Huawei Mate 20 vs Xiaomi 17 Pro

The Huawei Mate 20 (2018) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 980, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $799 and $825. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads — 86/100 vs 39/100 (a 47-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro has the bigger battery (6300 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,569,354 vs 736,755).

The Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 by 47 points (86/100 vs 39/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 20
Performance 52
Display 41
Camera 25
Battery 23
Portability 64
Value for money 0
Xiaomi 17 Pro
Performance 95
Display 85
Camera 81
Battery 84
Portability 64
Value for money 84
What makes Huawei Mate 20 better?
  • Lighter: 188g vs 192g
  • Cheaper at launch: $799 vs $825

  • Overall rating 39/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3569354 vs 736755
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3310 vs 928
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 10070 vs 2875
  • Bigger battery: 6300 vs 4000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 22W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (95/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better camera (81/100 vs 25/100)
  • Longer battery life (84/100 vs 23/100)
  • Better display (85/100 vs 41/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei Mate 20 vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro, the Xiaomi 17 Pro scores 47 points higher (86/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (95/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (81/100 vs 25/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (84/100 vs 23/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 20 — 0/100, Xiaomi 17 Pro — 84/100; 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 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 (95/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 (85/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 (81/100 vs 25/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 (84/100 vs 23/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 64/100.

Huawei Mate 20: The Huawei Mate 20 is a better fit for everyday use.
Xiaomi 17 Pro: The Xiaomi 17 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Huawei Mate 20 Xiaomi 17 Pro
Processor HiSilicon Kirin 980 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 736755 3569354
Geekbench Single 928 3310
Geekbench Multi 2875 10070
Display 6.5" LCD 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 2244x1080 2656x1220
Refresh rate 60 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4000 mAh 6300 mAh
Charging 22W 100W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
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 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 9 Android 16 / HyperOS 3
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP53 IP68
Dimensions 158.2×77.2×8.3 mm 151.1×71.8×8.0 mm
Weight 188 g 192 g
Launch price $799 $825
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 20
  • Main: 12MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 16MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 24MP
25
camera
Xiaomi 17 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
81
camera
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 20
  • 6.5" LCD
  • Resolution: 2244x1080
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
41
display
Xiaomi 17 Pro
  • 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2656x1220
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 20
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 22W
  • No wireless charging
23
battery
Xiaomi 17 Pro
  • 6300 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
84
battery
Overall performance score

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

Huawei Mate 20 HiSilicon Kirin 980
39/100
736755 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
86/100 +79.4%
3569354 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Pro leads Huawei Mate 20 by 79.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei Mate 20
$799
Xiaomi 17 Pro
$825

Launch price difference: $26. Huawei Mate 20 was $26 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 (95/100 vs 52/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 (85/100 vs 41/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 (81/100 vs 25/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 (84/100 vs 23/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 64/100.

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

The Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 by 47 points (86/100 vs 39/100).

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

The Huawei Mate 20 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro — 86/100.

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

The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on camera score (81/100 vs 25/100).

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

The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 52/100).

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

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