Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra vs Xiaomi 12 Pro
29.1Performance43.2
55.1Display56.7
56.4Camera63.6
41.7Battery72.1
73.3Features65.3
6 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra11 spec wins — Xiaomi 12 Pro
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi 12 Pro wins this phone face-off, 58 to 46.7, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+30) and performance (+14). 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 Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
- Stronger features score: 73 vs 65
- 150% higher Optical zoom: 5 x vs 2 x
- 116% higher Main camera: 108 MP vs 50 MP
- 50% higher RAM (max): 12 GB vs 8 GB
- Has eSIM — the other doesn't
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 12 Pro
- Stronger performance score: 43 vs 29
- Stronger camera score: 64 vs 56
- Stronger battery score: 72 vs 42
- 380% higher Wired charging: 120 W vs 25 W
- 317% higher Ultra-wide: 50 MP vs 12 MP
- Lower launch price: $999 vs $1,299
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra | Xiaomi 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.9 ″+3% | 6.73 ″ |
| Panel type | LTPO AMOLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 3088x1440 | 3200x1440 |
| Pixel density | 496 ppi | 522 ppi+5% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,500 nits | 1,500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra | Xiaomi 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 990 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 500,000Top 77% | 1,150,000+130%Top 37% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 900Top 78% | 1,720+91%Top 43% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,650Top 72% | 4,300+62%Top 45% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB+50% | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra | Xiaomi 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 108 MP+116% | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.9 |
| Ultra-wide | 12 MP | 50 MP+317% |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 50 MP+317% |
| Optical zoom | 5 x+150% | 2 x |
| Max video | 8K@24fps | 8K@24fps |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 32 MP+220% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra | Xiaomi 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,500 mAh | 4,600 mAh+2% |
| Wired charging | 25 W | 120 W+380% |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | 50 W+233% |
Design
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra | Xiaomi 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 208 g | 204 g+2% |
| Thickness | 8.1 mm+1% | 8.2 mm |
| IP rating | IP68 | — |
| Frame material | Stainless steel | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra | Xiaomi 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.2 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | Yes | No |
Software
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra | Xiaomi 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 10 (One UI 2.5) | Android 12 (MIUI 13) |
| OS update pledge | 3 years | 3 years |
Audio
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra | Xiaomi 12 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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