Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra vs Xiaomi 17 Pro
The Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra (2020) runs on the Samsung Exynos 990, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $1399 and $825. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads — 86/100 vs 64/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro has the bigger battery (6300 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,569,354 vs 901,346); the Xiaomi 17 Pro is noticeably lighter (192g vs 222g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra
Xiaomi 17 Pro
What makes Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Better display (88/100 vs 85/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3569354 vs 901346
- Better Geekbench Single: 3310 vs 1222
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10070 vs 3060
- Bigger battery: 6300 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Lighter: 192g vs 222g
- Cheaper at launch: $825 vs $1399
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 58/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 73/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 56/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 37/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro, the Xiaomi 17 Pro scores 22 points higher (86/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (95/100 vs 58/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (84/100 vs 56/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra — 38/100, Xiaomi 17 Pro — 86/100; 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 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra (95/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra and the Xiaomi 17 Pro are nearly equal (88/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (81/100 vs 73/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra (84/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra (64/100 vs 37/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra | Xiaomi 17 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 990 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 901346 | 3569354 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1222 | 3310 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3060 | 10070 | |
| Display | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 2656x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6300 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 50W | |
| 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 | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 151.1×71.8×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 222 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $1399 | $825 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 40MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6300 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra and Xiaomi 17 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro leads Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra by 74.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $574. Xiaomi 17 Pro was $574 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra (95/100 vs 58/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra and the Xiaomi 17 Pro are nearly equal (88/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is a bit better (81/100 vs 73/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra (84/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra (64/100 vs 37/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra by 22 points (86/100 vs 64/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra and the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on camera score (81/100 vs 73/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 58/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra over the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.