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Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra vs Xiaomi 13T

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

Xiaomi

Xiaomi 13T

$649

54.4Inno Score
29.1Performance36.3
55.1Display66.8
56.4Camera53
41.7Battery58.4
73.3Features78.7
6 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra11 spec wins — Xiaomi 13T

InnoReviews verdict

Xiaomi 13T wins this phone face-off, 54.4 to 46.7, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+17) and display (+12). 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 53
  • 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
  • 11% higher Pixel density: 496 ppi vs 446 ppi

Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 13T

  • Stronger performance score: 36 vs 29
  • Stronger display score: 67 vs 55
  • Stronger battery score: 58 vs 42
  • Stronger features score: 79 vs 73
  • 317% higher telephoto: 50 MP vs 12 MP
  • Lower launch price: $649 vs $1,299

Display

Display comparison: Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra versus Xiaomi 13T
SpecSamsung Galaxy Note 20 UltraXiaomi 13T
Screen size6.9 ″+3%6.67 ″
Panel typeLTPO AMOLEDAMOLED
Resolution3088x14402712x1220
Pixel density496 ppi+11%446 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz144 Hz+20%
Peak brightness1,500 nits2,600 nits+73%

Performance

Performance comparison: Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra versus Xiaomi 13T
SpecSamsung Galaxy Note 20 UltraXiaomi 13T
ChipsetSamsung Exynos 990MediaTek Dimensity 8200 Ultra
AnTuTu 10500,000Top 77%920,000+84%Top 55%
Geekbench 6 (single)900Top 78%1,250+39%Top 58%
Geekbench 6 (multi)2,650Top 72%3,900+47%Top 51%
RAM (max)12 GB+50%8 GB
Storage options256GB / 512GB256GB
Storage typeUFS 3.1UFS 3.1

Camera

Camera comparison: Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra versus Xiaomi 13T
SpecSamsung Galaxy Note 20 UltraXiaomi 13T
Main camera108 MP+116%50 MP
Main aperturef/1.8f/1.9
Ultra-wide12 MP12 MP
Telephoto12 MP50 MP+317%
Optical zoom5 x+150%2 x
Max video8K@24fps4K@30fps
Front camera10 MP20 MP+100%
OISYesYes

Battery

Battery comparison: Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra versus Xiaomi 13T
SpecSamsung Galaxy Note 20 UltraXiaomi 13T
Capacity4,500 mAh5,000 mAh+11%
Wired charging25 W67 W+168%
Wireless charging15 W

Design

Design comparison: Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra versus Xiaomi 13T
SpecSamsung Galaxy Note 20 UltraXiaomi 13T
Weight208 g197 g+5%
Thickness8.1 mm+5%8.5 mm
IP ratingIP68IP68
Frame materialStainless steelPlastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra versus Xiaomi 13T
SpecSamsung Galaxy Note 20 UltraXiaomi 13T
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth5.05.4
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 3.2USB-C 2.0
eSIMYesYes

Software

Software comparison: Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra versus Xiaomi 13T
SpecSamsung Galaxy Note 20 UltraXiaomi 13T
OS at launchAndroid 10 (One UI 2.5)Android 13 (MIUI 14)
OS update pledge3 years4 years+33%

Audio

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

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