POCO X5 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra
32Performance29.1
44.8Display54
35.6Camera65.9
58.4Battery55.1
60Features73.3
7 spec wins — POCO X5 Pro9 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra wins this phone face-off, 51.1 to 43.4, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+30) 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 55
- 57% higher AnTuTu 10: 784,274 vs 500,000
- 49% higher Wired charging: 67 W vs 45 W
- 18% lower weight: 181 g vs 222 g
- 13% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,020 vs 900
- Lower launch price: $299 vs $1,399
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra
- Stronger display score: 54 vs 45
- Stronger camera score: 66 vs 36
- Stronger features score: 73 vs 60
- 150% higher Front camera: 40 MP vs 16 MP
- 50% higher RAM (max): 12 GB vs 8 GB
Display
| Spec | POCO X5 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.67 ″ | 6.9 ″+3% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 3200x1440 |
| Pixel density | 395 ppi | 511 ppi+29% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 900 nits | 1,200 nits+33% |
Performance
| Spec | POCO X5 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S20 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 | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 3.0 |
Camera
| Spec | POCO X5 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 108 MP | 108 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.9 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 12 MP+50% |
| Telephoto | — | 48 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 4 x |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 8K@24fps |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 40 MP+150% |
| OIS | No | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | POCO X5 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 67 W+49% | 45 W |
| Wireless charging | — | 15 W |
Design
| Spec | POCO X5 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 181 g+18% | 222 g |
| Thickness | 7.9 mm+10% | 8.8 mm |
| IP rating | IP53 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | POCO X5 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S20 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 S20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 12 (MIUI 14) | Android 10 (One UI 2) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | 3 years+50% |
Audio
| Spec | POCO X5 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |