Honor 20 Pro vs Xiaomi 17 Pro
The Honor 20 Pro (2019) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 980, 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 47/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro has the bigger battery (6300 mAh vs 4000); the Xiaomi 17 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,569,354 vs 736,755).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 20 Pro
Xiaomi 17 Pro
What makes Honor 20 Pro better?
- Lighter: 182g vs 192g
- Better portability (65/100 vs 64/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3569354 vs 736755
- Better Geekbench Single: 3310 vs 928
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10070 vs 2875
- Bigger battery: 6300 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 5W
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 52/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 58/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 20 Pro vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro, the Xiaomi 17 Pro scores 39 points higher (86/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (95/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (84/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 20 Pro (95/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Honor 20 Pro (85/100 vs 58/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 20 Pro (84/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 20 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Pro are nearly equal (65/100 vs 64/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 20 Pro | Xiaomi 17 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 980 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 736755 | 3569354 | |
| Geekbench Single | 928 | 3310 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2875 | 10070 | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 2656x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 6300 mAh | |
| Charging | 5W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | — | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); Magic 2.1 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 154.6×74.0×8.4 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 182 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | — | $825 |
Camera comparison
Honor 20 Pro
- Main: —
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor 20 Pro
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 20 Pro
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6300 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 20 Pro and Xiaomi 17 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro leads Honor 20 Pro by 79.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor 20 Pro
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 20 Pro (95/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Honor 20 Pro (85/100 vs 58/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 20 Pro (84/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 20 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Pro are nearly equal (65/100 vs 64/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 20 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 20 Pro by 39 points (86/100 vs 47/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 20 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Honor 20 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro — 86/100.
Which is more powerful: the Honor 20 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Honor 20 Pro 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.