Android 13 (MIUI 14) |
| OS update pledge | — | 3 years |
Audio
| Spec | Redmi 17 | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |