Samsung Galaxy S20 FE vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra
The Samsung Galaxy S20 FE (2020) runs on the Samsung Exynos 990, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $699 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 50/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,667,711 vs 907,140); the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE is noticeably lighter (190g vs 226g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
What makes Samsung Galaxy S20 FE better?
- Lighter: 190g vs 226g
- Cheaper at launch: $699 vs $999
- Better portability (60/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3667711 vs 907140
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1222
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3060
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 58/100)
- Better camera (93/100 vs 26/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 39 points higher (89/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (93/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 42/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy S20 FE — 14/100, Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 88/100; 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 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE (97/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE (93/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE (80/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (60/100 vs 40/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S20 FE | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 990 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 907140 | 3667711 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1222 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3060 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.5" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 166 | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 8 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 159.8×74.5×8.4 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 226 g | |
| Launch price | $699 | $999 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 8MP
- Front: 32MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE
- 6.5" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy S20 FE
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:09 hrs, total 33:23 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy S20 FE and Xiaomi 17 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy S20 FE by 75.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $300. Samsung Galaxy S20 FE was $300 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE (97/100 vs 58/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE (93/100 vs 26/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE (80/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (60/100 vs 40/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE by 39 points (89/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S20 FE has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 26/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 58/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S20 FE over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.