Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra vs Xiaomi Mi 11
29.1Performance38.6
55.1Display56.3
56.4Camera49.3
41.7Battery60.5
73.3Features65.3
3 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra10 spec wins — Xiaomi Mi 11
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi Mi 11 wins this phone face-off, 51.3 to 46.7, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+19) and performance (+10). 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 49
- Stronger features score: 73 vs 65
- 50% higher RAM (max): 12 GB vs 8 GB
- Has eSIM — the other doesn't
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi Mi 11
- Stronger performance score: 39 vs 29
- Stronger battery score: 61 vs 42
- 233% higher Wireless charging: 50 W vs 15 W
- 120% higher Wired charging: 55 W vs 25 W
- 108% higher AnTuTu 10: 1,040,324 vs 500,000
- Lower launch price: $749 vs $1,299
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra | Xiaomi Mi 11 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.9 ″+1% | 6.81 ″ |
| Panel type | LTPO AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 3088x1440 | 3200x1440 |
| Pixel density | 496 ppi | 515 ppi+4% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,500 nits | 1,500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra | Xiaomi Mi 11 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 990 | Snapdragon 888 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 500,000Top 77% | 1,040,324+108%Top 46% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 900Top 78% | 1,450+61%Top 48% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,650Top 72% | 3,650+38%Top 53% |
| 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 Mi 11 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 108 MP | 108 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.9 |
| Ultra-wide | 12 MP | 13 MP+8% |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | — |
| Optical zoom | 5 x | — |
| Max video | 8K@24fps | 8K@30fps |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 20 MP+100% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra | Xiaomi Mi 11 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,500 mAh | 4,600 mAh+2% |
| Wired charging | 25 W | 55 W+120% |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | 50 W+233% |
Design
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra | Xiaomi Mi 11 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 208 g | 196 g+6% |
| Thickness | 8.1 mm | 8.1 mm |
| IP rating | IP68 | — |
| Frame material | Stainless steel | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra | Xiaomi Mi 11 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Mi 11 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 10 (One UI 2.5) | Android 11 (MIUI 12) |
| OS update pledge | 3 years | 3 years |
Audio
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra | Xiaomi Mi 11 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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