Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra vs Xiaomi 17T Pro
The Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra (2020) runs on the Samsung Exynos 990, while the Xiaomi 17T Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $1399 and $899. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads — 82/100 vs 64/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17T Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17T Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,176,468 vs 901,346); the Xiaomi 17T Pro is noticeably lighter (205g vs 222g).
Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (73/100 vs 63/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3176468 vs 901346
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 1222
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 3060
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Lighter: 205g vs 222g
- Cheaper at launch: $899 vs $1399
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 58/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 56/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 88/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 37/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra vs the Xiaomi 17T Pro, the Xiaomi 17T Pro scores 18 points higher (82/100 vs 64/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads (92/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra leads (73/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro leads (87/100 vs 56/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra — 34/100, Xiaomi 17T Pro — 76/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra (92/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 88/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra is a bit better (73/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra (87/100 vs 56/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra (54/100 vs 37/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra | Xiaomi 17T Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 990 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 901346 | 3176468 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1222 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3060 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3200x1440 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 40 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Weight | 222 g | 205 g | |
| Launch price | $1399 | $899 |
Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 48MP
- Front: 40MP
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Xiaomi 17T Pro
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 18:30 hrs, total 36:42 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra and Xiaomi 17T Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17T Pro leads Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra by 71.6% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $500. Xiaomi 17T Pro was $500 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra (92/100 vs 58/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 88/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra is a bit better (73/100 vs 63/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra (87/100 vs 56/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17T Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra (54/100 vs 37/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Xiaomi 17T Pro is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra and the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 64/100, the Xiaomi 17T Pro — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra leads on camera score (73/100 vs 63/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra or the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Xiaomi 17T Pro leads on performance (92/100 vs 58/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra over the Xiaomi 17T Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 17T Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.