Huawei Mate 20 Pro vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra
The Huawei Mate 20 Pro (2018) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 980, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $1049 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 49/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 40 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,667,711 vs 736,755); the Huawei Mate 20 Pro is noticeably lighter (189g vs 226g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 20 Pro
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
What makes Huawei Mate 20 Pro better?
- Lighter: 189g vs 226g
- Better portability (59/100 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 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 (97/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (93/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 38/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 20 Pro vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 40 points higher (89/100 vs 49/100). 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 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 38/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 20 Pro — 8/100, Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 88/100; 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 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Pro (97/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Pro (89/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Pro (93/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Pro (80/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 20 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (59/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 20 Pro | 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" OLED | 6.8" 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) | — | 166 | |
| Main camera | 40 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 20 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 157.8×72.3×8.6 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 189 g | 226 g | |
| Launch price | $1049 | $999 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 20 Pro
- Main: 40MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 20MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 24MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 20 Pro
- 6.4" OLED
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 20 Pro
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: 15W
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 Huawei Mate 20 Pro and Xiaomi 17 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads Huawei Mate 20 Pro by 79.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $50. Xiaomi 17 Ultra was $50 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Pro (97/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Pro (89/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Pro (93/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Pro (80/100 vs 38/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 20 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (59/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 20 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Pro by 40 points (89/100 vs 49/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 20 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Huawei Mate 20 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 49/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 20 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 41/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 20 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 20 Pro 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.