Huawei P20 lite (2019) vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra

The Huawei P20 lite (2019) (2019) runs on the Hisilicon Kirin 710, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 34/100 (a 55-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4000); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,667,711 vs 336,905); the Huawei P20 lite (2019) is noticeably lighter (178g vs 226g).

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 lite (2019) by 55 points (89/100 vs 34/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Huawei P20 lite (2019)

Performance 26
Display 57
Camera —
Battery 22
Portability 69
Value for money —

Xiaomi 17 Ultra

Performance 97
Display 89
Camera 93
Battery 80
Portability 40
Value for money 88

What makes Huawei P20 lite (2019) better?

  • Lighter: 178g vs 226g

  • Better portability (69/100 vs 40/100)

What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3667711 vs 336905
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 362
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1222
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 18W

  • Higher performance (97/100 vs 26/100)
  • Longer battery life (80/100 vs 22/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 57/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Huawei P20 lite (2019) vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 55 points higher (89/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 lite (2019) (97/100 vs 26/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 lite (2019) (89/100 vs 57/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 lite (2019) (80/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei P20 lite (2019) notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (69/100 vs 40/100).

Xiaomi 17 Ultra: The Xiaomi 17 Ultra 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 P20 lite (2019) Xiaomi 17 Ultra
Processor Hisilicon Kirin 710 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 336905 3667711
Geekbench Single 362 3639
Geekbench Multi 1222 11047
Display 6.4" LTPS IPS LCD 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2310 3200x1440
Refresh rate — 120 Hz
Battery 4000 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging 18W 90W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
DXOMark (camera) — 166
Main camera — 50 MP
Ultrawide 16 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 200 MP
Front camera 16 MP 32 MP
RAM 4GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 9.0 (Pie), EMUI 9.1 Android 16
Brightness (peak) — 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection — IP68
Dimensions 159.1×75.9×8.3 mm 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm
Weight 178 g 226 g
Launch price — $999

Camera comparison

Huawei P20 lite (2019)

  • Main: —
  • Ultrawide: 16MP
  • Front: 16MP
—
camera

Xiaomi 17 Ultra

  • Main: 50MP f/1.63
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 32MP
93
camera

Display comparison

Huawei P20 lite (2019)

  • 6.4" LTPS IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2310
  • Refresh rate: —
57
display

Xiaomi 17 Ultra

  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 3200x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
89
display

Battery and charging

Huawei P20 lite (2019)

  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
22
battery

Xiaomi 17 Ultra

  • 6000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 16:09 hrs, total 33:23 hrs
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
80
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Huawei P20 lite (2019) and Xiaomi 17 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Huawei P20 lite (2019) Hisilicon Kirin 710
34/100
336905 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
89/100 +90.8%
3667711 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads Huawei P20 lite (2019) by 90.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Huawei P20 lite (2019)

Price unknown

Xiaomi 17 Ultra

$999

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 lite (2019) (97/100 vs 26/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 lite (2019) (89/100 vs 57/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 lite (2019) (80/100 vs 22/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Huawei P20 lite (2019) notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (69/100 vs 40/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Huawei P20 lite (2019) or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 lite (2019) by 55 points (89/100 vs 34/100).

What is the rating of the Huawei P20 lite (2019) and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?

The Huawei P20 lite (2019) has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 89/100.

Which is more powerful: the Huawei P20 lite (2019) or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 26/100).

Should you choose the Huawei P20 lite (2019) over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.