Realme Narzo 20 Pro vs Xiaomi 17
The Realme Narzo 20 Pro (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio G95, 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 42/100 (a 45-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,404,616 vs 535,127); the Xiaomi 17 has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme Narzo 20 Pro doesn't; the Xiaomi 17 is thinner (8.1mm vs 9.4mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme Narzo 20 Pro
Xiaomi 17
What makes Realme Narzo 20 Pro better?
- Overall rating 42/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3404616 vs 535127
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 672
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 1908
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 65W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 42/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 58/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 49/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme Narzo 20 Pro vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 45 points higher (87/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 20 Pro (95/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Realme Narzo 20 Pro (85/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 20 Pro (81/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 20 Pro (87/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (63/100 vs 49/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme Narzo 20 Pro | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G95 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 535127 | 3404616 | |
| Geekbench Single | 672 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1908 | 10162 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 10, Realme UI | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.3×75.4×9.4 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 191 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | — | $709 |
Camera comparison
Realme Narzo 20 Pro
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Realme Narzo 20 Pro
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme Narzo 20 Pro
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- 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 Realme Narzo 20 Pro and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads Realme Narzo 20 Pro by 84.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Realme Narzo 20 Pro
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 20 Pro (95/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Realme Narzo 20 Pro (85/100 vs 58/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 20 Pro (81/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 20 Pro (87/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (63/100 vs 49/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme Narzo 20 Pro or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 20 Pro by 45 points (87/100 vs 42/100).
What is the rating of the Realme Narzo 20 Pro and the Xiaomi 17?
The Realme Narzo 20 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 42/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme Narzo 20 Pro or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme Narzo 20 Pro or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Realme Narzo 20 Pro 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.