Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra vs Xiaomi 15S Pro

The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra (2020) runs on the Samsung Exynos 990, while the Xiaomi 15S Pro (2025) runs on the Xiaomi XRING O1; launch prices were $1299 and $760. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 15S Pro leads — 84/100 vs 57/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 15S Pro has the bigger battery (6100 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 15S Pro is faster in AnTuTu (2,998,904 vs 918,508).

The Xiaomi 15S Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra by 27 points (84/100 vs 57/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
Performance 58
Display 88
Camera 49
Battery 42
Portability 53
Value for money 22
Xiaomi 15S Pro
Performance 89
Display 90
Camera 78
Battery 77
Portability
Value for money 80
What makes Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra better?
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP

  • Overall rating 57/100
What makes Xiaomi 15S Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2998904 vs 918508
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2746 vs 1222
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 8431 vs 3060
  • Bigger battery: 6100 vs 4500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 25W
  • Cheaper at launch: $760 vs $1299

  • Higher performance (89/100 vs 58/100)
  • Better camera (78/100 vs 49/100)
  • Longer battery life (77/100 vs 42/100)
  • Better display (90/100 vs 88/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra vs the Xiaomi 15S Pro, the Xiaomi 15S Pro scores 27 points higher (84/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro leads (89/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro leads (78/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro leads (77/100 vs 42/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra — 22/100, Xiaomi 15S Pro — 80/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra (89/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro and the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra are nearly equal (90/100 vs 88/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra (78/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra (77/100 vs 42/100).

Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra: The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra is a better fit for everyday use.
Xiaomi 15S Pro: The Xiaomi 15S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Xiaomi 15S Pro
Processor Samsung Exynos 990 Xiaomi XRING O1
AnTuTu 918508 2998904
Geekbench Single 1222 2746
Geekbench Multi 3060 8431
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
Main camera 108 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 12 MP 50 MP
Front camera 10 MP 32 MP
RAM 12GB 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 10 Android 15
NFC yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 164.8×77.2×8.1 mm
Weight 208 g
Launch price $1299 $760
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
  • Main: 108MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 10MP
49
camera
Xiaomi 15S Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
78
camera
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
  • 6.9" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 3088x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
88
display
Xiaomi 15S Pro
  • 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 3200x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless: 15W
42
battery
Xiaomi 15S Pro
  • 6100 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless charging: no data
77
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra and Xiaomi 15S Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Samsung Exynos 990
57/100
918508 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 15S Pro Xiaomi XRING O1
84/100 +69.4%
2998904 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 15S Pro leads Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra by 69.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
$1299
Xiaomi 15S Pro
$760

Launch price difference: $539. Xiaomi 15S Pro was $539 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra (89/100 vs 58/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro and the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra are nearly equal (90/100 vs 88/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra (78/100 vs 49/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15S Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra (77/100 vs 42/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra or the Xiaomi 15S Pro?

The Xiaomi 15S Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra by 27 points (84/100 vs 57/100).

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra and the Xiaomi 15S Pro?

The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 57/100, the Xiaomi 15S Pro — 84/100.

Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra or the Xiaomi 15S Pro?

The Xiaomi 15S Pro leads on camera score (78/100 vs 49/100).

Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra or the Xiaomi 15S Pro?

The Xiaomi 15S Pro leads on performance (89/100 vs 58/100).

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra over the Xiaomi 15S Pro?

The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 15S Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.