Huawei Mate 20 Pro vs Xiaomi 17 Pro
The Huawei Mate 20 Pro (2018) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 980, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $1049 and $825. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads — 86/100 vs 49/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro has the bigger battery (6300 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 40 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,569,354 vs 736,755).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 20 Pro
Xiaomi 17 Pro
What makes Huawei Mate 20 Pro better?
- Lighter: 189g vs 192g
- Overall rating 49/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3569354 vs 736755
- Better Geekbench Single: 3310 vs 928
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10070 vs 2875
- Bigger battery: 6300 vs 4200 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 40MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Cheaper at launch: $825 vs $1049
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 38/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 59/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 20 Pro vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro, the Xiaomi 17 Pro scores 37 points higher (86/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (95/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (81/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (84/100 vs 38/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 20 Pro — 8/100, Xiaomi 17 Pro — 86/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Pro (95/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Pro (85/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Pro (81/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Pro (84/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 59/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 20 Pro | Xiaomi 17 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 980 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 736755 | 3569354 | |
| Geekbench Single | 928 | 3310 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2875 | 10070 | |
| Display | 6.4" OLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3120x1440 | 2656x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4200 mAh | 6300 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 40 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 20 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.8×72.3×8.6 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 189 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $1049 | $825 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 20 Pro
- Main: 40MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 20MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 24MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 20 Pro
- 6.4" OLED
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 20 Pro
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 15W
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6300 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 20 Pro and Xiaomi 17 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro leads Huawei Mate 20 Pro by 79.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $224. Xiaomi 17 Pro was $224 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Pro (95/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Pro (85/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Pro (81/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Pro (84/100 vs 38/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 59/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 20 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Pro by 37 points (86/100 vs 49/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 20 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 20 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 49/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 20 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on camera score (81/100 vs 41/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 20 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 20 Pro over the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.