Honor View 20 vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra
The Honor View 20 (2018) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 980, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 44/100 (a 45-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,667,711 vs 736,755); the Honor View 20 is noticeably lighter (180g vs 226g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor View 20
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
What makes Honor View 20 better?
- Lighter: 180g vs 226g
- Better portability (70/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3667711 vs 736755
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 928
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2875
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 5W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (93/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor View 20 vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 45 points higher (89/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (93/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor View 20 (97/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor View 20 (89/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor View 20 (93/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor View 20 (80/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor View 20 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (70/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor View 20 | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 980 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 736755 | 3667711 | |
| Geekbench Single | 928 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2875 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.4" IPS LCD | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2310 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 5W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 166 | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 25 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); Magic UI 2 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 156.9×75.4×8.1 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 180 g | 226 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Camera comparison
Honor View 20
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Front: 25MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Honor View 20
- 6.4" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2310
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor View 20
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:09 hrs, total 33:23 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor View 20 and Xiaomi 17 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads Honor View 20 by 79.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Honor View 20
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor View 20 (97/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor View 20 (89/100 vs 57/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor View 20 (93/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor View 20 (80/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor View 20 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (70/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor View 20 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Honor View 20 by 45 points (89/100 vs 44/100).
What is the rating of the Honor View 20 and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Honor View 20 has a MobileRank rating of 44/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor View 20 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor View 20 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Honor View 20 over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.