Redmi 17 5G vs Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
20Performance29.1
40.9Display55.1
29Camera56.4
71.3Battery41.7
86.7Features73.3
3 spec wins — Redmi 17 5G9 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra wins this phone face-off, 46.7 to 42.9, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+27) and display (+14). Redmi 17 5G still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Redmi 17 5G
- Stronger battery score: 71 vs 42
- Stronger features score: 87 vs 73
- 80% higher Wired charging: 45 W vs 25 W
- 67% higher capacity: 7,500 mAh vs 4,500 mAh
- Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
- Stronger performance score: 29 vs 20
- Stronger display score: 55 vs 41
- Stronger camera score: 56 vs 29
- 116% higher Main camera: 108 MP vs 50 MP
- 100% higher RAM (max): 12 GB vs 6 GB
Display
| Spec | Redmi 17 5G | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.9 ″ | 6.9 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS LCD | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 3088x1440 |
| Pixel density | 254 ppi | 496 ppi+95% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 825 nits | 1,500 nits+82% |
| Screen-to-body | 86.2 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | Redmi 17 5G | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 4 Gen 5 | Samsung Exynos 990 |
| AnTuTu | — | 500,000 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 900Bottom 22% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 2,650Bottom 27% |
| RAM (max) | 6 GB | 12 GB+100% |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 256GB / 512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Redmi 17 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 | 1080p@30fps | 8K@24fps |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 10 MP+25% |
| OIS | No | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Redmi 17 5G | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 7,500 mAh+67% | 4,500 mAh |
| Wired charging | 45 W+80% | 25 W |
| Wireless charging | — | 15 W |
Design
| Spec | Redmi 17 5G | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 232 g | 208 g+10% |
| Thickness | 8.8 mm | 8.1 mm+8% |
| IP rating | IP64 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Stainless steel |
Connectivity
| Spec | Redmi 17 5G | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | No | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Redmi 17 5G | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) | Android 10 (One UI 2.5) |
| OS update pledge | — | 3 years |
Audio
| Spec | Redmi 17 5G | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |
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