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).
Samsung Galaxy S20+
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Lighter: 188g vs 224g
- Better display (90/100 vs 81/100)
- Better portability (72/100 vs 42/100)
- 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)
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).
| 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 |
Samsung Galaxy S20+
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 10MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy S20+
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S20+
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Samsung Galaxy S20+ and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads Samsung Galaxy S20+ by 77.8% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $307. Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) was $307 cheaper at launch.
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).
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.