Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra vs Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
The Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra (2020) runs on the Samsung Exynos 990, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $1399 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads — 84/100 vs 39/100 (a 45-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,998,145 vs 901,346).
Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 39/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3998145 vs 901346
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1222
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 3060
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 2160Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Lighter: 219g vs 222g
- Cheaper: $999 vs $1399
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 4/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 72/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 45/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (26/100 vs 22/100)
- Better value for money (41/100 vs 13/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max scores 45 points higher (84/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 4/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 72/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (82/100 vs 45/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads (41/100 vs 13/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra (92/100 vs 4/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra (87/100 vs 72/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra (82/100 vs 45/100). In the "design" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max and the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra are nearly equal (26/100 vs 22/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra (41/100 vs 13/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra | Xiaomi 17 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 990 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 901346 | 3998145 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1222 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3060 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 2160 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 159 | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 40 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 16, HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 162.9×77.6×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 222 g | 219 g | |
| Price | $1399 | $999 |
Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 40MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 2160 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max
- 7500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:28 hrs, total 36:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra and Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra by 77.5% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $400. Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is cheaper by $400.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra (92/100 vs 4/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra (87/100 vs 72/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra (82/100 vs 45/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max and the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra are nearly equal (26/100 vs 22/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra (41/100 vs 13/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra by 45 points (84/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra and the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 72/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max leads on performance (92/100 vs 4/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra over the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max?
The Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 17 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.