Realme Narzo 20A vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
The Realme Narzo 20A (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, 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 — 88/100 vs 27/100 (a 61-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,998,145 vs 329,457); the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme Narzo 20A doesn't; the Realme Narzo 20A is noticeably lighter (195g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme Narzo 20A
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
What makes Realme Narzo 20A better?
- Lighter: 195g vs 219g
- Better portability (52/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3998145 vs 329457
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 321
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 1128
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 24/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 10/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme Narzo 20A vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 61 points higher (88/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 24/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 20A (98/100 vs 24/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 20A (81/100 vs 39/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 20A (87/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 20A (89/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme Narzo 20A and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max are nearly equal (52/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme Narzo 20A | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 329457 | 3998145 | |
| Geekbench Single | 321 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1128 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.5" IPS LCD | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 159 | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 3GB / 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 32GB / 64GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10, Realme UI | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.4×75.4×8.9 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Camera comparison
Realme Narzo 20A
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.69
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Realme Narzo 20A
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme Narzo 20A
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 7500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:28 hrs, total 36:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Realme Narzo 20A and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads Realme Narzo 20A by 91.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Realme Narzo 20A
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 20A (98/100 vs 24/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 20A (81/100 vs 39/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 20A (87/100 vs 10/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 20A (89/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme Narzo 20A and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max are nearly equal (52/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme Narzo 20A or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Realme Narzo 20A by 61 points (88/100 vs 27/100).
What is the rating of the Realme Narzo 20A and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Realme Narzo 20A has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme Narzo 20A or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 10/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme Narzo 20A or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 24/100).
Should you choose the Realme Narzo 20A over the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
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.