Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra
Key Specifications
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 990 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.9", AMOLED, 120Hz | 6.9", AMOLED, 120Hz | ||
| Camera | 108MP+12MP+12MP/10MP (Front) | 50MP+50MP+200MP/50MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 4500mAh, 25W | 6000mAh, 90W | ||
| RAM | 12GB | 16GB | ||
| Storage | 256GB | 512GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Not Recommended | Overall Best Pick |
|---|
General
| Colors | Mystic Bronze, Mystic Black | Black, White | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | August 25, 2020 | March 11, 2026 | ||
| Availability | August 28, 2020 | March 13, 2026 | ||
| Launch Country | India | India | ||
| Launch Price | ₹1,04,999 | ₹1,39,999 |
Display
Winner:Xiaomi 17 Ultra
| Type | AMOLED | AMOLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR10+ | Dolby Vision | ||
| Size | 6.9 inches | 6.9 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1440 pixels | 1200 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 3088 pixels | 2608 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 19.3:9 | 19.5:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 496 ppi | 416 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | 1.5K | ||
| Peak Brightness | 1500 nits | 3500 nits |
Body
Winner:Xiaomi 17 Ultra
| Weight | 208 grams | 218.4 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Gorilla Glass Victus | Xiaomi Shield Glass 3.0 | ||
| Back | Glass | Silicon Polymer | ||
| Side | Metal Frame | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus | Xiaomi Shield Glass 3.0 | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 3.2 | USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2 | ||
| IP rating | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP66/68/69 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers |
Processor
Winner:Xiaomi 17 Ultra
| Chipset Brand | Samsung | Qualcomm | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Exynos 990 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Mali-G77 MP11 | Adreno 840 |
Main Camera
Winner:Xiaomi 17 Ultra
| Camera Resolution | 108 MP | 50 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 12 MP | 50 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Periscope | Ultra-wide | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 12 MP | 200 MP | ||
| Camera 3 Type | Ultra-wide | Telephoto | ||
| Features | Auto-HDR, Laser Auto Focus, LED Flash, Panorama | Auto Supermoon, Cinematic Mode, Documents Mode, EIS, Fastshot Mode, HDR, Laser Auto Focus, Long Exposure, OIS, Optical Zoom, panorama, Portrait mode, Pro mode, RAW Capture Support, Super Macro | ||
| Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | ||
| Video | gyro-EIS, HDR10+, OIS, Stereo Sound Recording | 4-Mic array, Dolby Vision, Log Video, Movie Mode, Night Video Recording, Pro Video Mode, Slow Motion, Time-lapse Video |
Operating System
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Skin | One UI | Xiaomi HyperOS | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 5 year(s) | 5 year(s) | ||
| AI Features | AI Assistant, AI Dynamic Wallpapers, AI Interpreter, AI Photo Enhancements, AI Scene recognition, AI Search, AI Speech Recognition, AI Translation, AI Writing, Circle to Search, Google Gemini |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Xiaomi 17 Ultra
| Front Camera Resolution | 10 MP | 50 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Camera Type | Wide | Wide | ||
| Features | AI Face Unlock, Auto Focus | AI Face Unlock, Auto Focus, EIS, Face unlock, Palm shutter, Portrait Mode, Time Lapse | ||
| Video | 1080p@30fps, 4k@30/60fps | 1080p@30/60fps, 4k@30/60fps, 720p@30fps, Time Lapse, Video Teleprompter |
Battery
Winner:Xiaomi 17 Ultra
| Capacity | 4500 mAh | 6000 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Silicon Carbon | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | true | ||
| Charging Speed | 25 W | 90 W |
Memory
Winner:Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G
| Storage | 256 GB | 512 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | UFS 3.0 | UFS 4.1 | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 16 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5X |
Network
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, eSIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM & e-SIM) or Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | 5G, CDMA, GSM, LTE FDD, LTE TD, UMTS | 5G, GSM, LTE FDD, LTE TD, WCDMA |
Connectivity
Winner:Xiaomi 17 Ultra
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | Wi-Fi 7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5 | 6 | ||
| Positioning | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS | A-GPS, Beidou, Galileo, GPS, QZSS | ||
| NFC | Supported | Supported | ||
| Radio | FM Radio | - |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Ultrasonic (under display) | Ultrasonic (under display) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Gyroscope, Hall Sensor, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer, Flicker Sensor, Gyroscope, Hall Sensor, IR Blaster, Proximity Sensor |
