Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra vs Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra (2020) and the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra (2025) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra leads — 39/100 vs 5/100 (a 34-point difference).

The Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra by 34 points (39/100 vs 5/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra
Performance 4
Display 100
Camera 72
Battery 45
Design 22
Value for money 13
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 0
Design 50
Value for money 55
What makes Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra better?

  • Higher performance (4/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (72/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (45/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
What makes Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra better?

  • Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 22/100)
  • Better value for money (55/100 vs 13/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra vs the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra scores 34 points higher (39/100 vs 5/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra leads (72/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra leads (45/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra leads (55/100 vs 13/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra and the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra are nearly equal (4/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra (72/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra (45/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra (50/100 vs 22/100). In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra (55/100 vs 13/100).

Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra: The Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra is a better fit for everyday use.
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra: The Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra
Processor Samsung Exynos 990
AnTuTu 901346
Geekbench Single 1222
Geekbench Multi 3060
Display 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X 1.4" AMOLED
Resolution 3200x1440 466x466
Refresh rate 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh
Charging 45W
Wireless charging 15W 0W
Main camera 108 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 0 MP
Telephoto 48 MP 0 MP
Front camera 40 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 10
Brightness (peak) 1000 nits
NFC no
Protection IP68
Weight 222 g
Price $1399
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra
  • Main: 108MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 48MP
  • Front: 40MP
72
camera
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra
  • Main: —
  • Front: —
0
camera
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra
  • 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
  • Resolution: 3200x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra
  • 1.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 466x466
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • Wireless: 15W
45
battery
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra
  • No wireless charging
0
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra
$1399
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra and the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra are nearly equal (4/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra (72/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra (45/100 vs 0/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra (50/100 vs 22/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra (55/100 vs 13/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra or the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra?

The Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra by 34 points (39/100 vs 5/100).

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra and the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra?

The Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra — 5/100.

Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra or the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra?

The Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra leads on camera score (72/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra over the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra?

The Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra is a better fit for everyday use.