Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra
The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra (2020) runs on the Samsung Exynos 990, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $1299 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 57/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,600,724 vs 918,508); the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra is noticeably lighter (208g vs 226g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
What makes Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 208g vs 226g
- Better portability (53/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3600724 vs 918508
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1222
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3060
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 25W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Cheaper at launch: $999 vs $1299
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 58/100)
- Better camera (93/100 vs 49/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 88/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 32 points higher (89/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (93/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 42/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra — 24/100, Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 88/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra (97/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra are nearly equal (89/100 vs 88/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra (93/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra 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 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 990 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 918508 | 3600724 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1222 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3060 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.9" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3088x1440 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 166 | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.8×77.2×8.1 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 208 g | 226 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | $999 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 3088x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:09 hrs, total 33:23 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra and Xiaomi 17 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra by 74.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $300. Xiaomi 17 Ultra was $300 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra (97/100 vs 58/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra are nearly equal (89/100 vs 88/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra (93/100 vs 49/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra 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 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra by 32 points (89/100 vs 57/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 57/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 49/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 58/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.