Huawei Mate 20 Pro vs Xiaomi 17T Pro

The Huawei Mate 20 Pro (2018) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 980, while the Xiaomi 17T Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $1049 and $899. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads — 82/100 vs 49/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17T Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 40 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17T Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,207,005 vs 736,755); the Huawei Mate 20 Pro is noticeably lighter (189g vs 205g).

The Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Pro by 33 points (82/100 vs 49/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 20 Pro
Performance 52
Display 66
Camera 41
Battery 38
Portability 59
Value for money 10
Xiaomi 17T Pro
Performance 93
Display 94
Camera 63
Battery 87
Portability 54
Value for money 76
What makes Huawei Mate 20 Pro better?
  • Lighter: 189g vs 205g

  • Better portability (59/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17T Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3207005 vs 736755
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 928
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 2875
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4200 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 40W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 40MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
  • Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
  • Cheaper at launch: $899 vs $1049

  • Higher performance (93/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better camera (63/100 vs 41/100)
  • Longer battery life (87/100 vs 38/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei Mate 20 Pro vs the Xiaomi 17T Pro, the Xiaomi 17T Pro scores 33 points higher (82/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads (93/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads (63/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads (87/100 vs 38/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 20 Pro — 10/100, Xiaomi 17T Pro — 76/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Pro (93/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Pro (94/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Pro (63/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Pro (87/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 20 Pro is a bit better (59/100 vs 54/100).

Huawei Mate 20 Pro: The Huawei Mate 20 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Xiaomi 17T Pro: The Xiaomi 17T Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Huawei Mate 20 Pro Xiaomi 17T Pro
Processor HiSilicon Kirin 980 MediaTek Dimensity 9500
AnTuTu 736755 3207005
Geekbench Single 928 3228
Geekbench Multi 2875 9553
Display 6.4" OLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 3120x1440 2772x1280
Refresh rate 60 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 4200 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 40W 100W
Wireless charging 15W 50W
Main camera 40 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 20 MP 12 MP
Telephoto 8 MP 50 MP
Front camera 24 MP 32 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 9 Android 16
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 157.8×72.3×8.6 mm
Weight 189 g 205 g
Launch price $1049 $899
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 20 Pro
  • Main: 40MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 20MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 24MP
41
camera
Xiaomi 17T Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
63
camera
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 20 Pro
  • 6.4" OLED
  • Resolution: 3120x1440
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
66
display
Xiaomi 17T Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1280
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 20 Pro
  • 4200 mAh
  • Wired: 40W
  • Wireless: 15W
38
battery
Xiaomi 17T Pro
  • 7000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 18:30 hrs, total 36:42 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
87
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Huawei Mate 20 Pro and Xiaomi 17T Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Huawei Mate 20 Pro HiSilicon Kirin 980
49/100
736755 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17T Pro MediaTek Dimensity 9500
82/100 +77.0%
3207005 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17T Pro leads Huawei Mate 20 Pro by 77.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei Mate 20 Pro
$1049
Xiaomi 17T Pro
$899

Launch price difference: $150. Xiaomi 17T Pro was $150 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Pro (93/100 vs 52/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Pro (94/100 vs 66/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Pro (63/100 vs 41/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Pro (87/100 vs 38/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 20 Pro is a bit better (59/100 vs 54/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 20 Pro or the Xiaomi 17T Pro?

The Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 Pro by 33 points (82/100 vs 49/100).

What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 20 Pro and the Xiaomi 17T Pro?

The Huawei Mate 20 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 49/100, the Xiaomi 17T Pro — 82/100.

Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 20 Pro or the Xiaomi 17T Pro?

The Xiaomi 17T Pro leads on camera score (63/100 vs 41/100).

Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 20 Pro or the Xiaomi 17T Pro?

The Xiaomi 17T Pro leads on performance (93/100 vs 52/100).

Should you choose the Huawei Mate 20 Pro over the Xiaomi 17T Pro?

The Huawei Mate 20 Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 17T Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.