Xiaomi 17 Ultra vs Xiaomi Mi Max 3
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
Xiaomi Mi Max 3
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
Faster charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
Higher-resolution camera
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
Better display
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
Lighter body
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | Xiaomi Mi Max 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 6.9 | 6.9 |
| Panel Type | LTPO AMOLED | IPS LCD |
| Resolution Height | 2608 | 2160 |
| Resolution Width | 1200 | 1080 |
| Refresh Rate | 120 | — |
| Peak Brightness | 3500 | — |
| PPI | 416 | 350 |
| Glass Type | Xiaomi Shield Glass 3.0 | To be confirmed |
| Screen-to-body | 92.3 | 79.8 |
Platform
| Spec | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | Xiaomi Mi Max 3 |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core (2x4.6 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6x3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M) | Octa-core (4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.6 GHz Kryo 260 Silver) |
| GPU | Adreno 840 | Adreno 509 |
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Snapdragon 636 |
| Process (nm) | 3 | 14 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| UI Skin | HyperOS 3 | MIUI 12 |
| OS Version | 16 | 8.1 |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | Xiaomi Mi Max 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench (Single-Core) | 3,588 | — |
| Geekbench (Multi-Core) | 10,207 | — |
| AnTuTu | 3,740,686 | — |
Memory
| Spec | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | Xiaomi Mi Max 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | No | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) |
| Variants | 512GB 16GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM | 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | Xiaomi Mi Max 3 |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | 4K@30fps, 720p/1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS), 720p@120fps |
| Features | Laser AF, color spectrum sensor, Leica lenses, Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama | Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Count | 3 | 2 |
| Depth | — | 5 MP, f/2.2, (depth) |
| Lens | — | 12 MP, f/1.9 |
| periscope telephoto | 200 MP, f/2.4, 100mm, (periscope telephoto) | — |
| ultrawide | 50 MP, f/2.2, 14mm, (ultrawide) | — |
| Wide | 50 MP, f/1.7, 23mm, (wide) | — |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | Xiaomi Mi Max 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | HDR, panorama | — |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 50 MP, f/2.2, 21mm, (wide) | 8 MP, f/2 |
Battery
| Spec | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | Xiaomi Mi Max 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 6000 | 5500 |
| Chemistry | Si/C Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Wired Charging (W) | 90 | 18 |
| Wireless Charging (W) | 50 | — |
Body
| Spec | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | Xiaomi Mi Max 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front, fiber-reinforced plastic back / silicone polymer back (eco leather), aluminum alloy frame | Glass front, aluminum back, aluminum frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time) | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 162.9 | 176.2 |
| Thickness (mm) | 8.3 | 8 |
| Weight (g) | 218.4 | 221 |
| Width (mm) | 77.6 | 87.4 |
Launch
| Spec | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | Xiaomi Mi Max 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2026, February 28 | 2018, July. Released 2018, July |
| Status | Coming soon. Exp. release 2026, March | Discontinued |
Network
| Spec | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | Xiaomi Mi Max 3 |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 800, 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1800, 1900, 2100 | HSDPA 850, 900, 1900, 2100 |
| 4G Bands | LTE | 1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41 |
| 5G Bands | SA/NSA | — |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G | HSPA, LTE |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE |
Connectivity
| Spec | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | Xiaomi Mi Max 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5 |
| infrared port | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | No |
| Positioning | GPS (L1 + L5), BDS (B1I + B1c + B2a), GALILEO (E1 + E5a), QZSS (L1 + L5), NavIC (L5), GLONASS | GPS, GLONASS, BDS |
| Radio | No | FM radio |
| USB Type | Type-C | Type-C |
| USB Version | 3.2 | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 5 |
Sound
| Spec | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | Xiaomi Mi Max 3 |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | No | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers |
Features
| Spec | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | Xiaomi Mi Max 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, proximity, gyro, compass, barometer | Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Xiaomi 17 Ultra and Xiaomi Mi Max 3 are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra packs a 6000 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra reaches a higher main-sensor resolution at 200 MP, which helps with crops and lower-light photos.
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