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 (3,404,616 vs 200,794); the Xiaomi 17 has NFC for contactless payments, the OnePlus Nord N20 SE doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
OnePlus Nord N20 SE
Xiaomi 17
What makes OnePlus Nord N20 SE better?
- Lighter: 187g vs 191g
- Better portability (67/100 vs 63/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3404616 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)
Comparison verdict
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).
Specs comparison
| Specification | OnePlus Nord N20 SE | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G35 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 200794 | 3404616 | |
| 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 |
Camera comparison
OnePlus Nord N20 SE
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
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
Battery and charging
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
Overall performance score
We compared OnePlus Nord N20 SE and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads OnePlus Nord N20 SE by 94.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
OnePlus Nord N20 SE
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
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).
Frequently asked questions
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 Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.