Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra vs Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra
29.1Performance40.8
54Display57.6
65.9Camera66.4
55.1Battery70.2
73.3Features65.3
5 spec wins — Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra10 spec wins — Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra wins this phone face-off, 57.6 to 51.1, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+15) and performance (+12). 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
- 100% higher Front camera: 40 MP vs 20 MP
- Has eSIM — the other doesn't
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra
- Stronger performance score: 41 vs 29
- Stronger display score: 58 vs 54
- Stronger battery score: 70 vs 55
- 347% higher Wireless charging: 67 W vs 15 W
- 300% higher Ultra-wide: 48 MP vs 12 MP
- Lower launch price: $1,199 vs $1,399
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra | Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.9 ″+1% | 6.81 ″ |
| Panel type | AMOLED | LTPO OLED |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 3200x1440 |
| Pixel density | 511 ppi | 515 ppi+1% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,200 nits | 1,700 nits+42% |
Performance
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra | Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.0 | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra | Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 108 MP+116% | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.8 | f/2.0 |
| Ultra-wide | 12 MP | 48 MP+300% |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 48 MP |
| Optical zoom | 4 x | 5 x+25% |
| Max video | 8K@24fps | 8K@24fps |
| Front camera | 40 MP+100% | 20 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra | Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 45 W | 67 W+49% |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | 67 W+347% |
Design
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra | Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 222 g+5% | 234 g |
| Thickness | 8.8 mm | 8.4 mm+5% |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra | Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 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 Mi 11 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 10 (One UI 2) | Android 11 (MIUI 12) |
| OS update pledge | 3 years | 3 years |
Audio
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra | Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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