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Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra vs Xiaomi 13 Lite

WINNER
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
46.7Inno Score
VS
Xiaomi 13 Lite

Xiaomi

Xiaomi 13 Lite

$499

41.3Inno Score
29.1Performance29.5
55.1Display45.9
56.4Camera34.1
41.7Battery53.7
73.3Features57.3
8 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra7 spec wins — Xiaomi 13 Lite

InnoReviews verdict

Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra wins this phone face-off, 46.7 to 41.3, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+22) and features (+16). Xiaomi 13 Lite 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 display score: 55 vs 46
  • Stronger camera score: 56 vs 34
  • Stronger features score: 73 vs 57
  • 116% higher Main camera: 108 MP vs 50 MP
  • 50% higher Peak brightness: 1,500 nits vs 1,000 nits

Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 13 Lite

  • Stronger battery score: 54 vs 42
  • 220% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 10 MP
  • 168% higher Wired charging: 67 W vs 25 W
  • 26% higher AnTuTu 10: 630,000 vs 500,000
  • 18% lower weight: 171 g vs 208 g
  • Lower launch price: $499 vs $1,299

Display

Display comparison: Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra versus Xiaomi 13 Lite
SpecSamsung Galaxy Note 20 UltraXiaomi 13 Lite
Screen size6.9 ″+5%6.55 ″
Panel typeLTPO AMOLEDAMOLED
Resolution3088x14402400x1080
Pixel density496 ppi+23%402 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness1,500 nits+50%1,000 nits

Performance

Performance comparison: Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra versus Xiaomi 13 Lite
SpecSamsung Galaxy Note 20 UltraXiaomi 13 Lite
ChipsetSamsung Exynos 990Snapdragon 7 Gen 1
AnTuTu 10500,000Top 77%630,000+26%Top 70%
Geekbench 6 (single)900Top 78%970+8%Top 73%
Geekbench 6 (multi)2,650Top 72%2,760+4%Top 69%
RAM (max)12 GB+50%8 GB
Storage options256GB / 512GB128GB / 256GB
Storage typeUFS 3.1UFS 2.2

Camera

Camera comparison: Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra versus Xiaomi 13 Lite
SpecSamsung Galaxy Note 20 UltraXiaomi 13 Lite
Main camera108 MP+116%50 MP
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Ultra-wide12 MP+50%8 MP
Telephoto12 MP—
Optical zoom5 x—
Max video8K@24fps4K@30fps
Front camera10 MP32 MP+220%
OISYesNo

Battery

Battery comparison: Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra versus Xiaomi 13 Lite
SpecSamsung Galaxy Note 20 UltraXiaomi 13 Lite
Capacity4,500 mAh4,500 mAh
Wired charging25 W67 W+168%
Wireless charging15 W—

Design

Design comparison: Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra versus Xiaomi 13 Lite
SpecSamsung Galaxy Note 20 UltraXiaomi 13 Lite
Weight208 g171 g+18%
Thickness8.1 mm7.2 mm+11%
IP ratingIP68—
Frame materialStainless steelPlastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra versus Xiaomi 13 Lite
SpecSamsung Galaxy Note 20 UltraXiaomi 13 Lite
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth5.05.2
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 3.2USB-C 2.0
eSIMYesYes

Software

Software comparison: Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra versus Xiaomi 13 Lite
SpecSamsung Galaxy Note 20 UltraXiaomi 13 Lite
OS at launchAndroid 10 (One UI 2.5)Android 12 (MIUI 14)
OS update pledge3 years3 years

Audio

Audio comparison: Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra versus Xiaomi 13 Lite
SpecSamsung Galaxy Note 20 UltraXiaomi 13 Lite
Stereo speakersYesNo
3.5mm jackNoNo

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