Redmi 17C 5G vs Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
20Performance29.1
39.1Display55.1
29Camera56.4
57.3Battery41.7
60Features73.3
3 spec wins — Redmi 17C 5G9 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra wins this phone face-off, 46.7 to 37.1, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+27) and display (+16). Redmi 17C 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 17C 5G
- Stronger battery score: 57 vs 42
- 33% higher capacity: 6,000 mAh vs 4,500 mAh
- 32% higher Wired charging: 33 W vs 25 W
- 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 39
- Stronger camera score: 56 vs 29
- Stronger features score: 73 vs 60
- 200% higher RAM (max): 12 GB vs 4 GB
Display
| Spec | Redmi 17C 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 | 810 nits | 1,500 nits+85% |
| Screen-to-body | 84.3 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | Redmi 17C 5G | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | Samsung Exynos 990 |
| AnTuTu | — | 500,000 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | — | 900Bottom 21% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | — | 2,650Bottom 27% |
| RAM (max) | 4 GB | 12 GB+200% |
| Storage options | 64/128GB | 256GB / 512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Redmi 17C 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 17C 5G | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 6,000 mAh+33% | 4,500 mAh |
| Wired charging | 33 W+32% | 25 W |
| Wireless charging | — | 15 W |
Design
| Spec | Redmi 17C 5G | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 211 g | 208 g+1% |
| Thickness | 8.1 mm | 8.1 mm |
| IP rating | IP64 | IP68 |
| Frame material | — | Stainless steel |
Connectivity
| Spec | Redmi 17C 5G | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | No | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Redmi 17C 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 17C 5G | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |
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