Samsung Galaxy Note 20 5G (SM-N981U) vs Xiaomi Mi 11 Pro (256GB/8GB)
Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Note 20 5G vs Xiaomi Mi 11 Pro phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.7"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1080x2400
12.2
MP
MP
10mp
8GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
4300
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
vs
6.81"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1440x3200
50
MP
MP
20mp
8GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
5000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Xiaomi Mi 11 Pro (256GB/8GB)
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25 Common items in both devices |
8GB LPDDR5 |
HDR10+ / Dolby Vision/HDR10+ |
Digital and optical zoom |
PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras / PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
OIS: Optical stabilization |
HDR photo/video on both cameras / HDR photo on both cameras |
8K UHD (7680x4320) |
+18 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
Galaxy Note 20 5G (SM-N981U) | Xiaomi Mi 11 Pro (256GB/8GB) | |
Model | Galaxy Note 20 5G (SM-N981U) | Xiaomi Mi 11 Pro (256GB/8GB) |
Other model names | Galaxy Note20 SM-N981U (Snapdragon) - US Carriers | 小米11 Pro (256GB+8GB RAM) |
Country or region available | USA | China |
Brand | Samsung | Xiaomi |
Release date | 8/21/2020, Announced: 8/5/2020 | 4/2/2021, Announced: 3/29/2021 |
Depth | 8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches) | 8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 75.2 x 161.6 millimeters (2.96 x 6.36 in) | 74.6 x 164.3 millimeters (2.94 x 6.47 in) |
Weight | 194 grams (6.79 ounces) | 208 grams (7.28 ounces) |
Build, materials | Plastic body, glass front | Aluminum frame, glass front/back |
Protection against water and others | IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant | Not supported |
📲 Display | ||
Galaxy Note 20 5G (SM-N981U) | Xiaomi Mi 11 Pro (256GB/8GB) | |
Display type | Super AMOLED Plus | AMOLED |
Screen size | 6.7" inches | 6.81" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~89.2% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~91.4% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1080x2400 pixels (20:9) | 1440x3200 pixels (20:9) |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 393 PPI | 515 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 1 billion |
Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 5 | Gorilla Glass Victus |
Refresh rate | 60Hz | 120Hz |
Display features | HDR10+ Always-On Display | 1500nits[peak] Dolby Vision/HDR10+ |
🤖 Operating System | ||
Galaxy Note 20 5G (SM-N981U) | Xiaomi Mi 11 Pro (256GB/8GB) | |
System version | Android 10 | Android 11 |
Firmware update | Android 13 | feature not registered |
User Interface | One UI 2.5 / 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.0 | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
Galaxy Note 20 5G (SM-N981U) | Xiaomi Mi 11 Pro (256GB/8GB) | |
Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+ (SM8250-AB) (7nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 (SM8350) (5nm) |
CPU | Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 3.09GHz Kryo 585 (Single-core) 3x 2.42GHz Kryo 585 (Triple-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 585 (Quad-core) | Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.84GHz Kryo 680 (Single-core) 3x 2.42GHz Kryo 680 (Triple-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 680 (Quad-core) |
GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 650 (250-646MHz) | Qualcomm Adreno 660 (840MHz) |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
Galaxy Note 20 5G (SM-N981U) | Xiaomi Mi 11 Pro (256GB/8GB) | |
RAM memory | 8GB LPDDR5 | 8GB LPDDR5 |
Internal storage | 128GB (103GB available) UFS 3.0 | 256GB (230GB available) UFS 3.1 |
External storage | Not supported | Not supported |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
Galaxy Note 20 5G (SM-N981U) | Xiaomi Mi 11 Pro (256GB/8GB) | |
Dual-SIM | Not supported | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card |
SIM card | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 5000/1024 Mbps | 2000/1024 Mbps |
Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G |
Frequency, bands | Expand band details Collapse details | |
GSM MHz band | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66, 71) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 48) VoLTE | LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42) VoLTE |
Primary 5G network | SA/NSA/Sub6 (2, 5, 41, 66, 71) mmWave (260, 261) | SA/NSA (1, 3, 28, 41, 77, 78, 79) |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6 | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA |
