Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra vs Xiaomi 13 Ultra
29.1Performance54
54Display64.2
65.9Camera69.5
55.1Battery71.6
73.3Features65.3
6 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra10 spec wins — Xiaomi 13 Ultra
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi 13 Ultra wins this phone face-off, 63.8 to 51.1, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+25) and battery (+16). 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 features score: 73 vs 65
- 116% higher Main camera: 108 MP vs 50 MP
- 25% higher Front camera: 40 MP vs 32 MP
- Has eSIM — the other doesn't
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 13 Ultra
- Stronger performance score: 54 vs 29
- Stronger display score: 64 vs 54
- Stronger camera score: 70 vs 66
- Stronger battery score: 72 vs 55
- 317% higher Ultra-wide: 50 MP vs 12 MP
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.9 ″+3% | 6.73 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | LTPO OLED |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 3200x1440 |
| Pixel density | 511 ppi | 522 ppi+2% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,200 nits | 2,600 nits+117% |
Performance
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.0 | UFS 4.0 |
Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 108 MP+116% | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.9-4.0 |
| Ultra-wide | 12 MP | 50 MP+317% |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 50 MP+4% |
| Optical zoom | 4 x | 5 x+25% |
| Max video | 8K@24fps | 8K@24fps |
| Front camera | 40 MP+25% | 32 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 45 W | 90 W+100% |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | 50 W+233% |
Design
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 222 g+2% | 227 g |
| Thickness | 8.8 mm+3% | 9.1 mm |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 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 3.2 |
| eSIM | Yes | No |
Software
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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