Honor 20 vs Xiaomi 17 Pro
The Honor 20 (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 45/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro has the bigger battery (6300 mAh vs 3750); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,569,354 vs 736,755); the Honor 20 is noticeably lighter (174g vs 192g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 20
Xiaomi 17 Pro
What makes Honor 20 better?
- Lighter: 174g vs 192g
- Better portability (75/100 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 3750 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 5W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 16/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 58/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor 20 vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro, the Xiaomi 17 Pro scores 41 points higher (86/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (95/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (81/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (84/100 vs 16/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 20 (95/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Honor 20 (85/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 20 (81/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 20 (84/100 vs 16/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor 20 is a bit better (75/100 vs 64/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor 20 | 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 | 3750 mAh | 6300 mAh | |
| Charging | 5W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 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 | 154.3×74.0×7.9 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 174 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | — | $825 |
Camera comparison
Honor 20
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor 20
- 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
- 3750 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6300 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor 20 and Xiaomi 17 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro leads Honor 20 by 79.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor 20
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 20 (95/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Honor 20 (85/100 vs 58/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 20 (81/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 20 (84/100 vs 16/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor 20 is a bit better (75/100 vs 64/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 20 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Honor 20 by 41 points (86/100 vs 45/100).
What is the rating of the Honor 20 and the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Honor 20 has a MobileRank rating of 45/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor 20 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on camera score (81/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor 20 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Honor 20 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.