Huawei Mate 20 X vs Xiaomi 18 Pro
The Huawei Mate 20 X (2018) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 980, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads — 92/100 vs 50/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 40 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,888,150 vs 736,755); the Xiaomi 18 Pro is noticeably lighter (203g vs 232g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei Mate 20 X
Xiaomi 18 Pro
What makes Huawei Mate 20 X better?
- Overall rating 50/100
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4888150 vs 736755
- Better Geekbench Single: 4301 vs 928
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12490 vs 2875
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 5W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 40MP
- Lighter: 203g vs 232g
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 74/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 38/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei Mate 20 X vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro, the Xiaomi 18 Pro scores 42 points higher (92/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (100/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (100/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro leads (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 X (100/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro is a bit better (82/100 vs 74/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 X (100/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 X (87/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei Mate 20 X | Xiaomi 18 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 980 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 736755 | 4888150 | |
| Geekbench Single | 928 | 4301 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2875 | 12490 | |
| Display | 7.2" AMOLED | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2244 | 1120x2436 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 5W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 40 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 20 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); EMUI 9 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP53 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 174.6×85.4×8.2 mm | 151.8×72.0×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 232 g | 203 g | |
| Launch price | — | $845 |
Camera comparison
Huawei Mate 20 X
- Main: 40MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 20MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 24MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Huawei Mate 20 X
- 7.2" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2244
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1120x2436
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei Mate 20 X
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei Mate 20 X and Xiaomi 18 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro leads Huawei Mate 20 X by 84.9% 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 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 X (100/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro is a bit better (82/100 vs 74/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 X (100/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 X (87/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei Mate 20 X or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro significantly outperforms the Huawei Mate 20 X by 42 points (92/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei Mate 20 X and the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Huawei Mate 20 X has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei Mate 20 X or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro leads on camera score (100/100 vs 41/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei Mate 20 X or the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Huawei Mate 20 X over the Xiaomi 18 Pro?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.