Xiaomi 14 Ultra vs Xiaomi 17 Pro
Compare Xiaomi 14 Ultra vs Xiaomi 17 Pro side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, 50MP vs 50MP camera, 5000mAh vs 5500mAh…
Xiaomi
14 Ultra
$1,299
5categories won
Xiaomi
17 Pro
$999
9categories won
8 categories tied · 22 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
Xiaomi 17 Pro takes the overall win
The Xiaomi 17 Pro proves superior overall against the Xiaomi 14 Ultra, outperforming on battery endurance and daily usability. In camera testing, the 14 Ultra leads with sharper imaging, while battery endurance leans towards the 17 Pro. Choose the 17 Pro if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the 14 Ultra if its specific hardware strengths better fit your budget.
17 Pro takes battery honors offering 5,500 mAh alongside 90W charging.
17 Pro provides greater sustained gaming output with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite and 16GB RAM.
14 Ultra wins photography with 50MP main imaging and 5x dedicated optical zoom.
17 Pro wins on budget and value at $999 compared to $1299.
Category verdicts are computed algorithmically from verified technical specifications and hardware benchmarks. Rows where neither figure is objectively better — screen size preference, operating system choice, aesthetic build materials — are displayed for direct reference without scoring bias.
14 Ultra vs 17 Pro: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | 14 Ultra | 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.73" | 6.36" |
| Resolution | 1440 x 3200Winner | 1200 x 2670 |
| Pixel density | 522 ppiWinner | 460 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 3000 nits | 3200 nitsWinner |
Performance
| Specification | 14 Ultra | 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| Process node | 4 nm | 3 nmWinner |
| AnTuTu score | 2,050,000 | 3,060,000Winner |
| Geekbench multi | 6980 | 10420Winner |
| Maximum RAM | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| Maximum storage | 1TB | 1TB |
Camera
| Specification | 14 Ultra | 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Rear cameras | 4Winner | 3 |
| Optical zoom | 5xWinner | 3.2x |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Selfie camera | 32 MP | 32 MP |
| Max video | 8K at 30fps, 4K at 120fps Dolby Vision | 8K@30fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | 14 Ultra | 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,500 mAhWinner |
| Wired charging | 90 W | 90 W |
| Wireless charging | 80 WWinner | 50 W |
Design
| Specification | 14 Ultra | 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 220 g | 191 gWinner |
| Thickness | 9.2 mm | 8.2 mmWinner |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| Build | High-strength aluminum unibody, nano-tech vegan leather back | Xiaomi Dragon Crystal Glass 2.0 front, high-strength polished aluminum alloy frame, velvet frosted glass rear |
Software and support
| Specification | 14 Ultra | 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 14 | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) |
| OS updates | 4 years | 5 yearsWinner |
| Security updates | 5 years | 5 years |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | 14 Ultra | 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Storage expansion | None | None |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $1,299 | $999Winner |
Xiaomi 14 Ultra
With its Sony LYT-900 1-inch main sensor featuring stepless variable aperture from f/1.63 to f/4.0, dual periscope/telephoto lenses, 90W fast charging, and optional Leica Photography Kit, the 14 Ultra is a pure photographer’s camera.
- Display
- 6.73"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 5,000mAh
Xiaomi 17 Pro
Packing a Snapdragon 8 Elite, a dense 5,500 mAh battery, and Leica Summilux optics with stepless variable aperture into a 6.36-inch chassis with 1.1mm symmetrical bezels, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is the gold standard for compact flagships.
- Display
- 6.36"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 5,500mAh