POCO M5 vs Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
27Performance29.1
45.6Display55.1
29Camera56.4
38.8Battery41.7
28Features73.3
4 spec wins — POCO M515 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra wins this phone face-off, 46.7 to 33.6, pulling ahead mainly in features (+45) and camera (+27). POCO M5 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the POCO M5
- 11% higher AnTuTu 10: 555,354 vs 500,000
- 11% higher capacity: 5,000 mAh vs 4,500 mAh
- Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $189 vs $1,299
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
- Stronger display score: 55 vs 46
- Stronger camera score: 56 vs 29
- Stronger features score: 73 vs 28
- 200% higher RAM (max): 12 GB vs 4 GB
- 116% higher Main camera: 108 MP vs 50 MP
Display
| Spec | POCO M5 | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.58 ″ | 6.9 ″+5% |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2408x1080 | 3088x1440 |
| Pixel density | 401 ppi | 496 ppi+24% |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz+33% |
| Peak brightness | — | 1,500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | POCO M5 | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G99 | Samsung Exynos 990 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 555,354+11%Top 72% | 500,000Top 77% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 730Top 83% | 900+23%Top 78% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,010Top 81% | 2,650+32%Top 72% |
| RAM (max) | 4 GB | 12 GB+200% |
| Storage options | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB |
| Storage type | eMMC 5.1 | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | POCO M5 | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP+116% |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | — | 12 MP |
| Telephoto | — | 12 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 5 x |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 8K@24fps |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 10 MP+100% |
| OIS | No | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | POCO M5 | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh+11% | 4,500 mAh |
| Wired charging | 18 W | 25 W+39% |
| Wireless charging | — | 15 W |
Design
| Spec | POCO M5 | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 201 g+3% | 208 g |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm | 8.1 mm+9% |
| IP rating | — | IP68 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Stainless steel |
Connectivity
| Spec | POCO M5 | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | No | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | No | Yes |
Software
| Spec | POCO M5 | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 12 (MIUI 13) | Android 10 (One UI 2.5) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | 3 years+50% |
Audio
| Spec | POCO M5 | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |