Huawei Mate 20 vs Xiaomi 15 Pro
The Huawei Mate 20 (2018) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 980, while the Xiaomi 15 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $799 and $771. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 15 Pro leads — 83/100 vs 39/100 (a 44-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 15 Pro has the bigger battery (6100 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 15 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,001,049 vs 736,755); the Huawei Mate 20 is noticeably lighter (188g vs 213g).
Huawei Mate 20
Xiaomi 15 Pro
- Lighter: 188g vs 213g
- Better portability (64/100 vs 46/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3001049 vs 736755
- Better Geekbench Single: 2798 vs 928
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10104 vs 2875
- Bigger battery: 6100 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 22W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $771 vs $799
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 25/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 23/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 41/100)
Comparing the Huawei Mate 20 vs the Xiaomi 15 Pro, the Xiaomi 15 Pro scores 44 points higher (83/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro leads (91/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro leads (78/100 vs 25/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro leads (80/100 vs 23/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 20 — 0/100, Xiaomi 15 Pro — 78/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 (91/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 (90/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 (78/100 vs 25/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 (80/100 vs 23/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 20 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 15 Pro (64/100 vs 46/100).
| Specification | Huawei Mate 20 | Xiaomi 15 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 980 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 736755 | 3001049 | |
| Geekbench Single | 928 | 2798 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2875 | 10104 | |
| Display | 6.5" LCD | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2244x1080 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 6100 mAh | |
| Charging | 22W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9 | Android 15 / HyperOS 2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 158.2×77.2×8.3 mm | 161.3×75.3×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 213 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $771 |
Huawei Mate 20
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 24MP
Xiaomi 15 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Huawei Mate 20
- 6.5" LCD
- Resolution: 2244x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Xiaomi 15 Pro
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Mate 20
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 22W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 15 Pro
- 6100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Huawei Mate 20 and Xiaomi 15 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 15 Pro leads Huawei Mate 20 by 75.5% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $28. Xiaomi 15 Pro was $28 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 (91/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 (90/100 vs 41/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 (78/100 vs 25/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 (80/100 vs 23/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 20 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 15 Pro (64/100 vs 46/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 20 or the Xiaomi 15 Pro?
The Xiaomi 15 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 by 44 points (83/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 20 and the Xiaomi 15 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 20 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Xiaomi 15 Pro — 83/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 20 or the Xiaomi 15 Pro?
The Xiaomi 15 Pro leads on camera score (78/100 vs 25/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 20 or the Xiaomi 15 Pro?
The Xiaomi 15 Pro leads on performance (91/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 20 over the Xiaomi 15 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 20 is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 15 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.