POCO X5 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
32Performance29.1
44.8Display55.1
35.6Camera56.4
58.4Battery41.7
60Features73.3
9 spec wins — POCO X5 Pro8 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra wins this phone face-off, 46.7 to 43.4, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+21) and features (+13). POCO X5 Pro still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the POCO X5 Pro
- Stronger battery score: 58 vs 42
- 168% higher Wired charging: 67 W vs 25 W
- 60% higher Front camera: 16 MP vs 10 MP
- 57% higher AnTuTu 10: 784,274 vs 500,000
- 13% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,020 vs 900
- Lower launch price: $299 vs $1,299
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
- Stronger display score: 55 vs 45
- Stronger camera score: 56 vs 36
- Stronger features score: 73 vs 60
- 67% higher Peak brightness: 1,500 nits vs 900 nits
- 50% higher RAM (max): 12 GB vs 8 GB
Display
| Spec | POCO X5 Pro | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.67 ″ | 6.9 ″+3% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 3088x1440 |
| Pixel density | 395 ppi | 496 ppi+26% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 900 nits | 1,500 nits+67% |
Performance
| Spec | POCO X5 Pro | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 778G | Samsung Exynos 990 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 784,274+57%Top 64% | 500,000Top 77% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,020+13%Top 68% | 900Top 78% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,930+11%Top 64% | 2,650Top 72% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 12 GB+50% |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | POCO X5 Pro | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 108 MP | 108 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.9 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 12 MP+50% |
| Telephoto | — | 12 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 5 x |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 8K@24fps |
| Front camera | 16 MP+60% | 10 MP |
| OIS | No | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | POCO X5 Pro | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh+11% | 4,500 mAh |
| Wired charging | 67 W+168% | 25 W |
| Wireless charging | — | 15 W |
Design
| Spec | POCO X5 Pro | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 181 g+13% | 208 g |
| Thickness | 7.9 mm+2% | 8.1 mm |
| IP rating | IP53 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Stainless steel |
Connectivity
| Spec | POCO X5 Pro | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | No | Yes |
Software
| Spec | POCO X5 Pro | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 12 (MIUI 14) | Android 10 (One UI 2.5) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | 3 years+50% |
Audio
| Spec | POCO X5 Pro | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |
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