Samsung Galaxy S20+ vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)

The Samsung Galaxy S20+ (2020) runs on the Samsung Exynos 990, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $1199 and $892. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads — 87/100 vs 56/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 874,382); the Samsung Galaxy S20+ is noticeably lighter (188g vs 224g).

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S20+ by 31 points (87/100 vs 56/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy S20+
Performance 57
Display 90
Camera 42
Battery 42
Portability 72
Value for money 22
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
Performance 98
Display 81
Camera 87
Battery 83
Portability 42
Value for money 86
What makes Samsung Galaxy S20+ better?
  • Lighter: 188g vs 224g

  • Better display (90/100 vs 81/100)
  • Better portability (72/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 874382
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1222
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 3060
  • Bigger battery: 6800 vs 4500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 25W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
  • Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
  • Cheaper at launch: $892 vs $1199

  • Higher performance (98/100 vs 57/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 42/100)
  • Longer battery life (83/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S20+ vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 31 points higher (87/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (98/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (87/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (83/100 vs 42/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy S20+ — 22/100, Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 86/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S20+ (98/100 vs 57/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S20+ is a bit better (90/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S20+ (87/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S20+ (83/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S20+ significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (72/100 vs 42/100).

Samsung Galaxy S20+: The Samsung Galaxy S20+ is a better fit for everyday use.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China): The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Samsung Galaxy S20+ Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
Processor Samsung Exynos 990 Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 874382 3942923
Geekbench Single 1222 3640
Geekbench Multi 3060 11033
Display 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 3200x1440 1200x2608
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4500 mAh 6800 mAh
Charging 25W 90W
Wireless charging 15W 50W
Main camera 12 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 64 MP 200 MP
Front camera 10 MP 50 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 10 Android 16
NFC yes
Protection IP68/IP69
Dimensions 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm
Weight 188 g 224 g
Launch price $1199 $892
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S20+
  • Main: 12MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 10MP
42
camera
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S20+
  • 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
  • Resolution: 3200x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
  • 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2608
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy S20+
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless: 15W
42
battery
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
  • 6800 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
83
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Samsung Galaxy S20+ and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Samsung Galaxy S20+ Samsung Exynos 990
56/100
874382 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
87/100 +77.8%
3942923 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads Samsung Galaxy S20+ by 77.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Samsung Galaxy S20+
$1199
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
$892

Launch price difference: $307. Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) was $307 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S20+ (98/100 vs 57/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S20+ is a bit better (90/100 vs 81/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S20+ (87/100 vs 42/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S20+ (83/100 vs 42/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S20+ significantly outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (72/100 vs 42/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S20+ or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S20+ by 31 points (87/100 vs 56/100).

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S20+ and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Samsung Galaxy S20+ has a MobileRank rating of 56/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.

Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S20+ or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 42/100).

Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S20+ or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 57/100).

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S20+ over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?

The Samsung Galaxy S20+ is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.