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 Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra leads — 57/100 vs 54/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 11i has the bigger battery (5160 mAh vs 4500); the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (918,508 vs 750,481); the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Xiaomi 11i doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
Xiaomi 11i
What makes Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 918508 vs 750481
- Better Geekbench Single: 1222 vs 936
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3060 vs 2318
- Higher performance (58/100 vs 51/100)
- Better camera (49/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (53/100 vs 52/100)
What makes Xiaomi 11i better?
- Bigger battery: 5160 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 67W vs 25W
- Lighter: 207g vs 208g
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra vs the Xiaomi 11i, the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra scores 3 points higher (57/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 11i leads (56/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra is a bit better (58/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra is a bit better (88/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra is a bit better (49/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 11i is a bit better (56/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra and the Xiaomi 11i are nearly equal (53/100 vs 52/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra | Xiaomi 11i | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 990 | MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 918508 | 750481 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1222 | 936 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3060 | 2318 | |
| 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 | |
| Launch price | $1299 | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
Xiaomi 11i
- Main: 108MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 3088x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 11i
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Xiaomi 11i
- 5160 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra and Xiaomi 11i, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra leads Xiaomi 11i by 22.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Xiaomi 11i
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra is a bit better (58/100 vs 51/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra is a bit better (88/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra is a bit better (49/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 11i is a bit better (56/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra and the Xiaomi 11i are nearly equal (53/100 vs 52/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra or the Xiaomi 11i?
The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra edges out the Xiaomi 11i by just 3 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 57/100, the Xiaomi 11i — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra or the Xiaomi 11i?
The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra leads on camera score (49/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra or the Xiaomi 11i?
The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra leads on performance (58/100 vs 51/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra over the Xiaomi 11i?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is battery life — better on the Xiaomi 11i (56/100 vs 42/100).