Huawei P20 lite (2019) vs Xiaomi 17
The Huawei P20 lite (2019) (2019) runs on the Hisilicon Kirin 710, while the Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 34/100 (a 53-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4000); the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,404,616 vs 336,905).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei P20 lite (2019)
Xiaomi 17
What makes Huawei P20 lite (2019) better?
- Lighter: 178g vs 191g
- Better portability (69/100 vs 63/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3404616 vs 336905
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 362
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 1222
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 26/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei P20 lite (2019) vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 53 points higher (87/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 lite (2019) (95/100 vs 26/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Huawei P20 lite (2019) (85/100 vs 57/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 lite (2019) (87/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei P20 lite (2019) is a bit better (69/100 vs 63/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei P20 lite (2019) | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Hisilicon Kirin 710 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 336905 | 3404616 | |
| Geekbench Single | 362 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1222 | 10162 | |
| Display | 6.4" LTPS IPS LCD | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2310 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | — | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie), EMUI 9.1 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 159.1×75.9×8.3 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 178 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | — | $709 |
Camera comparison
Huawei P20 lite (2019)
- Main: —
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Huawei P20 lite (2019)
- 6.4" LTPS IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2310
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei P20 lite (2019)
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei P20 lite (2019) and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads Huawei P20 lite (2019) by 90.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Huawei P20 lite (2019)
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 lite (2019) (95/100 vs 26/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Huawei P20 lite (2019) (85/100 vs 57/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 lite (2019) (87/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei P20 lite (2019) is a bit better (69/100 vs 63/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei P20 lite (2019) or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 lite (2019) by 53 points (87/100 vs 34/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei P20 lite (2019) and the Xiaomi 17?
The Huawei P20 lite (2019) has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which is more powerful: the Huawei P20 lite (2019) or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 26/100).
Should you choose the Huawei P20 lite (2019) over the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.