Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra vs Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra (2020) runs on the Samsung Exynos 990, while the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888/888+ 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS leads — 59/100 vs 57/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 108 MP vs 64 MP; the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is faster in AnTuTu (1,135,878 vs 918,508); the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra is thinner (8.1mm vs 9.9mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
What makes Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 64MP
- Lighter: 208g vs 220g
- Better camera (49/100 vs 46/100)
- Better portability (53/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1135878 vs 918508
- Better Geekbench Single: 1500 vs 1222
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3537 vs 3060
- Faster charging: 120W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (64/100 vs 58/100)
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 88/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra vs the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS scores 2 points higher (59/100 vs 57/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS leads (54/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is a bit better (64/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS and the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra are nearly equal (89/100 vs 88/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra and the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS are nearly equal (49/100 vs 46/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is a bit better (54/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (53/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra | Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 990 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888/888+ 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 918508 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1222 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3060 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.9" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3088x1440 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 12, Joy UI 12.8 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.8×77.2×8.1 mm | 163.7×76.2×9.9 mm | |
| Weight | 208 g | 220 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 5MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 3088x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra and Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS leads Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra by 19.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is a bit better (64/100 vs 58/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS and the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra are nearly equal (89/100 vs 88/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra and the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS are nearly equal (49/100 vs 46/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is a bit better (54/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (53/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS edges out the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra and the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 57/100, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS — 59/100.
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS leads on performance (64/100 vs 58/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra over the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?
The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is a better fit for active users.