Secondary 2G network | Not supported | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Secondary 3G network | Not supported | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
Secondary 4G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary data network | Not supported | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+ |
📷 Camera | ||
Galaxy Note 20 5G (SM-N981U) | Xiaomi Mi 11 Pro (256GB/8GB) | |
Back camera (main camera) | (triple camera) 12.2 megapixels 64MP telephoto f/2.027mm1/1.72"0.8µmPDAFOIS3x-hybrid-zoom 12MP ultrawide f/2.2120°13mm1/2.55"1.4µm | (triple camera) 50 megapixels 8MP periscope telephoto 120mmPDAFOIS5x-optical-zoom 13MP ultrawide f/2.416mm123° |
Main camera resolution | 4032x3024 pixels | 8160x6120 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | 8K UHD (7680x4320) 24 fps | 8K UHD (7680x4320) 24 fps |
Flash | LED flash | Dual-LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/1.8 (aperture) | f/2.0 (aperture) |
Focal length | 26mm lens | 24mm lens |
Sensor size | 1/1.76" inches | 1/1.12" inches |
Pixel size | 1.8µm pixel | 1.4µm pixel |
Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras | PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | OIS: Optical stabilization | OIS: Optical stabilization |
Zoom | Digital and optical zoom | Digital and optical zoom |
Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
BSI sensor | Supported | Supported |
HDR | HDR photo/video on both cameras | HDR photo on both cameras |
Camera extras | 4K@60fps 1080p@240fps 720p@960fps | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
Galaxy Note 20 5G (SM-N981U) | Xiaomi Mi 11 Pro (256GB/8GB) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 10 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 3872x2592 pixels | 5184x3840 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/2.2 (aperture) | f/2.2 (aperture) |
Focal length | 26mm lens | 27mm lens |
Sensor size | 1/3.2" inches | 1/3.4" inches |
Pixel size | 1.22µm pixel | 0.8µm pixel |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
Galaxy Note 20 5G (SM-N981U) | Xiaomi Mi 11 Pro (256GB/8GB) | |
Loudspeaker | Stereo sound 32-bit/384kHz Dolby Atmos Tuned by AKG | Supported |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
Radio | FM | Not supported |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
Galaxy Note 20 5G (SM-N981U) | Xiaomi Mi 11 Pro (256GB/8GB) | |
USB | USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go |
Audio output | Type-C reversible connector | Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter |
TV output | USB Type-C (reversible) | USB Type-C (reversible) |
Bluetooth | 5.0 + A2DP/LE | 5.2 + A2DP/LE |
WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot |
DLNA | Supported | Supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC |
NFC | Supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
Galaxy Note 20 5G (SM-N981U) | Xiaomi Mi 11 Pro (256GB/8GB) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
Galaxy Note 20 5G (SM-N981U) | Xiaomi Mi 11 Pro (256GB/8GB) | |
Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 4300 mAh | 5000 mAh |
Charger, watts | 25W Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 3.0 | 67W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable Quick Charge 4+ USB Power Delivery 3.0 |
Inductive / wireless charging | 15W Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA) 4.5W Reverse wireless charging | 67W Qi wireless charging 10W Reverse wireless charging |
Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
Galaxy Note 20 5G (SM-N981U) | Xiaomi Mi 11 Pro (256GB/8GB) | |
Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands |
Messaging | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail |
Hands-free calling | Supported | Supported |
Video calling | Supported | Supported |
Ringtones | Polyphonic and customized | Polyphonic and customized |
Web browser | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 |
Antenna | Internal antenna | Internal antenna |
Qwerty physical keyboard | Not supported | Not supported |
Miscellaneous | • Colors: Mystic Gray, Mystic Green, Mystic Bronze, Mystic Red, Mystic Blue • Ultrasonic fingerprint sensor • Bixby • Samsung Wireless DeX • Samsung Pay (MST, NFC) • Stylus pen (Bluetooth integration) | • Colors: Black, Green, Purple • MIUI 12.5 • Screen protector included • Protective case included • 24-bit/192kHz audio • Tuned by Harman Kardon |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
Galaxy Note 20 5G (SM-N981U) | Xiaomi Mi 11 Pro (256GB/8GB) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | 0.78W/kg (head), 0.92W/kg (body) | feature not registered |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | feature not registered |