realme 13 5G vs Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
28.9Performance29.1
58.6Display55.1
42.6Camera56.4
52.5Battery41.7
73.3Features73.3
6 spec wins — realme 13 5G7 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: realme 13 5G scores 46.7 against 46.7 for Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra. Pick by the categories that matter to you — realme 13 5G edges ahead in battery and display, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the realme 13 5G
- Stronger display score: 59 vs 55
- Stronger battery score: 53 vs 42
- 80% higher Wired charging: 45 W vs 25 W
- 60% higher Front camera: 16 MP vs 10 MP
- 11% higher capacity: 5,000 mAh vs 4,500 mAh
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
- Stronger camera score: 56 vs 43
- 116% higher Main camera: 108 MP vs 50 MP
- 50% higher RAM (max): 12 GB vs 8 GB
- 27% higher Pixel density: 496 ppi vs 392 ppi
- Has NFC — the other doesn't
Display
| Spec | realme 13 5G | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.72 ″ | 6.9 ″+3% |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 3088x1440 |
| Pixel density | 392 ppi | 496 ppi+27% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | — | 1,500 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 86.5 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | realme 13 5G | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | Samsung Exynos 990 |
| AnTuTu | — | 500,000 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 900Bottom 22% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 2,650Bottom 27% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 12 GB+50% |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 256GB / 512GB |
| Storage type | — | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | realme 13 5G | 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 | 1440p@30fps | 8K@24fps |
| Front camera | 16 MP+60% | 10 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | realme 13 5G | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh+11% | 4,500 mAh |
| Wired charging | 45 W+80% | 25 W |
| Wireless charging | 0 W | 15 W |
Design
| Spec | realme 13 5G | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 190 g+9% | 208 g |
| Thickness | 7.8 mm+4% | 8.1 mm |
| IP rating | IP64 | IP68 |
| Frame material | — | Stainless steel |
Connectivity
| Spec | realme 13 5G | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.0 |
| NFC | No | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | No | Yes |
Software
| Spec | realme 13 5G | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 (realme UI 5.0) | Android 10 (One UI 2.5) |
| OS update pledge | — | 3 years |
Audio
| Spec | realme 13 5G | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |
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