Redmi Note 12 Turbo vs Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra
44Performance29.1
45.5Display54
44.1Camera65.9
58.4Battery55.1
60Features73.3
6 spec wins — Redmi Note 12 Turbo8 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra wins this phone face-off, 51.1 to 48.8, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+22) and features (+13). Redmi Note 12 Turbo 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 55
- 153% higher AnTuTu 10: 1,263,761 vs 500,000
- 59% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,430 vs 900
- 57% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 4,150 vs 2,650
- Lower launch price: $349 vs $1,399
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra
- Stronger display score: 54 vs 46
- Stronger camera score: 66 vs 44
- Stronger features score: 73 vs 60
- 150% higher Front camera: 40 MP vs 16 MP
- 69% higher Main camera: 108 MP vs 64 MP
Display
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 Turbo | Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.67 ″ | 6.9 ″+3% |
| Panel type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 3200x1440 |
| Pixel density | 395 ppi | 511 ppi+29% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,000 nits | 1,200 nits+20% |
Performance
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 Turbo | Samsung Galaxy S20 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 | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.0 |
Camera
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 Turbo | Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 64 MP | 108 MP+69% |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 12 MP+50% |
| Telephoto | — | 48 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 4 x |
| Max video | 4K@30fps | 8K@24fps |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 40 MP+150% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 Turbo | Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 67 W+49% | 45 W |
| Wireless charging | — | 15 W |
Design
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 Turbo | Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 181 g+18% | 222 g |
| Thickness | 7.9 mm+10% | 8.8 mm |
| IP rating | IP53 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 Turbo | Samsung Galaxy S20 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 S20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 13 (MIUI 14) | Android 10 (One UI 2) |
| OS update pledge | 2 years | 3 years+50% |
Audio
| Spec | Redmi Note 12 Turbo | Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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