Xiaomi 14 Ultra Alternatives

The Xiaomi 14 Ultra is one of our top smartphones picks of 2026 ($1499.00 · 4.5/5), but it is not the right buy for everyone. Below are the closest comparables in the same category, ranked by how strong a case they make against the Xiaomi 14 Ultra for typical buyers.

By The Tech Showdown Editorial TeamUpdated April 27, 2026How we research

#1Cheaper and higher-rated

Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max

$1198.68★ 4.9/5

At $1198.68 the Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max costs $300.32 less than the Xiaomi 14 Ultra while still scoring 4.9/5 in our research synthesis. Worth a serious look if you do not need every premium feature on the Xiaomi 14 Ultra.

Compare Xiaomi 14 Ultra vs Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max →Read full Apple iPhone 17 Pro Max review →

#2Cheaper and higher-rated

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra

$1295.86★ 4.8/5

At $1295.86 the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra costs $203.14 less than the Xiaomi 14 Ultra while still scoring 4.8/5 in our research synthesis. Worth a serious look if you do not need every premium feature on the Xiaomi 14 Ultra.

Compare Xiaomi 14 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra →Read full Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra review →

#3Cheaper and higher-rated

OnePlus 13

$899.99★ 4.6/5

At $899.99 the OnePlus 13 costs $599.01 less than the Xiaomi 14 Ultra while still scoring 4.6/5 in our research synthesis. Worth a serious look if you do not need every premium feature on the Xiaomi 14 Ultra.

Compare Xiaomi 14 Ultra vs OnePlus 13 →Read full OnePlus 13 review →

#4Cheaper and higher-rated

Apple iPhone 16

$799.00★ 4.6/5

At $799.00 the Apple iPhone 16 costs $700.00 less than the Xiaomi 14 Ultra while still scoring 4.6/5 in our research synthesis. Worth a serious look if you do not need every premium feature on the Xiaomi 14 Ultra.

Compare Xiaomi 14 Ultra vs Apple iPhone 16 →Read full Apple iPhone 16 review →

#5Save $500.00

Google Pixel 9 Pro

$999.00★ 4.5/5

At $999.00 the Google Pixel 9 Pro costs $500.00 less than the Xiaomi 14 Ultra while still scoring 4.5/5 in our research synthesis. Worth a serious look if you do not need every premium feature on the Xiaomi 14 Ultra.

Compare Xiaomi 14 Ultra vs Google Pixel 9 Pro →Read full Google Pixel 9 Pro review →

#6Save $299.01

ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro

$1199.99★ 4.5/5

At $1199.99 the ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro costs $299.01 less than the Xiaomi 14 Ultra while still scoring 4.5/5 in our research synthesis. Worth a serious look if you do not need every premium feature on the Xiaomi 14 Ultra.

Compare Xiaomi 14 Ultra vs ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro →Read full ASUS ROG Phone 8 Pro review →

#7The budget-conscious pick

Nothing Phone 2a Plus

$399.00★ 4.3/5

At $399.00 the Nothing Phone 2a Plus costs $1100.00 less than the Xiaomi 14 Ultra while still scoring 4.3/5 in our research synthesis. Worth a serious look if you do not need every premium feature on the Xiaomi 14 Ultra.

Compare Xiaomi 14 Ultra vs Nothing Phone 2a Plus →Read full Nothing Phone 2a Plus review →

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