Huawei Mate 20 RS Porsche Design vs Xiaomi 17 Max
The Huawei Mate 20 RS Porsche Design (2018) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 980, while the Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 88/100 vs 53/100 (a 35-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).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 20 RS Porsche Design
Xiaomi 17 Max
What makes Huawei Mate 20 RS Porsche Design better?
- Better display (100/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 736755
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 928
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2875
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4200 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 40W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 40MP
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 36/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 20 RS Porsche Design vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 35 points higher (88/100 vs 53/100). 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 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 RS Porsche Design (97/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 20 RS Porsche Design notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (100/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 RS Porsche Design (90/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 RS Porsche Design (90/100 vs 36/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 20 RS Porsche Design | Xiaomi 17 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 980 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 736755 | 3654776 | |
| Geekbench Single | 928 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2875 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.4" AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3120 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4200 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 50W | |
| Main camera | 40 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 20 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); EMUI 9 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Weight | — | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 20 RS Porsche Design
- Main: 40MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 20MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 24MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 20 RS Porsche Design
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3120
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 20 RS Porsche Design
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 20 RS Porsche Design and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Max leads Huawei Mate 20 RS Porsche Design by 79.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei Mate 20 RS Porsche Design
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 RS Porsche Design (97/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Huawei Mate 20 RS Porsche Design notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (100/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 RS Porsche Design (90/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 RS Porsche Design (90/100 vs 36/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 20 RS Porsche Design or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 RS Porsche Design by 35 points (88/100 vs 53/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 20 RS Porsche Design and the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Huawei Mate 20 RS Porsche Design has a MobileRank rating of 53/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 20 RS Porsche Design 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 RS Porsche Design or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 20 RS Porsche Design over the Xiaomi 17 Max?
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.