Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra vs Xiaomi Civi 1S

The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra (2020) runs on the Samsung Exynos 990, while the Xiaomi Civi 1S (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi Civi 1S leads — 35/100 vs 32/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 108 MP vs 64 MP; the Xiaomi Civi 1S is noticeably lighter (166g vs 208g).

The Xiaomi Civi 1S edges out the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
Performance 5
Display 100
Camera 45
Battery 27
Design 40
Value for money 20
Xiaomi Civi 1S
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 46
Battery 32
Design 92
Value for money 55
What makes Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra better?
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 64MP

  • Higher performance (5/100 vs 0/100)
What makes Xiaomi Civi 1S better?
  • Faster charging: 55W vs 25W
  • Lighter: 166g vs 208g

  • Better camera (46/100 vs 45/100)
  • Longer battery life (32/100 vs 27/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (92/100 vs 40/100)
  • Better value for money (55/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra vs the Xiaomi Civi 1S, the Xiaomi Civi 1S scores 3 points higher (35/100 vs 32/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi Civi 1S 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, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Civi 1S and the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra are nearly equal (46/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Civi 1S is a bit better (32/100 vs 27/100). In the "design" category, the Xiaomi Civi 1S significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra (92/100 vs 40/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi Civi 1S 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 Civi 1S: The Xiaomi Civi 1S is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Xiaomi Civi 1S
Processor Samsung Exynos 990 Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G
AnTuTu 918508
Geekbench Single 1222
Geekbench Multi 3060
Display 6.9" AMOLED 6.5" OLED
Resolution 3088x1440 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4500 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 25W 55W
Wireless charging 15W 0W
Main camera 108 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 12 MP 0 MP
Front camera 10 MP 32 MP
RAM 12GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 10 Android 12, MIUI 13
Brightness (peak) 950 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP53
Dimensions 164.8×77.2×8.1 mm 158.3×71.5×7.0 mm
Weight 208 g 166 g
Price $1299
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
  • Main: 108MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 10MP
45
camera
Xiaomi Civi 1S
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 32MP
46
camera
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
  • 6.9" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 3088x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Xiaomi Civi 1S
  • 6.5" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless: 15W
27
battery
Xiaomi Civi 1S
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 55W
  • No wireless charging
32
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
$1299
Xiaomi Civi 1S
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, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Civi 1S and the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra are nearly equal (46/100 vs 45/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Civi 1S is a bit better (32/100 vs 27/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Xiaomi Civi 1S significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra (92/100 vs 40/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi Civi 1S 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 Civi 1S?

The Xiaomi Civi 1S edges out the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra and the Xiaomi Civi 1S?

The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the Xiaomi Civi 1S — 35/100.

Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra or the Xiaomi Civi 1S?

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 Civi 1S?

The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi Civi 1S is a better fit for everyday use.