Huawei Mate 20 vs Xiaomi 17 Max
The Huawei Mate 20 (2018) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 980, while the Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $799 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 88/100 vs 39/100 (a 49-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 12 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 736,755); the Huawei Mate 20 is noticeably lighter (188g vs 219g).
Huawei Mate 20
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Lighter: 188g vs 219g
- Better portability (64/100 vs 40/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 736755
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 928
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2875
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 22W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 25/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 23/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 41/100)
Comparing the Huawei Mate 20 vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 49 points higher (88/100 vs 39/100). 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 25/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 23/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 20 — 0/100, Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 (97/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 (81/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 (90/100 vs 25/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 (90/100 vs 23/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 20 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (64/100 vs 40/100).
| Specification | Huawei Mate 20 | Xiaomi 17 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 980 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 736755 | 3654776 | |
| Geekbench Single | 928 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2875 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.5" LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2244x1080 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 22W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 200 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 | |
| OS | Android 9 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 158.2×77.2×8.3 mm | — | |
| Weight | 188 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $799 |
Huawei Mate 20
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 24MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Huawei Mate 20
- 6.5" LCD
- Resolution: 2244x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Huawei Mate 20
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 22W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Huawei Mate 20 and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Max leads Huawei Mate 20 by 79.8% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $0. Same launch price.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 (97/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 (81/100 vs 41/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 (90/100 vs 25/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 (90/100 vs 23/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 20 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (64/100 vs 40/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 20 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 by 49 points (88/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 20 and the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Huawei Mate 20 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 20 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 25/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 20 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 20 over the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Huawei Mate 20 is a better fit for everyday use. 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.