Honor View 20 vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

The Honor View 20 (2018) 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 44/100 (a 43-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 736,755); the Honor View 20 is noticeably lighter (180g vs 224g).

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Honor View 20 by 43 points (87/100 vs 44/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Honor View 20

Performance 52
Display 57
Camera 34
Battery 22
Portability 70
Value for money —

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

Performance 98
Display 81
Camera 87
Battery 83
Portability 42
Value for money 88

What makes Honor View 20 better?

  • Lighter: 180g vs 224g

  • Better portability (70/100 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
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 34/100)
  • Longer battery life (83/100 vs 22/100)
  • Better display (81/100 vs 57/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor View 20 vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 43 points higher (87/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (98/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (87/100 vs 34/100). 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 View 20 (98/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Honor View 20 (81/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Honor View 20 (87/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Honor View 20 (83/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor View 20 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (70/100 vs 42/100).

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.

Specs comparison

Specification Honor View 20 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 6.4" IPS LCD 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2310 1200x2608
Refresh rate — 120 Hz
Battery 4000 mAh 6800 mAh
Charging 5W 90W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 48 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 200 MP
Front camera 25 MP 50 MP
RAM 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 9.0 (Pie); Magic UI 2 Android 16
NFC yes yes
Protection — IP68/IP69
Dimensions 156.9×75.4×8.1 mm 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm
Weight 180 g 224 g
Launch price — $892

Camera comparison

Honor View 20

  • Main: 48MP f/1.8
  • Front: 25MP
34
camera

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

  • Main: 50MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera

Display comparison

Honor View 20

  • 6.4" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2310
  • Refresh rate: —
57
display

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2608
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display

Battery and charging

Honor View 20

  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 5W
  • No wireless charging
22
battery

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

  • 6800 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
83
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Honor View 20 and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Honor View 20 HiSilicon Kirin 980
44/100
736755 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
87/100 +81.3%
3950082 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads Honor View 20 by 81.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Honor View 20

Price unknown

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

$892

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Honor View 20 (98/100 vs 52/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Honor View 20 (81/100 vs 57/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Honor View 20 (87/100 vs 34/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Honor View 20 (83/100 vs 22/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Honor View 20 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (70/100 vs 42/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Honor View 20 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Honor View 20 by 43 points (87/100 vs 44/100).

What is the rating of the Honor View 20 and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Honor View 20 has a MobileRank rating of 44/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor View 20 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 34/100).

Which is more powerful: the Honor View 20 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 52/100).

Should you choose the Honor View 20 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.