OnePlus Nord N20 SE vs Xiaomi 17
The OnePlus Nord N20 SE (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G35, 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 30/100 (a 57-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,274,157 vs 200,794); the Xiaomi 17 has NFC for contactless payments, the OnePlus Nord N20 SE doesn't.
OnePlus Nord N20 SE
Xiaomi 17
- Lighter: 187g vs 191g
- Better portability (67/100 vs 63/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3274157 vs 200794
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 300
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 843
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 15/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 30/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 46/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 44/100)
Comparing the OnePlus Nord N20 SE vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 57 points higher (87/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 15/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord N20 SE (95/100 vs 15/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord N20 SE (85/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord N20 SE (81/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord N20 SE (87/100 vs 46/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord N20 SE and the Xiaomi 17 are nearly equal (67/100 vs 63/100).
| Specification | OnePlus Nord N20 SE | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G35 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 200794 | 3274157 | |
| Geekbench Single | 300 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 843 | 10162 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1612 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| 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 | 256GB / 512GB | |
| 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 | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 187 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | — | $709 |
OnePlus Nord N20 SE
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17
- 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
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus Nord N20 SE
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared OnePlus Nord N20 SE and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads OnePlus Nord N20 SE by 93.9% in our overall performance rating.
OnePlus Nord N20 SE
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord N20 SE (95/100 vs 15/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord N20 SE (85/100 vs 44/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord N20 SE (81/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord N20 SE (87/100 vs 46/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Nord N20 SE and the Xiaomi 17 are nearly equal (67/100 vs 63/100).
Which is better: the OnePlus Nord N20 SE or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the OnePlus Nord N20 SE by 57 points (87/100 vs 30/100).
What is the rating of the OnePlus Nord N20 SE and the Xiaomi 17?
The OnePlus Nord N20 SE has a MobileRank rating of 30/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the OnePlus Nord N20 SE or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the OnePlus Nord N20 SE or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 15/100).
Should you choose the OnePlus Nord N20 SE over the Xiaomi 17?
The OnePlus Nord N20 SE is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.