Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G
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Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro+
#302Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G
Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro+
Performance
70.873.0
Camera
58.660.0
Display
88.588.5
Battery
73.567.5
Build
78.077.8
Overall
72.472.5
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G features a premium build with a stainless steel frame and Gorilla Glass Victus on both front and back, while the Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro+ offers a similar glass front but includes options for silicone polymer back.
- The Note20 Ultra has a larger 6.9-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with a higher resolution of 1440 x 3088 pixels, compared to the 6.67-inch AMOLED display of the Redmi Note 13 Pro+ at 1220 x 2712 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Note20 Ultra is powered by either the Exynos 990 or Snapdragon 865+, while the Redmi Note 13 Pro+ utilizes the Mediatek Dimensity 7200 Ultra, with the latter offering a more recent 4nm process.
- The camera system on the Redmi Note 13 Pro+ boasts a 200 MP main sensor, surpassing the Note20 Ultra's 108 MP, although both support OIS.
- Battery capacity is greater in the Redmi Note 13 Pro+ at 5000 mAh with faster 120W charging, while the Note20 Ultra has a 4500 mAh battery with 25W charging.
- Software-wise, the Note20 Ultra runs on Android 10 with One UI 5, upgradable to Android 13, whereas the Redmi Note 13 Pro+ ships with Android 13 and promises up to three major upgrades.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G
Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro+
General
Release Date
2020, August 05
2023, September 21
Announced
2020, August 05
2023, September 21
Description
Also available with 4G/LTE onlyVersions: SM-N986B (International); SM-N986U (USA); SM-N986U1 (USA unlocked); SM-N986W (Canada); SM-N9860 (China); SM-N986N (Korea)
Also kwown as Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro Plus 5G
Display
Size
6.9"
6.67"
Type
Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+
AMOLED, 68B colors, 120Hz, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, 1800 nits (peak)
Resolution
1440 x 3088 pixels, 19.3:9 ratio (~496 ppi density)
1220 x 2712 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~446 ppi density)
PPI
1440
1220
Refresh Rate
120Hz
120Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✓
✓
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus
Performance
Chipset
Exynos 990 (7 nm+) - GlobalQualcomm SM8250 Snapdragon 865 5G+ (7 nm+) - USA
Mediatek Dimensity 7200 Ultra (4 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.73 GHz Mongoose M5 & 2x2.50 GHz Cortex-A76 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) - GlobalOcta-core (1x3.0 GHz Kryo 585 & 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A77 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55) - USA
Octa-core (2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510)
GPU
Mali-G77 MP11 - GlobalAdreno 650 - USA
Mali-G610 MC4
Memory
128GB 8GB RAM, 128GB 12GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM
256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 8GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
No
Camera
Main Camera
108 MP
200 MP
Main Camera Details
108 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.33", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS12 MP, f/3.0, 120mm (periscope telephoto), 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 5x optical zoom, 50x hybrid zoom12 MP, f/2.2, 120˚, 13mm (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm
200 MP, f/1.7, 23mm (wide), 1/1.4", 0.56µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS8 MP, f/2.2, 16mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
Front Camera
10 MP
16 MP
Front Camera Details
10 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3.2", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF
16 MP, f/2.4, (wide)
Video Recording
8K@24fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 720p@960fps, HDR10+, stereo sound rec., gyro-EIS & OIS
4K@24/30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS
Selfie Video
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps
1080p@30/60fps
OIS
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4500 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 4500 mAh
Li-Po 5000 mAh
Charging Details
25W wired, PD3.015W wireless (Qi)4.5W reverse wireless
120W wired, PD3.0, 100% in 19 min
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✓
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
164.8 x 77.2 x 8.1 mm (6.49 x 3.04 x 0.32 in)
161.4 x 74.2 x 8.9 mm (6.35 x 2.92 x 0.35 in)
Weight
208 g
199 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus), stainless steel frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), glass back or silicone polymer back (eco leather)
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Mystic Bronze, Mystic Black, Mystic White
Midnight Black (Fushion Black), Moonlight White (Fushion White), Aurora Purple, Fushion Purple, Camo Green
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM +eSIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM +eSIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (7CA) Cat20 2000/200 Mbps, 5G
HSPA, LTE (CA), 5G
5G
✓
✓
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX
5.3, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 3.2, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS
Software
Operating System
Android 10, upgradable to Android 13, One UI 5
Android 13, up to 3 major Android upgrades, HyperOS
OS Version
Android 10, upgradable to Android 13, One UI 5
Android 13, up to 3 major Android upgrades, HyperOS
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
No
No