Huawei Mate 20 vs Xiaomi 17T Pro
The Huawei Mate 20 (2018) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 980, while the Xiaomi 17T Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $799 and $899. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads — 82/100 vs 39/100 (a 43-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17T Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17T Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,207,005 vs 736,755); the Huawei Mate 20 is noticeably lighter (188g vs 205g).
Huawei Mate 20
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- Lighter: 188g vs 205g
- Cheaper at launch: $799 vs $899
- Better portability (64/100 vs 54/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3207005 vs 736755
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 928
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 2875
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 22W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (63/100 vs 25/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 23/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 41/100)
Comparing the Huawei Mate 20 vs the Xiaomi 17T Pro, the Xiaomi 17T Pro scores 43 points higher (82/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads (93/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads (63/100 vs 25/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads (87/100 vs 23/100). Value score: Huawei Mate 20 — 0/100, Xiaomi 17T Pro — 76/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 (93/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 (94/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 (63/100 vs 25/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 (87/100 vs 23/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 20 is a bit better (64/100 vs 54/100).
| Specification | Huawei Mate 20 | Xiaomi 17T Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 980 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 736755 | 3207005 | |
| Geekbench Single | 928 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2875 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.5" LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2244x1080 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 22W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 16 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 158.2×77.2×8.3 mm | — | |
| Weight | 188 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $899 |
Huawei Mate 20
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 24MP
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Huawei Mate 20
- 6.5" LCD
- Resolution: 2244x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Huawei Mate 20
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 22W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 18:30 hrs, total 36:42 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Huawei Mate 20 and Xiaomi 17T Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17T Pro leads Huawei Mate 20 by 77.0% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $100. Huawei Mate 20 was $100 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 (93/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 (94/100 vs 41/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 (63/100 vs 25/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 (87/100 vs 23/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei Mate 20 is a bit better (64/100 vs 54/100).
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 20 or the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 by 43 points (82/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 20 and the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Huawei Mate 20 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Xiaomi 17T Pro — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 20 or the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Xiaomi 17T Pro leads on camera score (63/100 vs 25/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 20 or the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Xiaomi 17T Pro leads on performance (93/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 20 over the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Huawei Mate 20 is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 17T Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.