Samsung Galaxy Note 20 vs Xiaomi 18 Fold
The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 (2020) runs on the Samsung Exynos 990, while the Xiaomi 18 Fold (2026) runs on the Xiaomi XRING O3; launch prices were $999 and $1639. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads — 86/100 vs 50/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Fold has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 12 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Fold is faster in AnTuTu (5,228,014 vs 907,140); the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 is noticeably lighter (192g vs 219g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy Note 20
Xiaomi 18 Fold
What makes Samsung Galaxy Note 20 better?
- Lighter: 192g vs 219g
- Cheaper at launch: $999 vs $1639
- Overall rating 50/100
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 4300 mAh
- Faster charging: 67W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 58/100)
- Better camera (85/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 37/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 56/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 61/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 vs the Xiaomi 18 Fold, the Xiaomi 18 Fold scores 36 points higher (86/100 vs 50/100). 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 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (75/100 vs 37/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy Note 20 — 10/100, 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 (99/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 (79/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 (85/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 (75/100 vs 37/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold and the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 are nearly equal (64/100 vs 61/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 | Xiaomi 18 Fold | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 990 | Xiaomi XRING O3 | |
| AnTuTu | 907140 | 5228014 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1222 | 3715 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3060 | 14213 | |
| Display | 6.7" Super AMOLED Plus | 7.6" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1672x2364 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4300 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP59 | |
| Dimensions | 161.6×75.2×8.3 mm | 159.7×145.1×5.0 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | $1639 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy Note 20
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 10MP
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy Note 20
- 6.7" Super AMOLED Plus
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 7.6" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1672x2364
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy Note 20
- 4300 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy Note 20 and Xiaomi 18 Fold, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Fold leads Samsung Galaxy Note 20 by 82.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $640. Samsung Galaxy Note 20 was $640 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 (99/100 vs 58/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 (79/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 (85/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 (75/100 vs 37/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold and the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 are nearly equal (64/100 vs 61/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 by 36 points (86/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 and the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Xiaomi 18 Fold — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on camera score (85/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 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 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.