Huawei Mate 20 X (5G) vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
The Huawei Mate 20 X (5G) (2019) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 980, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads — 87/100 vs 50/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 4200); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 736,755).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 20 X (5G)
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
What makes Huawei Mate 20 X (5G) better?
- Overall rating 50/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 736755
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 928
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2875
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 4200 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 40W
- Lighter: 224g vs 233g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 52/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 74/100)
- Better portability (42/100 vs 34/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 20 X (5G) vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 37 points higher (87/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (98/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (83/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 X (5G) (98/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a bit better (81/100 vs 74/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 X (5G) (83/100 vs 30/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a bit better (42/100 vs 34/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 20 X (5G) | Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 980 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 736755 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 928 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2875 | 11047 | |
| Display | 7.2" OLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2244 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4200 mAh | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | 40W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | — | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 40 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); EMUI 9.1 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 174.6×85.4×8.4 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 233 g | 224 g | |
| Launch price | — | $892 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 20 X (5G)
- Main: —
- Ultrawide: 40MP
- Front: 24MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 20 X (5G)
- 7.2" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2244
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 20 X (5G)
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 20 X (5G) and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads Huawei Mate 20 X (5G) by 81.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei Mate 20 X (5G)
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 X (5G) (98/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a bit better (81/100 vs 74/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 X (5G) (83/100 vs 30/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a bit better (42/100 vs 34/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 20 X (5G) or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 X (5G) by 37 points (87/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 20 X (5G) and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Huawei Mate 20 X (5G) has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 20 X (5G) or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 20 X (5G) over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.