Huawei P20 Pro vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
The Huawei P20 Pro (2018) runs on the HiSilicon Kirin 970, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $899 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads — 88/100 vs 37/100 (a 51-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 40 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,998,145 vs 470,805); the Huawei P20 Pro is noticeably lighter (180g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Huawei P20 Pro
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
What makes Huawei P20 Pro better?
- Lighter: 180g vs 219g
- Cheaper at launch: $899 vs $999
- Better portability (73/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3998145 vs 470805
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 420
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1617
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 22W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 40MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 34/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 33/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 23/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 57/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Huawei P20 Pro vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 51 points higher (88/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 34/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 23/100). Value score: Huawei P20 Pro — 0/100, Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 86/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 Pro (98/100 vs 34/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei P20 Pro (81/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 Pro (87/100 vs 33/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 Pro (89/100 vs 23/100). In the "portability" category, the Huawei P20 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (73/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Huawei P20 Pro | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | HiSilicon Kirin 970 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 470805 | 3998145 | |
| Geekbench Single | 420 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1617 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2240x1080 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 22W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 159 | |
| Main camera | 40 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 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 8.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP67 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 155.0×73.9×7.8 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 180 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $899 | $999 |
Camera comparison
Huawei P20 Pro
- Main: 40MP f/1.8
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 24MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.69
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Huawei P20 Pro
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 2240x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Huawei P20 Pro
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 22W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 7500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:28 hrs, total 36:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Huawei P20 Pro and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads Huawei P20 Pro by 88.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $100. Huawei P20 Pro was $100 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 Pro (98/100 vs 34/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Huawei P20 Pro (81/100 vs 57/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 Pro (87/100 vs 33/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 Pro (89/100 vs 23/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Huawei P20 Pro notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (73/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Huawei P20 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Huawei P20 Pro by 51 points (88/100 vs 37/100).
What is the rating of the Huawei P20 Pro and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Huawei P20 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 37/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Huawei P20 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 33/100).
Which is more powerful: the Huawei P20 Pro or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 34/100).
Should you choose the Huawei P20 Pro over the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.