Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra vs Xiaomi 17 Max
The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra (2020) runs on the Samsung Exynos 990, while the Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $1299 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 84/100 vs 32/100 (a 52-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 108 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 918,508).
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Lighter: 208g vs 219g
- Better design/ergonomics (40/100 vs 26/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 918508
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1222
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 3060
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 108MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Cheaper: $799 vs $1299
- Higher performance (88/100 vs 5/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 45/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 27/100)
- Better value for money (55/100 vs 20/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 52 points higher (84/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (88/100 vs 5/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (83/100 vs 27/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (55/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra (88/100 vs 5/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra (90/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra (83/100 vs 27/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra is a bit better (40/100 vs 26/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra (55/100 vs 20/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra | Xiaomi 17 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 990 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 918508 | 3654776 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1222 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3060 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.9" AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3088x1440 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 200 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 | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.8×77.2×8.1 mm | — | |
| Weight | 208 g | 219 g | |
| Price | $1299 | $799 |
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 3088x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Max leads Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra by 74.9% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $500. Xiaomi 17 Max is cheaper by $500.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra (88/100 vs 5/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra (90/100 vs 45/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra (83/100 vs 27/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra is a bit better (40/100 vs 26/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra (55/100 vs 20/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra by 52 points (84/100 vs 32/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra and the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 45/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (88/100 vs 5/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra over the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 17 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.