Huawei Mate 20 Lite (SNE-LX1 Dual) vs Xiaomi 17 (256GB)

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Side by side comparison between Huawei Mate 20 Lite vs Xiaomi 17 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

10/5/2025 6:52 AM, updated: 10/5/2025 8:40 AM

Compare Xiaomi 17 X Huawei Mate 20 Lite (SNE-LX1 Dual) 05Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.3"
IPS

1080x2340

20
MP

24mp

4GB
RAM

Octa-core

3750
mAh

(Non removable)

30Points Xiaomi 17 (256GB) Compare Huawei Mate 20 Lite X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.3"
AMOLED

1220x2656

50
MP

50mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

7000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Xiaomi 17 (256GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

5 Advantages Huawei Mate 20 Lite (SNE-LX1 Dual)	vs	30 Advantages Xiaomi 17 (256GB)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+172 grams (6.02 ounces)11% Lighter	vs	191 grams (6.69 ounces)
+7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)7% Thinner	vs	8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	Type-C reversible connector
+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general	vs	Not supported
2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core	vs	+4.61GHz 64bit Octa-core (3nm)144% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
4GB LPDDR4	vs	+12GB LPDDR5X2 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
64GB (50GB available)	vs	+256GB (220GB available)3 times More internal storage for applications and files
LTPS IPS LCD	vs	+LTPO AMOLEDAdvantage LTPO AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
Not supported	vs	+Dolby Vision/HDR10+Advantage The Dolby Vision/HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details
60Hz	vs	+120Hz100% The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
16 million	vs	+68 billion4249 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos
1080x2340 pixels	vs	+1220x2656 pixels28% Higher resolution screen
409 PPI	vs	+464 PPI13% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(dual camera) 20MP + 2MP	vs	+(triple camera) 50MP + 50MP + 50MP6 times Higher resolution main camera
LED flash	vs	+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Only digital zoom	vs	+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
EIS: Digital stabilization	vs	+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
f/1.8 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.7 (aperture)6% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(dual front camera) 24MP + 2MP	vs	+(front) 50MP94% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+8K UHD (7680x4320)15 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 10	vs	+Android 16Advantage Android 16 is newer and safer
4G LTE-A	vs	+5G Sub6Advantage The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster
(4G LTE-A) 600 Mbps	vs	+(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps4 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
3750 mAh	vs	+7000 mAh87% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
18W	vs	+100W5 times More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
Not supported	vs	+Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC)Advantage Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6] is newer and faster
4.2 + A2DP	vs	+5.4 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.4 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector	vs	+USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
Not supported	vs	+Dragon Crystal GlassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
Not supported	vs	+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

22 Common items in both devices

Aluminum body, glass front / Aluminum frame, glass front/back

6.3"

