Huawei Mate 20 X vs Xiaomi 17 Pro
The Huawei Mate 20 X (2018) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 980, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads — 86/100 vs 50/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro has the bigger battery (6300 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 40 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,569,354 vs 736,755); the Xiaomi 17 Pro is noticeably lighter (192g vs 232g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 20 X
Xiaomi 17 Pro
What makes Huawei Mate 20 X better?
- Overall rating 50/100
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 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 5W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 40MP
- Lighter: 192g vs 232g
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 74/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 20 X vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro, the Xiaomi 17 Pro scores 36 points higher (86/100 vs 50/100). 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 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (84/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 X (95/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (85/100 vs 74/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 X (81/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 X (84/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 X (64/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 20 X | 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 | 7.2" AMOLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2244 | 2656x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6300 mAh | |
| Charging | 5W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 40 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 20 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); EMUI 9 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 174.6×85.4×8.2 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 232 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | — | $825 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 20 X
- Main: 40MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 20MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 24MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 20 X
- 7.2" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2244
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 20 X
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6300 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 20 X and Xiaomi 17 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro leads Huawei Mate 20 X by 79.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Huawei Mate 20 X
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 X (95/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (85/100 vs 74/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 X (81/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 X (84/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 X (64/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 20 X or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 X by 36 points (86/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 20 X and the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 20 X has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 20 X or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on camera score (81/100 vs 41/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 20 X or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 20 X over the 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.