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).
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 57/100
- 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)
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).
| 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 |
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 3088x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 18:30 hrs, total 36:42 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra and Xiaomi 17T Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17T Pro leads Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra by 71.4% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $400. Xiaomi 17T Pro was $400 cheaper at launch.
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).
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.