Redmi Note 13 5G vs Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra
24.1Performance29.1
45.5Display54
35.6Camera65.9
47.8Battery55.1
65.3Features73.3
3 spec wins — Redmi Note 13 5G12 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra wins this phone face-off, 51.1 to 39.5, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+30) and display (+9). Redmi Note 13 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 13 5G
- 21% lower weight: 175 g vs 222 g
- 14% lower thickness: 7.6 mm vs 8.8 mm
- Has 3.5mm jack — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $229 vs $1,399
Reasons to pick the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra
- Stronger performance score: 29 vs 24
- Stronger display score: 54 vs 46
- Stronger camera score: 66 vs 36
- Stronger battery score: 55 vs 48
- Stronger features score: 73 vs 65
Display
| Spec | Redmi Note 13 5G | 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 13 5G | Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 6080 | Samsung Exynos 990 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 390,000Top 87% | 500,000+28%Top 77% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 750Top 80% | 900+20%Top 78% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 1,950Top 84% | 2,650+36%Top 72% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 12 GB+50% |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 3.0 |
Camera
| Spec | Redmi Note 13 5G | Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 108 MP | 108 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.7 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 8 MP | 12 MP+50% |
| Telephoto | — | 48 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 4 x |
| Max video | 1080p@60fps | 8K@24fps |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 40 MP+150% |
| OIS | No | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Redmi Note 13 5G | Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 33 W | 45 W+36% |
| Wireless charging | — | 15 W |
Design
| Spec | Redmi Note 13 5G | Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 175 g+21% | 222 g |
| Thickness | 7.6 mm+14% | 8.8 mm |
| IP rating | IP54 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Plastic | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Redmi Note 13 5G | Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | 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 13 5G | Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 13 (MIUI 14) | Android 10 (One UI 2) |
| OS update pledge | 3 years | 3 years |
Audio
| Spec | Redmi Note 13 5G | Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | No |
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