OnePlus Nord N20 SE vs Xiaomi 17 Max
The OnePlus Nord N20 SE (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G35, while the Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 88/100 vs 30/100 (a 58-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 200,794); the Xiaomi 17 Max has NFC for contactless payments, the OnePlus Nord N20 SE doesn't; the OnePlus Nord N20 SE is noticeably lighter (187g vs 219g).
OnePlus Nord N20 SE
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Lighter: 187g vs 219g
- Better portability (67/100 vs 40/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 200794
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 300
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 843
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 15/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 44/100)
Comparing the OnePlus Nord N20 SE vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 58 points higher (88/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (97/100 vs 15/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord N20 SE (97/100 vs 15/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord N20 SE (81/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord N20 SE (90/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord N20 SE (90/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord N20 SE notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (67/100 vs 40/100).
| Specification | OnePlus Nord N20 SE | Xiaomi 17 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G35 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 200794 | 3654776 | |
| Geekbench Single | 300 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 843 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12, OxygenOS 12.1 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×75.0×8.0 mm | — | |
| Weight | 187 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
OnePlus Nord N20 SE
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
OnePlus Nord N20 SE
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus Nord N20 SE
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared OnePlus Nord N20 SE and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Max leads OnePlus Nord N20 SE by 94.5% in our overall performance rating.
OnePlus Nord N20 SE
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord N20 SE (97/100 vs 15/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord N20 SE (81/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord N20 SE (90/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord N20 SE (90/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord N20 SE notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Max (67/100 vs 40/100).
Which is better: the OnePlus Nord N20 SE or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord N20 SE by 58 points (88/100 vs 30/100).
What is the rating of the OnePlus Nord N20 SE and the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The OnePlus Nord N20 SE has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus Nord N20 SE or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus Nord N20 SE or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 15/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus Nord N20 SE over the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The OnePlus Nord N20 SE is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 17 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.