Huawei Mate 20 vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
The Huawei Mate 20 (2018) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 980, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $799 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads — 88/100 vs 39/100 (a 49-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,998,145 vs 736,755); the Huawei Mate 20 is noticeably lighter (188g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 20
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
What makes Huawei Mate 20 better?
- Lighter: 188g vs 219g
- Cheaper at launch: $799 vs $999
- Better portability (64/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3998145 vs 736755
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 928
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2875
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 22W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 25/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 23/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 41/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 20 vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 49 points higher (88/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 25/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 23/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 20 — 0/100, Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 86/100; 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 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 (98/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 (81/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 (87/100 vs 25/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 (89/100 vs 23/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 20 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (64/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 20 | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 980 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 736755 | 3998145 | |
| Geekbench Single | 928 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2875 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.5" LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2244x1080 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 22W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 159 | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 158.2×77.2×8.3 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 188 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $999 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 20
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 24MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.69
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 20
- 6.5" LCD
- Resolution: 2244x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 20
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 22W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 7500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:28 hrs, total 36:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 20 and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads Huawei Mate 20 by 81.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $200. Huawei Mate 20 was $200 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 (98/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 (81/100 vs 41/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 (87/100 vs 25/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 (89/100 vs 23/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 20 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (64/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 20 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro 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 Pro Max?
The Huawei Mate 20 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 20 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 25/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 20 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 20 over the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.