Honor 20 lite vs Xiaomi 17 Pro
The Honor 20 lite (2019) runs on the Hisilicon Kirin 710, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads — 86/100 vs 31/100 (a 55-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro has the bigger battery (6300 mAh vs 3400); the main camera is 24 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,569,354 vs 336,905); the Honor 20 lite is noticeably lighter (164g vs 192g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 20 lite
Xiaomi 17 Pro
What makes Honor 20 lite better?
- Lighter: 164g vs 192g
- Better portability (81/100 vs 64/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3569354 vs 336905
- Better Geekbench Single: 3310 vs 362
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10070 vs 1222
- Bigger battery: 6300 vs 3400 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 24MP
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 26/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 27/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 59/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 20 lite vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro, the Xiaomi 17 Pro scores 55 points higher (86/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (95/100 vs 26/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (81/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (84/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 20 lite (95/100 vs 26/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Honor 20 lite (85/100 vs 59/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 20 lite (81/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 20 lite (84/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 20 lite notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro (81/100 vs 64/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 20 lite | Xiaomi 17 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Hisilicon Kirin 710 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 336905 | 3569354 | |
| Geekbench Single | 362 | 3310 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1222 | 10070 | |
| Display | 6.2" LTPS IPS LCD | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 2656x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3400 mAh | 6300 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 24 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); EMUI 9 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 154.8×73.6×8.0 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 164 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | — | $825 |
Camera comparison
Honor 20 lite
- Main: 24MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor 20 lite
- 6.2" LTPS IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 20 lite
- 3400 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6300 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 20 lite and Xiaomi 17 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro leads Honor 20 lite by 90.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor 20 lite
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 20 lite (95/100 vs 26/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Honor 20 lite (85/100 vs 59/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 20 lite (81/100 vs 27/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 20 lite (84/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 20 lite notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro (81/100 vs 64/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 20 lite or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 20 lite by 55 points (86/100 vs 31/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 20 lite and the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Honor 20 lite has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 20 lite or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on camera score (81/100 vs 27/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 20 lite or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 26/100).
Should you choose the Honor 20 lite over the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.