Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra (2020) runs on the Samsung Exynos 990, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6; launch prices were $1299 and $986. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 57/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 108 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 907,140); the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra is noticeably lighter (208g vs 235g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra better?
- Lighter: 208g vs 235g
- Better display (88/100 vs 82/100)
- Better portability (53/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 907140
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1222
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 3060
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 108MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Cheaper at launch: $986 vs $1299
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 58/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 49/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 35 points higher (92/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 42/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra — 24/100, Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 96/100; 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 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra (100/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra is a bit better (88/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra (100/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra (92/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (53/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 990 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 907140 | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1222 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3060 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.9" AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3088x1440 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.8×77.2×8.1 mm | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 208 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | $986 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 3088x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra by 81.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $313. Xiaomi 18 Pro Max was $313 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra (100/100 vs 58/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra is a bit better (88/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra (100/100 vs 49/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra (92/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (53/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra by 35 points (92/100 vs 57/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 57/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 49/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 58/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra over the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.