Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra vs Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra (2020) and the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra (2025) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra leads — 32/100 vs 5/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra doesn't.

The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra by 27 points (32/100 vs 5/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
Performance 5
Display 100
Camera 45
Battery 27
Design 40
Value for money 20
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 0
Design 50
Value for money 55
What makes Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra better?

  • Higher performance (5/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (45/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (27/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
What makes Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra better?

  • Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 40/100)
  • Better value for money (55/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra vs the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra scores 27 points higher (32/100 vs 5/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra leads (45/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra leads (27/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra leads (55/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra is a bit better (5/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra (45/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra (27/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra is a bit better (50/100 vs 40/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra (55/100 vs 20/100).

Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra: The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra is a better fit for everyday use.
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra: The Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra
Processor Samsung Exynos 990
AnTuTu 918508
Geekbench Single 1222
Geekbench Multi 3060
Display 6.9" AMOLED 1.4" AMOLED
Resolution 3088x1440 466x466
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 4500 mAh
Charging 25W
Wireless charging 15W 0W
Main camera 108 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 12 MP 0 MP
Front camera 10 MP
RAM 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 10
Brightness (peak) 1000 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 164.8×77.2×8.1 mm
Weight 208 g
Price $1299
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
  • Main: 108MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 10MP
45
camera
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra
  • Main: —
  • Front: —
0
camera
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
  • 6.9" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 3088x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra
  • 1.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 466x466
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless: 15W
27
battery
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra
  • No wireless charging
0
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
$1299
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra is a bit better (5/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra (45/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra (27/100 vs 0/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra is a bit better (50/100 vs 40/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra (55/100 vs 20/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra or the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra?

The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra by 27 points (32/100 vs 5/100).

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra and the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra?

The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra — 5/100.

Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra or the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra?

The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra leads on camera score (45/100 vs 0/100).

Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra or the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra?

The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra leads on performance (5/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra over the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra?

The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra is a better fit for everyday use.