Redmi Note 12 Turbo vs Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
44Performance29.1
45.5Display55.1
44.1Camera56.4
58.4Battery41.7
60Features73.3
8 spec wins — Redmi Note 12 Turbo7 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
InnoReviews verdict
Redmi Note 12 Turbo wins this phone face-off, 48.8 to 46.7, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+17) and performance (+15). Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 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 Turbo
- Stronger performance score: 44 vs 29
- Stronger battery score: 58 vs 42
- 168% higher Wired charging: 67 W vs 25 W
- 153% higher AnTuTu 10: 1,263,761 vs 500,000
- 60% higher Front camera: 16 MP vs 10 MP
- Lower launch price: $349 vs $1,299
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
- Stronger display score: 55 vs 46
- Stronger camera score: 56 vs 44
- Stronger features score: 73 vs 60
- 69% higher Main camera: 108 MP vs 64 MP
- 50% higher Peak brightness: 1,500 nits vs 1,000 nits
Display
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 Turbo | 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 | 1,000 nits | 1,500 nits+50% |
Performance
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 Turbo | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Snapdragon 7+ Gen 2 | Samsung Exynos 990 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 1,263,761+153%Top 34% | 500,000Top 77% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,430+59%Top 52% | 900Top 78% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,150+57%Top 48% | 2,650Top 72% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 Turbo | 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 | 16 MP+60% | 10 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 Turbo | 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 Turbo | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 181 g+13% | 208 g |
| Thickness | 7.9 mm+2% | 8.1 mm |
| IP rating | IP53 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Stainless steel |
Connectivity
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 Turbo | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | No | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 Turbo | 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 Turbo | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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