Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra vs Xiaomi 11i

The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra (2020) runs on the Samsung Exynos 990, while the Xiaomi 11i (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 11i leads — 34/100 vs 32/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 11i has the bigger battery (5160 mAh vs 4500); the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Xiaomi 11i doesn't.

The Xiaomi 11i edges out the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
Performance 5
Display 100
Camera 45
Battery 27
Design 40
Value for money 20
Xiaomi 11i
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 41
Battery 51
Design 41
Value for money 55
What makes Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra better?

  • Higher performance (5/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (45/100 vs 41/100)
What makes Xiaomi 11i better?
  • Bigger battery: 5160 vs 4500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 67W vs 25W
  • Lighter: 207g vs 208g

  • Longer battery life (51/100 vs 27/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (41/100 vs 40/100)
  • Better value for money (55/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra vs the Xiaomi 11i, the Xiaomi 11i scores 2 points higher (34/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 11i leads (51/100 vs 27/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 11i leads (55/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra is a bit better (5/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra and the Xiaomi 11i are nearly equal (45/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 11i notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra (51/100 vs 27/100). In the "design" category, the Xiaomi 11i and the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra are nearly equal (41/100 vs 40/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 11i significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra (55/100 vs 20/100).

Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra: The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra is a better fit for everyday use.
Xiaomi 11i: The Xiaomi 11i is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Xiaomi 11i
Processor Samsung Exynos 990 MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G
AnTuTu 918508
Geekbench Single 1222
Geekbench Multi 3060
Display 6.9" AMOLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 3088x1440 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4500 mAh 5160 mAh
Charging 25W 67W
Wireless charging 15W 0W
Main camera 108 MP 108 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 12 MP 0 MP
Front camera 10 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB 6GB / 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 10 Android 11, MIUI 12.5
Brightness (peak) 1200 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68 IP53
Dimensions 164.8×77.2×8.1 mm 163.7×76.2×8.3 mm
Weight 208 g 207 g
Price $1299
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
  • Main: 108MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 10MP
45
camera
Xiaomi 11i
  • Main: 108MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
41
camera
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
  • 6.9" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 3088x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Xiaomi 11i
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless: 15W
27
battery
Xiaomi 11i
  • 5160 mAh
  • Wired: 67W
  • No wireless charging
51
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
$1299
Xiaomi 11i
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra is a bit better (5/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra and the Xiaomi 11i are nearly equal (45/100 vs 41/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 11i notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra (51/100 vs 27/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Xiaomi 11i and the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra are nearly equal (41/100 vs 40/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 11i significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra (55/100 vs 20/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra or the Xiaomi 11i?

The Xiaomi 11i edges out the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra and the Xiaomi 11i?

The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the Xiaomi 11i — 34/100.

Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra or the Xiaomi 11i?

The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra leads on performance (5/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra over the Xiaomi 11i?

The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 11i is a better fit for everyday use.