Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra
The Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra (2020) runs on the Samsung Exynos 990, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $1399 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads — 82/100 vs 39/100 (a 43-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,593,401 vs 901,346).
Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 222g vs 226g
- Better design/ergonomics (22/100 vs 17/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3593401 vs 901346
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1222
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 3060
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 45W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Cheaper: $999 vs $1399
- Higher performance (87/100 vs 4/100)
- Better camera (93/100 vs 72/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 45/100)
- Better value for money (41/100 vs 13/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 43 points higher (82/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (87/100 vs 4/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (93/100 vs 72/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (72/100 vs 45/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (41/100 vs 13/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra (87/100 vs 4/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra (93/100 vs 72/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra (72/100 vs 45/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra is a bit better (22/100 vs 17/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra (41/100 vs 13/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 990 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 901346 | 3593401 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1222 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3060 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 166 | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 40 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 222 g | 226 g | |
| Price | $1399 | $999 |
Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 40MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:09 hrs, total 33:23 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra and Xiaomi 17 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra by 74.9% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $400. Xiaomi 17 Ultra is cheaper by $400.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra (87/100 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 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra (93/100 vs 72/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra (72/100 vs 45/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra is a bit better (22/100 vs 17/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra (41/100 vs 13/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra by 43 points (82/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 72/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on performance (87/100 vs 4/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.