Redmi Note 12 (4G) vs Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
26.2Performance29.1
46.9Display55.1
30.1Camera56.4
47.8Battery41.7
28Features73.3
6 spec wins — Redmi Note 12 (4G)14 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra wins this phone face-off, 46.7 to 35.6, pulling ahead mainly in features (+45) and camera (+26). Redmi Note 12 (4G) 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 12 (4G)
- Stronger battery score: 48 vs 42
- 32% higher Wired charging: 33 W vs 25 W
- 30% higher Front camera: 13 MP vs 10 MP
- 12% lower weight: 184 g vs 208 g
- 11% higher capacity: 5,000 mAh vs 4,500 mAh
- Lower launch price: $199 vs $1,299
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
- Stronger display score: 55 vs 47
- Stronger camera score: 56 vs 30
- Stronger features score: 73 vs 28
- 116% higher Main camera: 108 MP vs 50 MP
- 91% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 900 vs 470
Display
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.67 ″ | 6.9 ″+3% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 3088x1440 |
| Pixel density | 395 ppi | 496 ppi+26% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,200 nits | 1,500 nits+25% |
Performance
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 685 | Samsung Exynos 990 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 470,000Top 80% | 500,000+6%Top 77% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 470Top 92% | 900+91%Top 78% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 1,500Top 92% | 2,650+77%Top 72% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 12 GB+50% |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP+116% |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 12 MP+50% |
| Telephoto | — | 12 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 5 x |
| Max video | 1080p@30fps | 8K@24fps |
| Front camera | 13 MP+30% | 10 MP |
| OIS | No | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | 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 12 (4G) | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 184 g+12% | 208 g |
| Thickness | 7.9 mm+2% | 8.1 mm |
| IP rating | IP53 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Stainless steel |
Connectivity
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | No | 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 Note 12 (4G) | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 13 (MIUI 14) | Android 10 (One UI 2.5) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | 3 years+50% |
Audio
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 (4G) | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | No | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |
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