Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra vs Xiaomi 13
29.1Performance51.7
55.1Display52.8
56.4Camera52
41.7Battery62.5
73.3Features65.3
7 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra9 spec wins — Xiaomi 13
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi 13 wins this phone face-off, 55.5 to 46.7, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+23) and battery (+21). 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 camera score: 56 vs 52
- Stronger features score: 73 vs 65
- 116% higher Main camera: 108 MP vs 50 MP
- 56% higher Optical zoom: 5 x vs 3.2 x
- 50% higher RAM (max): 12 GB vs 8 GB
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 13
- Stronger performance score: 52 vs 29
- Stronger battery score: 63 vs 42
- 233% higher Wireless charging: 50 W vs 15 W
- 220% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 10 MP
- 210% higher AnTuTu 10: 1,550,000 vs 500,000
- Lower launch price: $899 vs $1,299
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra | Xiaomi 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.9 ″+8% | 6.36 ″ |
| Panel type | LTPO AMOLED | OLED |
| Resolution | 3088x1440 | 2400x1080 |
| Pixel density | 496 ppi+20% | 414 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,500 nits | 1,900 nits+27% |
Performance
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra | Xiaomi 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 990 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 500,000Top 77% | 1,550,000+210%Top 22% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 900Top 78% | 2,050+128%Top 31% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,650Top 72% | 5,500+108%Top 28% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB+50% | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 4.0 |
Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra | Xiaomi 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 108 MP+116% | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 12 MP | 12 MP |
| Telephoto | 12 MP+20% | 10 MP |
| Optical zoom | 5 x+56% | 3.2 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 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,500 mAh | 4,500 mAh |
| Wired charging | 25 W | 67 W+168% |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | 50 W+233% |
Design
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra | Xiaomi 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 208 g | 189 g+9% |
| Thickness | 8.1 mm | 8 mm+1% |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Stainless steel | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra | Xiaomi 13 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | Yes | No |
Software
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra | Xiaomi 13 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 10 (One UI 2.5) | Android 13 (MIUI 14) |
| OS update pledge | 3 years | 3 years |
Audio
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra | Xiaomi 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |