Vivo V20 vs Xiaomi 17
The Vivo V20 (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G, 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 49/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,404,616 vs 517,460); the Vivo V20 is noticeably lighter (171g vs 191g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Vivo V20
Xiaomi 17
What makes Vivo V20 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 171g vs 191g
- Better portability (83/100 vs 63/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3404616 vs 517460
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 1762
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 33W
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 51/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 25/100)
- Better display (85/100 vs 84/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Vivo V20 vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 38 points higher (87/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Vivo V20 (95/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the Vivo V20 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Vivo V20 (81/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Vivo V20 (87/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo V20 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 (83/100 vs 63/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Vivo V20 | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 517460 | 3404616 | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1762 | 10162 | |
| Display | 6.4" AMOLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 44 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 11, Funtouch 11 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.3×74.2×7.4 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 171 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | — | $709 |
Camera comparison
Vivo V20
- Main: 64MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Vivo V20
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Vivo V20
- 4000 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 Vivo V20 and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads Vivo V20 by 84.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Vivo V20
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Vivo V20 (95/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 and the Vivo V20 are nearly equal (85/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Vivo V20 (81/100 vs 51/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Vivo V20 (87/100 vs 25/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo V20 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 (83/100 vs 63/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Vivo V20 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Vivo V20 by 38 points (87/100 vs 49/100).
What is the rating of the Vivo V20 and the Xiaomi 17?
The Vivo V20 has a MobileRank rating of 49/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Vivo V20 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 51/100).
Which is more powerful: the Vivo V20 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Vivo V20 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.