Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra vs Xiaomi 13
29.1Performance51.7
54Display52.8
65.9Camera52
55.1Battery62.5
73.3Features65.3
9 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra8 spec wins — Xiaomi 13
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi 13 wins this phone face-off, 55.5 to 51.1, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+23) and battery (+7). Samsung Galaxy S20 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 S20 Ultra
- Stronger camera score: 66 vs 52
- Stronger features score: 73 vs 65
- 380% higher telephoto: 48 MP vs 10 MP
- 116% higher Main camera: 108 MP vs 50 MP
- 50% higher RAM (max): 12 GB vs 8 GB
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 13
- Stronger performance score: 52 vs 29
- Stronger battery score: 63 vs 55
- 233% higher Wireless charging: 50 W vs 15 W
- 210% higher AnTuTu 10: 1,550,000 vs 500,000
- 128% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,050 vs 900
- Lower launch price: $899 vs $1,399
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra | Xiaomi 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.9 ″+8% | 6.36 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | OLED |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 2400x1080 |
| Pixel density | 511 ppi+23% | 414 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,200 nits | 1,900 nits+58% |
Performance
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra | Xiaomi 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Samsung Exynos 990 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 500,000Top 77% | 1,550,000+210%Top 22% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 900Top 78% | 2,050+128%Top 31% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,650Top 72% | 5,500+108%Top 28% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB+50% | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.0 | UFS 4.0 |
Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra | Xiaomi 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 108 MP+116% | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 12 MP | 12 MP |
| Telephoto | 48 MP+380% | 10 MP |
| Optical zoom | 4 x+25% | 3.2 x |
| Max video | 8K@24fps | 8K@24fps |
| Front camera | 40 MP+25% | 32 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra | Xiaomi 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh+11% | 4,500 mAh |
| Wired charging | 45 W | 67 W+49% |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | 50 W+233% |
Design
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra | Xiaomi 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 222 g | 189 g+15% |
| Thickness | 8.8 mm | 8 mm+9% |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra | Xiaomi 13 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | Yes | No |
Software
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra | Xiaomi 13 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 10 (One UI 2) | Android 13 (MIUI 14) |
| OS update pledge | 3 years | 3 years |
Audio
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra | Xiaomi 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |