Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra vs Xiaomi 17
The Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra (2020) runs on the Samsung Exynos 990, while the Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $1399 and $709. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 64/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,207,732 vs 901,346); the Xiaomi 17 is noticeably lighter (191g vs 222g).
Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra
Xiaomi 17
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Better display (88/100 vs 85/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3207732 vs 901346
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 1222
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 3060
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Lighter: 191g vs 222g
- Cheaper at launch: $709 vs $1399
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 58/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 73/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 56/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 37/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 23 points higher (87/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 58/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 56/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra — 34/100, Xiaomi 17 — 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 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 are nearly equal (88/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (81/100 vs 73/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra (87/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra (63/100 vs 37/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 990 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 901346 | 3207732 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1222 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3060 | 10162 | |
| Display | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 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 | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 222 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | $1399 | $709 |
Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 40MP
Xiaomi 17
- 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
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Xiaomi 17
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra by 71.9% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $690. Xiaomi 17 was $690 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 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 are nearly equal (88/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 is a bit better (81/100 vs 73/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra (87/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra (63/100 vs 37/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra by 23 points (87/100 vs 64/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra and the Xiaomi 17?
The Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 73/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 58/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra over the Xiaomi 17?
The Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.