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Redmi 10C vs Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra

Redmi 10C

Xiaomi

Redmi 10C

$149

26.4Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra
51.1Inno Score
20Performance29.1
20Display54
29Camera65.9
38.8Battery55.1
28Features73.3
3 spec wins — Redmi 10C15 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra

InnoReviews verdict

Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra wins this phone face-off, 51.1 to 26.4, pulling ahead mainly in features (+45) and camera (+37). 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

  • 14% lower weight: 190 g vs 222 g
  • Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
  • Lower launch price: $149 vs $1,399

Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra

  • Stronger performance score: 29 vs 20
  • Stronger display score: 54 vs 20
  • Stronger camera score: 66 vs 29
  • Stronger battery score: 55 vs 39
  • Stronger features score: 73 vs 28

Display

Display comparison: Redmi 10C versus Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra
SpecRedmi 10CSamsung Galaxy S20 Ultra
Screen size6.71 ″6.9 ″+3%
Panel typeIPS LCDAMOLED
Resolution1650x7203200x1440
Pixel density268 ppi511 ppi+91%
Refresh rate60 Hz120 Hz+100%
Peak brightness1,200 nits

Performance

Performance comparison: Redmi 10C versus Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra
SpecRedmi 10CSamsung Galaxy S20 Ultra
ChipsetSnapdragon 680Samsung Exynos 990
AnTuTu 10290,000Top 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 GB12 GB+200%
Storage options64GB / 128GB128GB / 256GB / 512GB
Storage typeeMMC 5.1UFS 3.0

Camera

Camera comparison: Redmi 10C versus Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra
SpecRedmi 10CSamsung Galaxy S20 Ultra
Main camera50 MP108 MP+116%
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Ultra-wide12 MP
Telephoto48 MP
Optical zoom4 x
Max video1080p@30fps8K@24fps
Front camera5 MP40 MP+700%
OISNoYes

Battery

Battery comparison: Redmi 10C versus Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra
SpecRedmi 10CSamsung Galaxy S20 Ultra
Capacity5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Wired charging18 W45 W+150%
Wireless charging15 W

Design

Design comparison: Redmi 10C versus Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra
SpecRedmi 10CSamsung Galaxy S20 Ultra
Weight190 g+14%222 g
Thickness8.3 mm+6%8.8 mm
IP ratingIP68
Frame materialPlasticAluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Redmi 10C versus Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra
SpecRedmi 10CSamsung Galaxy S20 Ultra
5GNoYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth5.05.0
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 2.0USB-C 3.2
eSIMNoYes

Software

Software comparison: Redmi 10C versus Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra
SpecRedmi 10CSamsung Galaxy S20 Ultra
OS at launchAndroid 11 (MIUI 13)Android 10 (One UI 2)
OS update pledge2 years3 years+50%

Audio

Audio comparison: Redmi 10C versus Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra
SpecRedmi 10CSamsung Galaxy S20 Ultra
Stereo speakersNoYes
3.5mm jackYesNo

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