Redmi K20 Pro Premium vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
The Redmi K20 Pro Premium (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+, 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 50/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,998,145 vs 859,084); the Redmi K20 Pro Premium is noticeably lighter (191g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Redmi K20 Pro Premium
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
What makes Redmi K20 Pro Premium better?
- Lighter: 191g vs 219g
- Better display (83/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 48/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3998145 vs 859084
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1031
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2864
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 27W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 24/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Redmi K20 Pro Premium vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 38 points higher (88/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (98/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (89/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi K20 Pro Premium (98/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K20 Pro Premium and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max are nearly equal (83/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi K20 Pro Premium (87/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi K20 Pro Premium (89/100 vs 24/100). In the "portability" category, the Redmi K20 Pro Premium is a bit better (56/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Redmi K20 Pro Premium | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 859084 | 3998145 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1031 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2864 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.4" Super AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 27W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 159 | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 512GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10; MIUI 11 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 156.7×74.3×8.8 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 191 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Camera comparison
Redmi K20 Pro Premium
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.69
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Redmi K20 Pro Premium
- 6.4" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Redmi K20 Pro Premium
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- 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 Redmi K20 Pro Premium and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads Redmi K20 Pro Premium by 78.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Redmi K20 Pro Premium
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi K20 Pro Premium (98/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi K20 Pro Premium and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max are nearly equal (83/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi K20 Pro Premium (87/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi K20 Pro Premium (89/100 vs 24/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Redmi K20 Pro Premium is a bit better (56/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Redmi K20 Pro Premium or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Redmi K20 Pro Premium by 38 points (88/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the Redmi K20 Pro Premium and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Redmi K20 Pro Premium has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Redmi K20 Pro Premium or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 41/100).
Which is more powerful: the Redmi K20 Pro Premium or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (98/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Redmi K20 Pro Premium 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.