Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra vs Xiaomi 15 Pro
The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra (2020) runs on the Samsung Exynos 990, while the Xiaomi 15 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $1299 and $771. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 15 Pro leads — 83/100 vs 57/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 15 Pro has the bigger battery (6100 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 15 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,001,049 vs 918,508).
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
Xiaomi 15 Pro
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 208g vs 213g
- Better portability (53/100 vs 46/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3001049 vs 918508
- Better Geekbench Single: 2798 vs 1222
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10104 vs 3060
- Bigger battery: 6100 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 25W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Cheaper at launch: $771 vs $1299
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 58/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 49/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 88/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra vs the Xiaomi 15 Pro, the Xiaomi 15 Pro scores 26 points higher (83/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro leads (91/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro leads (78/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro leads (80/100 vs 42/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra — 22/100, Xiaomi 15 Pro — 78/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra (91/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra are nearly equal (90/100 vs 88/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra (78/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra (80/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra is a bit better (53/100 vs 46/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra | Xiaomi 15 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 990 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 918508 | 3001049 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1222 | 2798 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3060 | 10104 | |
| Display | 6.9" AMOLED | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3088x1440 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 6100 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 15 / HyperOS 2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.8×77.2×8.1 mm | 161.3×75.3×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 208 g | 213 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | $771 |
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
Xiaomi 15 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 3088x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 15 Pro
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Xiaomi 15 Pro
- 6100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra and Xiaomi 15 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 15 Pro leads Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra by 69.4% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $528. Xiaomi 15 Pro was $528 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra (91/100 vs 58/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra are nearly equal (90/100 vs 88/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra (78/100 vs 49/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra (80/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra is a bit better (53/100 vs 46/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra or the Xiaomi 15 Pro?
The Xiaomi 15 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra by 26 points (83/100 vs 57/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra and the Xiaomi 15 Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 57/100, the Xiaomi 15 Pro — 83/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra or the Xiaomi 15 Pro?
The Xiaomi 15 Pro leads on camera score (78/100 vs 49/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra or the Xiaomi 15 Pro?
The Xiaomi 15 Pro leads on performance (91/100 vs 58/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra over the Xiaomi 15 Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 15 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.