Huawei Mate 20 Pro vs Xiaomi 17 Max
The Huawei Mate 20 Pro (2018) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 980, while the Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $1049 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 88/100 vs 49/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 40 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 736,755); the Huawei Mate 20 Pro is noticeably lighter (189g vs 219g).
Huawei Mate 20 Pro
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Lighter: 189g vs 219g
- Better portability (59/100 vs 40/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 736755
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 928
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2875
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4200 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 40MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Cheaper at launch: $799 vs $1049
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 38/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 66/100)
Comparing the Huawei Mate 20 Pro vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 39 points higher (88/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (97/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 38/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 20 Pro — 10/100, Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Pro (97/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Pro (81/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Pro (90/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Pro (90/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 20 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (59/100 vs 40/100).
| Specification | Huawei Mate 20 Pro | Xiaomi 17 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 980 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 736755 | 3654776 | |
| Geekbench Single | 928 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2875 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.4" OLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3120x1440 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4200 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 40 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 20 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 9 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.8×72.3×8.6 mm | — | |
| Weight | 189 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $1049 | $799 |
Huawei Mate 20 Pro
- Main: 40MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 20MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 24MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Huawei Mate 20 Pro
- 6.4" OLED
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Mate 20 Pro
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 15W
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Huawei Mate 20 Pro and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Max leads Huawei Mate 20 Pro by 79.8% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $250. Xiaomi 17 Max was $250 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Pro (97/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Pro (81/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Pro (90/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Pro (90/100 vs 38/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 20 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (59/100 vs 40/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 20 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Pro by 39 points (88/100 vs 49/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 20 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Huawei Mate 20 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 49/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 20 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 41/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 20 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 20 Pro over the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Huawei Mate 20 Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 17 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.