Redmi 10C vs Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
20Performance29.1
20Display55.1
29Camera56.4
38.8Battery41.7
28Features73.3
3 spec wins — Redmi 10C16 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra wins this phone face-off, 46.7 to 26.4, pulling ahead mainly in features (+45) and display (+35). Redmi 10C still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Redmi 10C
- 11% higher capacity: 5,000 mAh vs 4,500 mAh
- Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $149 vs $1,299
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
- Stronger performance score: 29 vs 20
- Stronger display score: 55 vs 20
- Stronger camera score: 56 vs 29
- Stronger features score: 73 vs 28
- 200% higher RAM (max): 12 GB vs 4 GB
Display
| Spec | Redmi 10C | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.71 ″ | 6.9 ″+3% |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1650x720 | 3088x1440 |
| Pixel density | 268 ppi | 496 ppi+85% |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz+100% |
| Peak brightness | — | 1,500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Redmi 10C | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 680 | Samsung Exynos 990 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 290,000Top 90% | 500,000+72%Top 77% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 420Top 94% | 900+114%Top 78% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 1,400Top 92% | 2,650+89%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 | Redmi 10C | 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 | Redmi 10C | 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 | Redmi 10C | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 190 g+9% | 208 g |
| Thickness | 8.3 mm | 8.1 mm+2% |
| IP rating | — | IP68 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Stainless steel |
Connectivity
| Spec | Redmi 10C | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | No | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | No | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Redmi 10C | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 11 (MIUI 13) | Android 10 (One UI 2.5) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | 3 years+50% |
Audio
| Spec | Redmi 10C | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |