OnePlus Nord N20 5G vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
The OnePlus Nord N20 5G (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads — 88/100 vs 50/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,998,145 vs 592,015); the OnePlus Nord N20 5G is noticeably lighter (173g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus Nord N20 5G
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
What makes OnePlus Nord N20 5G better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 173g vs 219g
- Better display (84/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (80/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3998145 vs 592015
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 905
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2101
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 46/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 35/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the OnePlus Nord N20 5G vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 38 points higher (88/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 46/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord N20 5G (98/100 vs 46/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus Nord N20 5G and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max are nearly equal (84/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord N20 5G (87/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord N20 5G (89/100 vs 35/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord N20 5G significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (80/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus Nord N20 5G | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 592015 | 3998145 | |
| Geekbench Single | 905 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2101 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.4" AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 159 | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11, OxygenOS 11 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 159.9×73.2×7.5 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 173 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Camera comparison
OnePlus Nord N20 5G
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.69
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
OnePlus Nord N20 5G
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
OnePlus Nord N20 5G
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- 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 OnePlus Nord N20 5G and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads OnePlus Nord N20 5G by 85.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
OnePlus Nord N20 5G
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord N20 5G (98/100 vs 46/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus Nord N20 5G and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max are nearly equal (84/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord N20 5G (87/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord N20 5G (89/100 vs 35/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord N20 5G significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (80/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the OnePlus Nord N20 5G or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord N20 5G by 38 points (88/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the OnePlus Nord N20 5G and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The OnePlus Nord N20 5G has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus Nord N20 5G or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus Nord N20 5G or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 46/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus Nord N20 5G 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.