Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra vs Xiaomi 14 Ultra
29.1Performance63.4
55.1Display67.5
56.4Camera69.5
41.7Battery73.6
73.3Features70.7
5 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra13 spec wins — Xiaomi 14 Ultra
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi 14 Ultra wins this phone face-off, 68.2 to 46.7, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+34) and battery (+32). 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
- 116% higher Main camera: 108 MP vs 50 MP
- 12% lower thickness: 8.1 mm vs 9.2 mm
- Has eSIM — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $1,299 vs $1,499
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 14 Ultra
- Stronger performance score: 63 vs 29
- Stronger display score: 68 vs 55
- Stronger camera score: 70 vs 56
- Stronger battery score: 74 vs 42
- 433% higher Wireless charging: 80 W vs 15 W
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra | Xiaomi 14 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.9 ″+3% | 6.73 ″ |
| Panel type | LTPO AMOLED | LTPO AMOLED |
| Resolution | 3088x1440 | 1440x3200 |
| Pixel density | 496 ppi | 522 ppi+5% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,500 nits | 3,000 nits+100% |
| Screen-to-body | — | 89.5 % |
Performance
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra | Xiaomi 14 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 990 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 500,000Top 77% | 1,900,000+280%Top 13% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 900Top 78% | 2,240+149%Top 23% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,650Top 72% | 7,000+164%Top 16% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB | 16 GB+33% |
| Storage options | 256GB / 512GB | 256/512GB/1TB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 4.0 |
Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra | Xiaomi 14 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 108 MP+116% | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.63-4.0 |
| Ultra-wide | 12 MP | 50 MP+317% |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 50 MP+317% |
| Optical zoom | 5 x | 5 x |
| Max video | 8K@24fps | 8K@30fps |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 32 MP+220% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra | Xiaomi 14 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,500 mAh | 5,000 mAh+11% |
| Wired charging | 25 W | 90 W+260% |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | 80 W+433% |
| Active use endurance | — | 11 h |
Design
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra | Xiaomi 14 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 208 g+5% | 220 g |
| Thickness | 8.1 mm+12% | 9.2 mm |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Stainless steel | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra | Xiaomi 14 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | Yes | No |
Software
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra | Xiaomi 14 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 10 (One UI 2.5) | Android 14 (HyperOS) |
| OS update pledge | 3 years | 4 years+33% |
Audio
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra | Xiaomi 14 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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