Huawei Mate 20 Pro vs Xiaomi 15 Ultra
The Huawei Mate 20 Pro (2018) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 980, while the Xiaomi 15 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $1049 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 49/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 40 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,030,376 vs 736,755); the Huawei Mate 20 Pro is noticeably lighter (189g vs 225g).
Huawei Mate 20 Pro
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- Lighter: 189g vs 225g
- Better portability (59/100 vs 29/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3030376 vs 736755
- Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 928
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10200 vs 2875
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4200 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 40MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Cheaper at launch: $999 vs $1049
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 38/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 66/100)
Comparing the Huawei Mate 20 Pro vs the Xiaomi 15 Ultra, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra scores 36 points higher (85/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads (87/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 38/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 20 Pro — 10/100, Xiaomi 15 Ultra — 82/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Pro (92/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Pro (90/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Pro (87/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Pro (80/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 20 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 15 Ultra (59/100 vs 29/100).
| Specification | Huawei Mate 20 Pro | Xiaomi 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 980 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 736755 | 3030376 | |
| Geekbench Single | 928 | 3050 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2875 | 10200 | |
| Display | 6.4" OLED | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3120x1440 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4200 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 159 | |
| Main camera | 40 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 20 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9 | Android 15 / HyperOS 2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.8×72.3×8.6 mm | 161.3×75.3×9.4 mm | |
| Weight | 189 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $1049 | $999 |
Huawei Mate 20 Pro
- Main: 40MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 20MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 24MP
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Huawei Mate 20 Pro
- 6.4" OLED
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Mate 20 Pro
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 15W
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 12:19 hrs, total 30:03 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Huawei Mate 20 Pro and Xiaomi 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads Huawei Mate 20 Pro by 75.7% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $50. Xiaomi 15 Ultra was $50 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Pro (92/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Pro (90/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Pro (87/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Pro (80/100 vs 38/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 20 Pro significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 15 Ultra (59/100 vs 29/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 20 Pro or the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Pro by 36 points (85/100 vs 49/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 20 Pro and the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Huawei Mate 20 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 49/100, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 20 Pro or the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads on camera score (87/100 vs 41/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 20 Pro or the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 20 Pro over the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Huawei Mate 20 Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.