Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra vs Sony Xperia Pro-I
The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra (2020) runs on the Samsung Exynos 990, while the Sony Xperia Pro-I (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888; launch prices were $1299 and $1799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra leads — 57/100 vs 50/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 108 MP vs 12 MP; the Sony Xperia Pro-I is faster in AnTuTu (1,119,714 vs 918,508).
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
Sony Xperia Pro-I
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 12MP
- Lighter: 208g vs 211g
- Cheaper at launch: $1299 vs $1799
- Better camera (49/100 vs 20/100)
- Longer battery life (42/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (53/100 vs 43/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 1119714 vs 918508
- Better Geekbench Single: 1488 vs 1222
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3373 vs 3060
- Faster charging: 30W vs 25W
- Higher performance (63/100 vs 58/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 88/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra vs the Sony Xperia Pro-I, the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra scores 7 points higher (57/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra leads (49/100 vs 20/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra — 22/100, Sony Xperia Pro-I — 4/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia Pro-I is a bit better (63/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia Pro-I and the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra are nearly equal (90/100 vs 88/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra notably outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (49/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra is a bit better (42/100 vs 35/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra is a bit better (53/100 vs 43/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra | Sony Xperia Pro-I | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 990 | Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 918508 | 1119714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1222 | 1488 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3060 | 3373 | |
| Display | 6.9" AMOLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 3088x1440 | 1644x3840 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 512GB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 11 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.8×77.2×8.1 mm | 166.0×72.0×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 208 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | $1799 |
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
Sony Xperia Pro-I
- Main: 12MP f/f/2.0
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 3088x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia Pro-I
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Sony Xperia Pro-I
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
We compared Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra and Sony Xperia Pro-I, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia Pro-I leads Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra by 18.0% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $500. Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra was $500 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia Pro-I is a bit better (63/100 vs 58/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia Pro-I and the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra are nearly equal (90/100 vs 88/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra notably outperforms the Sony Xperia Pro-I (49/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra is a bit better (42/100 vs 35/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra is a bit better (53/100 vs 43/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra or the Sony Xperia Pro-I?
The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra edges out the Sony Xperia Pro-I by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra and the Sony Xperia Pro-I?
The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 57/100, the Sony Xperia Pro-I — 50/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra or the Sony Xperia Pro-I?
The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra leads on camera score (49/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra or the Sony Xperia Pro-I?
The Sony Xperia Pro-I leads on performance (63/100 vs 58/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra over the Sony Xperia Pro-I?
The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra is a better fit for everyday use. The Sony Xperia Pro-I is a better fit for active users.