Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) vs Xiaomi Poco C85x
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
Xiaomi Poco C85x
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
Faster charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
Higher-resolution camera
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
Better display
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
Lighter body
Xiaomi Poco C85x
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) | Xiaomi Poco C85x |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 6.9 | 6.9 |
| Panel Type | LTPO AMOLED | IPS LCD |
| Resolution Height | 2608 | 1600 |
| Resolution Width | 1200 | 720 |
| Refresh Rate | 120 | 120 |
| Peak Brightness | 3500 | 810 |
| PPI | 416 | 254 |
| Screen-to-body | 92.3 | 84.3 |
Platform
| Spec | Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) | Xiaomi Poco C85x |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core (2x4.6 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6x3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M) | Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Adreno 840 | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Unisoc T8300 |
| Process (nm) | 3 | 6 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| UI Skin | HyperOS 3 | HyperOS 3 |
| OS Version | 16 | 16 |
Memory
| Spec | Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) | Xiaomi Poco C85x |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | No | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| unknown | — | UFS 2.2 |
| Variants | 512GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM, 1TB 16GB RAM | 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) | Xiaomi Poco C85x |
|---|---|---|
| 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) | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | Laser AF, color spectrum sensor, Leica lenses, Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama, 67mm filter ring holder (optional) | LED flash, HDR |
| Count | 3 | 1 |
| 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) | 32 MP, (wide) |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) | Xiaomi Poco C85x |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | HDR, panorama | HDR |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 50 MP, f/2.2, 21mm, (wide) | 8 MP, f/2, (wide) |
Battery
| Spec | Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) | Xiaomi Poco C85x |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 6800 | 6300 |
| Chemistry | Si/C Li-Ion | — |
| Wired Charging (W) | 90 | 15 |
| Wireless Charging (W) | 50 | — |
Body
| Spec | Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) | Xiaomi Poco C85x |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front, fiber-reinforced plastic back / silicone polymer back (eco leather), aluminum alloy frame | — |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 162.9 | 171.6 |
| Thickness (mm) | 8.3 | 8.2 |
| unknown | — | Dust and splash resistant |
| Weight (g) | 224 | 210 |
| Width (mm) | 77.6 | 79.5 |
Launch
| Spec | Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) | Xiaomi Poco C85x |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2025, December 25 | 2026, March 10 |
| Status | Available. Released 2025, December 27 | Available. Released 2026, March 14 |
Network
| Spec | Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) | Xiaomi Poco C85x |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 800, 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1800, 1900, 2100 | HSDPA 850, 900, 2100 |
| 4G Bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66 | 1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 40, 41 |
| 5G Bands | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 18, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 70, 77, 78, 79, 80, 81, 83, 84, 89 SA/NSA | 1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 40, 78 SA/NSA |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
Connectivity
| Spec | Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) | Xiaomi Poco C85x |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| infrared port | Yes | — |
| NFC | Yes | No |
| Positioning | GPS (L1 + L5), BDS (B1I + B1c + B2a), GALILEO (E1 + E5a), QZSS (L1 + L5), NavIC (L5), GLONASS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| Radio | No | FM radio, recording |
| USB Type | Type-C | Type-C |
| USB Version | 3.2 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 5 |
Sound
| Spec | Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) | Xiaomi Poco C85x |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | No | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes |
Features
| Spec | Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) | Xiaomi Poco C85x |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, proximity, gyro, compass, barometer | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass |
| unknown | — | Virtual proximity sensing |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) and Xiaomi Poco C85x are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) packs a 6800 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) reaches a higher main-sensor resolution at 200 MP, which helps with crops and lower-light photos.
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