Redmi Note 10S vs Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
21.1Performance29.1
28.8Display55.1
31.6Camera56.4
47.8Battery41.7
44Features73.3
5 spec wins — Redmi Note 10S15 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra wins this phone face-off, 46.7 to 32.4, pulling ahead mainly in features (+29) and display (+26). Redmi Note 10S still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Redmi Note 10S
- Stronger battery score: 48 vs 42
- 32% higher Wired charging: 33 W vs 25 W
- 30% higher Front camera: 13 MP vs 10 MP
- 14% lower weight: 179 g vs 208 g
- 11% higher capacity: 5,000 mAh vs 4,500 mAh
- Lower launch price: $229 vs $1,299
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
- Stronger performance score: 29 vs 21
- Stronger display score: 55 vs 29
- Stronger camera score: 56 vs 32
- Stronger features score: 73 vs 44
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
Display
| Spec | Redmi Note 10S | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.43 ″ | 6.9 ″+7% |
| Panel type | Super AMOLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 3088x1440 |
| Pixel density | 409 ppi | 496 ppi+21% |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz+100% |
| Peak brightness | 1,100 nits | 1,500 nits+36% |
Performance
| Spec | Redmi Note 10S | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G95 | Samsung Exynos 990 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 330,000Top 89% | 500,000+52%Top 77% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 510Top 91% | 900+76%Top 78% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 1,650Top 90% | 2,650+61%Top 72% |
| RAM (max) | 6 GB | 12 GB+100% |
| Storage options | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Redmi Note 10S | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 64 MP | 108 MP+69% |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 12 MP+50% |
| Telephoto | — | 12 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 5 x |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 8K@24fps |
| Front camera | 13 MP+30% | 10 MP |
| OIS | No | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Redmi Note 10S | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh+11% | 4,500 mAh |
| Wired charging | 33 W+32% | 25 W |
| Wireless charging | — | 15 W |
Design
| Spec | Redmi Note 10S | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 179 g+14% | 208 g |
| Thickness | 8.3 mm | 8.1 mm+2% |
| IP rating | IP53 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Stainless steel |
Connectivity
| Spec | Redmi Note 10S | 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 Note 10S | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 11 (MIUI 12.5) | Android 10 (One UI 2.5) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | 3 years+50% |
Audio
| Spec | Redmi Note 10S | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |
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