Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G vs Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
27.4Performance29.1
44.8Display55.1
42.6Camera56.4
58.4Battery41.7
60Features73.3
8 spec wins — Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G9 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra wins this phone face-off, 46.7 to 43.4, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+14) and features (+13). Redmi Note 12 Pro 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 Note 12 Pro 5G
- Stronger battery score: 58 vs 42
- 168% higher Wired charging: 67 W vs 25 W
- 60% higher Front camera: 16 MP vs 10 MP
- 12% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,010 vs 900
- 11% higher capacity: 5,000 mAh vs 4,500 mAh
- Lower launch price: $329 vs $1,299
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
- Stronger display score: 55 vs 45
- Stronger camera score: 56 vs 43
- Stronger features score: 73 vs 60
- 116% higher Main camera: 108 MP vs 50 MP
- 67% higher Peak brightness: 1,500 nits vs 900 nits
Display
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.67 ″ | 6.9 ″+3% |
| Panel type | OLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 3088x1440 |
| Pixel density | 395 ppi | 496 ppi+26% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 900 nits | 1,500 nits+67% |
Performance
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 1080 | Samsung Exynos 990 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 520,000+4%Top 75% | 500,000Top 77% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,010+12%Top 70% | 900Top 78% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,450Top 74% | 2,650+8%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 Pro 5G | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 108 MP+116% |
| Main aperture | f/1.9 | 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 | 16 MP+60% | 10 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh+11% | 4,500 mAh |
| Wired charging | 67 W+168% | 25 W |
| Wireless charging | — | 15 W |
Design
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 187 g+10% | 208 g |
| Thickness | 8 mm+1% | 8.1 mm |
| IP rating | IP53 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Stainless steel |
Connectivity
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | No | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 12 (MIUI 13) | Android 10 (One UI 2.5) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | 3 years+50% |
Audio
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 Pro 5G | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |
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