OnePlus Nord N20 SE vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
The OnePlus Nord N20 SE (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G35, 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 — 90/100 vs 30/100 (a 60-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5000); the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,998,145 vs 200,794); the Xiaomi 17 Pro 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 Pro Max
- Lighter: 187g vs 219g
- Better portability (67/100 vs 48/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3998145 vs 200794
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 300
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 843
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 2160Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 15/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (91/100 vs 44/100)
Comparing the OnePlus Nord N20 SE vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 60 points higher (90/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 15/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord N20 SE (98/100 vs 15/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord N20 SE (91/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord N20 SE (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord N20 SE (89/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord N20 SE notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (67/100 vs 48/100).
| Specification | OnePlus Nord N20 SE | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G35 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 200794 | 3998145 | |
| Geekbench Single | 300 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 843 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 2160 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 159 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, OxygenOS 12.1 | Android 16, HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×75.0×8.0 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 187 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
OnePlus Nord N20 SE
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
OnePlus Nord N20 SE
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1612
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 2160 Hz
OnePlus Nord N20 SE
- 5000 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
We compared OnePlus Nord N20 SE and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads OnePlus Nord N20 SE by 95.0% in our overall performance rating.
OnePlus Nord N20 SE
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord N20 SE (98/100 vs 15/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord N20 SE (91/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord N20 SE (87/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord N20 SE (89/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord N20 SE notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (67/100 vs 48/100).
Which is better: the OnePlus Nord N20 SE or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord N20 SE by 60 points (90/100 vs 30/100).
What is the rating of the OnePlus Nord N20 SE and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The OnePlus Nord N20 SE has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus Nord N20 SE or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus Nord N20 SE or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 15/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus Nord N20 SE over the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The OnePlus Nord N20 SE is a better fit for everyday use. 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.