Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra vs Xiaomi 17T Pro

The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra (2020) runs on the Samsung Exynos 990, while the Xiaomi 17T Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $1299 and $899. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads — 82/100 vs 57/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17T Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17T Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,207,005 vs 918,508).

The Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra by 25 points (82/100 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 17T Pro
Performance 93
Display 94
Camera 63
Battery 87
Portability 54
Value for money 76
What makes Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra better?
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP

  • Overall rating 57/100
What makes Xiaomi 17T Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3207005 vs 918508
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 1222
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 3060
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
  • Lighter: 205g vs 208g
  • Cheaper at launch: $899 vs $1299

  • Higher performance (93/100 vs 58/100)
  • Better camera (63/100 vs 49/100)
  • Longer battery life (87/100 vs 42/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 88/100)
  • Better portability (54/100 vs 53/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra vs the Xiaomi 17T Pro, the Xiaomi 17T Pro scores 25 points higher (82/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads (93/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads (63/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads (87/100 vs 42/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra — 22/100, Xiaomi 17T Pro — 76/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra (93/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 88/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro is a bit better (63/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra (87/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro and the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra are nearly equal (54/100 vs 53/100).

Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra: The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra is a better fit for everyday use.
Xiaomi 17T Pro: The Xiaomi 17T 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 17T Pro
Processor Samsung Exynos 990 MediaTek Dimensity 9500
AnTuTu 918508 3207005
Geekbench Single 1222 3228
Geekbench Multi 3060 9553
Display 6.9" AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 3088x1440 2772x1280
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 4500 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 25W 100W
Wireless charging 15W 50W
Main camera 108 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 12 MP
Telephoto 12 MP 50 MP
Front camera 10 MP 32 MP
RAM 12GB 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 10 Android 16
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 164.8×77.2×8.1 mm
Weight 208 g 205 g
Launch price $1299 $899
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
  • Main: 108MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 10MP
49
camera
Xiaomi 17T Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
63
camera
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
  • 6.9" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 3088x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
88
display
Xiaomi 17T Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1280
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless: 15W
42
battery
Xiaomi 17T Pro
  • 7000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 18:30 hrs, total 36:42 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
87
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra and Xiaomi 17T Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Samsung Exynos 990
57/100
918508 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17T Pro MediaTek Dimensity 9500
82/100 +71.4%
3207005 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17T Pro leads Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra by 71.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
$1299
Xiaomi 17T Pro
$899

Launch price difference: $400. Xiaomi 17T Pro was $400 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra (93/100 vs 58/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 88/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro is a bit better (63/100 vs 49/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra (87/100 vs 42/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro and the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra are nearly equal (54/100 vs 53/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17T Pro?

The Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra by 25 points (82/100 vs 57/100).

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra and the Xiaomi 17T Pro?

The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 57/100, the Xiaomi 17T Pro — 82/100.

Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17T Pro?

The Xiaomi 17T Pro leads on camera score (63/100 vs 49/100).

Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17T Pro?

The Xiaomi 17T Pro leads on performance (93/100 vs 58/100).

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra over the Xiaomi 17T Pro?

The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 17T Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.