Honor View 20 vs Xiaomi 17
The Honor View 20 (2018) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 980, while the Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 44/100 (a 43-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,404,616 vs 736,755).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor View 20
Xiaomi 17
What makes Honor View 20 better?
- Lighter: 180g vs 191g
- Better portability (70/100 vs 63/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3404616 vs 736755
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 928
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 2875
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 5W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor View 20 vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 43 points higher (87/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Honor View 20 (95/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Honor View 20 (85/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Honor View 20 (81/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Honor View 20 (87/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor View 20 is a bit better (70/100 vs 63/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor View 20 | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 980 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 736755 | 3404616 | |
| Geekbench Single | 928 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2875 | 10162 | |
| Display | 6.4" IPS LCD | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2310 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 5W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 25 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); Magic UI 2 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 156.9×75.4×8.1 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 180 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | — | $709 |
Camera comparison
Honor View 20
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Front: 25MP
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Honor View 20
- 6.4" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2310
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor View 20
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Honor View 20 and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads Honor View 20 by 78.4% 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 significantly outperforms the Honor View 20 (95/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Honor View 20 (85/100 vs 57/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Honor View 20 (81/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Honor View 20 (87/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor View 20 is a bit better (70/100 vs 63/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor View 20 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 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?
The Honor View 20 has a MobileRank rating of 44/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor View 20 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor View 20 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Honor View 20 over the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.