Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra vs Xiaomi 18 Fold

The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra (2020) runs on the Samsung Exynos 990, while the Xiaomi 18 Fold (2026) runs on the Xiaomi XRING O3; launch prices were $1299 and $1639. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads — 86/100 vs 57/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Fold has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 108 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Fold is faster in AnTuTu (5,228,014 vs 907,140); the Xiaomi 18 Fold is thinner (5.0mm vs 8.1mm).

The Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra by 29 points (86/100 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 24

Xiaomi 18 Fold

Performance 99
Display 79
Camera 85
Battery 75
Portability 64
Value for money 80

What makes Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra better?

  • Lighter: 208g vs 219g
  • Cheaper at launch: $1299 vs $1639

  • Better display (88/100 vs 79/100)

What makes Xiaomi 18 Fold better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 5228014 vs 907140
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3715 vs 1222
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 14213 vs 3060
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 67W vs 25W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 108MP
  • Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W

  • Higher performance (99/100 vs 58/100)
  • Better camera (85/100 vs 49/100)
  • Longer battery life (75/100 vs 42/100)
  • Better portability (64/100 vs 53/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra vs the Xiaomi 18 Fold, the Xiaomi 18 Fold scores 29 points higher (86/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (99/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (85/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (75/100 vs 42/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra — 24/100, Xiaomi 18 Fold — 80/100; 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 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra (99/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra is a bit better (88/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra (85/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra (75/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold is a bit better (64/100 vs 53/100).

Xiaomi 18 Fold: The Xiaomi 18 Fold is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.

Specs comparison

Specification Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Xiaomi 18 Fold
Processor Samsung Exynos 990 Xiaomi XRING O3
AnTuTu 907140 5228014
Geekbench Single 1222 3715
Geekbench Multi 3060 14213
Display 6.9" AMOLED 7.6" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 3088x1440 1672x2364
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4500 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging 25W 67W
Wireless charging 15W 50W
Main camera 108 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 12 MP 50 MP
Front camera 10 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 10 Android 16
Brightness (peak) — 4000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP59
Dimensions 164.8×77.2×8.1 mm 159.7×145.1×5.0 mm
Weight 208 g 219 g
Launch price $1299 $1639

Camera comparison

Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra

  • Main: 108MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 10MP
49
camera

Xiaomi 18 Fold

  • Main: 200MP f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
85
camera

Display comparison

Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra

  • 6.9" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 3088x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
88
display

Xiaomi 18 Fold

  • 7.6" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1672x2364
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display

Battery and charging

Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra

  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless: 15W
42
battery

Xiaomi 18 Fold

  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 67W
  • Wireless: 50W
75
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra and Xiaomi 18 Fold, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Samsung Exynos 990
57/100
907140 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 18 Fold Xiaomi XRING O3
86/100 +82.6%
5228014 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 18 Fold leads Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra by 82.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra

$1299

Xiaomi 18 Fold

$1639

Launch price difference: $340. Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra was $340 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra (99/100 vs 58/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra is a bit better (88/100 vs 79/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra (85/100 vs 49/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra (75/100 vs 42/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold is a bit better (64/100 vs 53/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?

The Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra by 29 points (86/100 vs 57/100).

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra and the Xiaomi 18 Fold?

The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 57/100, the Xiaomi 18 Fold — 86/100.

Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?

The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on camera score (85/100 vs 49/100).

Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?

The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on performance (99/100 vs 58/100).

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra over the Xiaomi 18 Fold?

The Xiaomi 18 Fold is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.