Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra vs Xiaomi 12 Lite
29.1Performance32
54Display45.6
65.9Camera39
55.1Battery51.8
73.3Features65.3
9 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra6 spec wins — Xiaomi 12 Lite
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra wins this phone face-off, 51.1 to 43.4, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+27) and display (+8). Xiaomi 12 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 S20 Ultra
- Stronger display score: 54 vs 46
- Stronger camera score: 66 vs 39
- Stronger battery score: 55 vs 52
- Stronger features score: 73 vs 65
- 50% higher RAM (max): 12 GB vs 8 GB
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 12 Lite
- 57% higher AnTuTu 10: 784,274 vs 500,000
- 49% higher Wired charging: 67 W vs 45 W
- 24% lower weight: 168 g vs 222 g
- 17% lower thickness: 7.3 mm vs 8.8 mm
- 13% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,020 vs 900
- Lower launch price: $399 vs $1,399
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra | Xiaomi 12 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.9 ″+5% | 6.55 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 2400x1080 |
| Pixel density | 511 ppi+27% | 402 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,200 nits+26% | 950 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra | Xiaomi 12 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 990 | Snapdragon 778G |
| AnTuTu 10 | 500,000Top 77% | 784,274+57%Top 64% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 900Top 78% | 1,020+13%Top 68% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,650Top 72% | 2,930+11%Top 64% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB+50% | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.0 | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra | Xiaomi 12 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 108 MP | 108 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.9 |
| Ultra-wide | 12 MP+50% | 8 MP |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | — |
| Optical zoom | 4 x | — |
| Max video | 8K@24fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 40 MP+25% | 32 MP |
| OIS | Yes | No |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra | Xiaomi 12 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh+16% | 4,300 mAh |
| Wired charging | 45 W | 67 W+49% |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | — |
Design
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra | Xiaomi 12 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 222 g | 168 g+24% |
| Thickness | 8.8 mm | 7.3 mm+17% |
| IP rating | IP68 | — |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra | Xiaomi 12 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| 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 S20 Ultra | Xiaomi 12 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 10 (One UI 2) | Android 12 (MIUI 13) |
| OS update pledge | 3 years | 3 years |
Audio
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra | Xiaomi 12 Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |