Huawei Mate 20 X vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

The Huawei Mate 20 X (2018) 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 5000); the main camera is 40 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 736,755).

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 X by 37 points (87/100 vs 50/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Huawei Mate 20 X

Performance 52
Display 74
Camera 41
Battery 43
Portability 38
Value for money —

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

Performance 98
Display 81
Camera 87
Battery 83
Portability 42
Value for money 88

What makes Huawei Mate 20 X 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 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 5W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 40MP
  • Lighter: 224g vs 232g

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 41/100)
  • Longer battery life (83/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better display (81/100 vs 74/100)
  • Better portability (42/100 vs 38/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei Mate 20 X 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 "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (87/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (83/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 X (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 "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 X (87/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 X (83/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) and the Huawei Mate 20 X are nearly equal (42/100 vs 38/100).

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.

Specs comparison

Specification Huawei Mate 20 X 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" AMOLED 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2244 1200x2608
Refresh rate — 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 6800 mAh
Charging 5W 90W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 40 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 20 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 8 MP 200 MP
Front camera 24 MP 50 MP
RAM 6GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 9.0 (Pie); EMUI 9 Android 16
NFC yes yes
Protection IP53 IP68/IP69
Dimensions 174.6×85.4×8.2 mm 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm
Weight 232 g 224 g
Launch price — $892

Camera comparison

Huawei Mate 20 X

  • Main: 40MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 20MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 24MP
41
camera

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

  • Main: 50MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera

Display comparison

Huawei Mate 20 X

  • 7.2" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2244
  • Refresh rate: —
74
display

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2608
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display

Battery and charging

Huawei Mate 20 X

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 5W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

  • 6800 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
83
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Huawei Mate 20 X and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Huawei Mate 20 X HiSilicon Kirin 980
50/100
736755 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
87/100 +81.3%
3950082 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads Huawei Mate 20 X by 81.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Huawei Mate 20 X

Price unknown

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

$892

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 X (98/100 vs 52/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a bit better (81/100 vs 74/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 X (87/100 vs 41/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 X (83/100 vs 43/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) and the Huawei Mate 20 X are nearly equal (42/100 vs 38/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Huawei Mate 20 X or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 X by 37 points (87/100 vs 50/100).

What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 20 X and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Huawei Mate 20 X has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.

Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 20 X or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 41/100).

Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 20 X 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 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.