Honor 20 Pro vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
The Honor 20 Pro (2019) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 980, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads — 87/100 vs 47/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 4000); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 736,755); the Honor 20 Pro is noticeably lighter (182g vs 224g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 20 Pro
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
What makes Honor 20 Pro better?
- Lighter: 182g vs 224g
- Better portability (65/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 736755
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 928
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2875
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 5W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 52/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 58/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 20 Pro vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 40 points higher (87/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (98/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (83/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Honor 20 Pro (98/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Honor 20 Pro (81/100 vs 58/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Honor 20 Pro (83/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 20 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (65/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 20 Pro | Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 980 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 736755 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 928 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2875 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.3" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | 5W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | — | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); Magic 2.1 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 154.6×74.0×8.4 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 182 g | 224 g | |
| Launch price | — | $892 |
Camera comparison
Honor 20 Pro
- Main: —
- Ultrawide: 48MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor 20 Pro
- 6.3" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor 20 Pro
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 20 Pro and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads Honor 20 Pro by 81.3% 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 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Honor 20 Pro (98/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Honor 20 Pro (81/100 vs 58/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Honor 20 Pro (83/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 20 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (65/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 20 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Honor 20 Pro by 40 points (87/100 vs 47/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 20 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Honor 20 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.
Which is more powerful: the Honor 20 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Honor 20 Pro over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.