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras

HDR photo on both cameras / HDR photo/video on both cameras

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

+15 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Huawei Mate 20 Lite (SNE-LX1 Dual)	Xiaomi 17 (256GB)
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Model	Mate 20 Lite (SNE-LX1 Dual)	Xiaomi 17 (256GB)
Other model names	Huawei Mate 20 Lite SNE-L21 Dual-sim + NFC, Huawei Sydney	Xiaomi 17 25113PN0EC
Country or region available	(Europe), (Global, International), United Arab Emirates	(Global, International)
Brand	Huawei	Xiaomi
Release date	9/12/2018	9/27/2025, Announced: 9/25/2025
Depth	7.6 millimeters (0.3 inches)	8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.3 x 158.3 millimeters (2.96 x 6.23 in)	71.8 x 151.1 millimeters (2.83 x 5.95 in)
Weight	172 grams (6.02 ounces)	191 grams (6.69 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant
📲 Display
	Huawei Mate 20 Lite (SNE-LX1 Dual)	Xiaomi 17 (256GB)
Display type	LTPS IPS LCD	LTPO AMOLED
Screen size	6.3" inches	6.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~81.7% (screen-to-body ratio)	~89.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)	1220x2656 pixels (19.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	409 PPI	464 PPI
Colors	16 million	68 billion
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Dragon Crystal Glass
Refresh rate	60Hz	120Hz
Display features	Not supported	3500nits[peak] Dolby Vision/HDR10+
🤖 Operating System
	Huawei Mate 20 Lite (SNE-LX1 Dual)	Xiaomi 17 (256GB)
System version	Android 8.1 Oreo	Android 16
Firmware update	Android 10	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	HyperOS 3
⚙️ Processor
	Huawei Mate 20 Lite (SNE-LX1 Dual)	Xiaomi 17 (256GB)
Chipset	64bit: HiSilicon Kirin 710 (12nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (SM8850-AC) (3nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.2GHz ARM Cortex-A73 (Quad-core) 4x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 4.61GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L (Dual-core) 6x 3.62GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G51 MP4 1Ghz	Qualcomm Adreno 840
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 3492566 (v11) Geekbench: 11228 (v6.5)
💽 Memory and storage
	Huawei Mate 20 Lite (SNE-LX1 Dual)	Xiaomi 17 (256GB)
RAM memory	4GB LPDDR4	12GB LPDDR5X
Internal storage	64GB (50GB available) eMMC 5.1	256GB (220GB available)
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Huawei Mate 20 Lite (SNE-LX1 Dual)	Xiaomi 17 (256GB)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	600/150 Mbps	3000/1024 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat12 (Bands 1, 3, 7, 8, 20)	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 18, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 77, 78, 80, 81, 83, 84, 89)
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 66) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48) VoLTE
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
📷 Camera
	Huawei Mate 20 Lite (SNE-LX1 Dual)	Xiaomi 17 (256GB)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 20 megapixels 2MP depth	(triple camera) 50 megapixels 50MP telephoto f/2.060mm1/2.76"0.64µmPDAFOIS2.6x-optical-zoom 50MP ultrawide f/2.417mm102°1/2.76"0.64µm
Main camera resolution	5184x3840 pixels	8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	8K UHD (7680x4320) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.8 (aperture)	f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length	27mm (lens)	23mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/1.31" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.2µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Digital and optical zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	8K@30fps (HDR) 4K@30/60fps (HDR10+ 10-bit Dolby Vision/HDR 10-bit LOG 1080p@30/60/120/240/960fps 720p@1920fps
📸 Front camera
	Huawei Mate 20 Lite (SNE-LX1 Dual)	Xiaomi 17 (256GB)
Front camera (secondary)	(dual front camera) 24 megapixels 2MP depth	50 megapixels
Front camera resolution	5632x4224 pixels	8160x6120 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm (lens)	21mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Huawei Mate 20 Lite (SNE-LX1 Dual)	Xiaomi 17 (256GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Stereo sound with dual speakers 24-bit/192kHz Dolby Atmos Hi-Res audio
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	4 microphones
Radio	FM	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Huawei Mate 20 Lite (SNE-LX1 Dual)	Xiaomi 17 (256GB)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector	USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	Type-C reversible connector
TV output	Not supported	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	5.4 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be [wifi7/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Supported
🧭 Sensors
	Huawei Mate 20 Lite (SNE-LX1 Dual)	Xiaomi 17 (256GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Huawei Mate 20 Lite (SNE-LX1 Dual)	Xiaomi 17 (256GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Si: lithium-silicon (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3750 mAh	7000 mAh
Charger, watts	18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging	100W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable Quick Charge 3+ USB Power Delivery 3.0
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	50W Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC) 22.5W Reverse wireless charging
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Huawei Mate 20 Lite (SNE-LX1 Dual)	Xiaomi 17 (256GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, Sapphire blue, Platinum gold	• Colors: Black, Blue, Pink, White
☢️ Radiation rate
	Huawei Mate 20 Lite (SNE-LX1 Dual)	Xiaomi 17 (256GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered