Samsung Galaxy Note 20 5G (SM-N981U) vs Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro (Global 128GB)
Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Note 20 5G vs Xiaomi Poco X3 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)
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6.67"
IPS
IPS
1080x2400
48
MP
MP
20mp
6GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
5160
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy Note 20 5G (SM-N981U)
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25 Common items in both devices |
128GB (103GB available) / 128GB (106GB available) |
Plastic body, glass front |
16 million |
1080x2400 pixels |
PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras / PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
HDR photo/video on both cameras / HDR photo on both cameras |
f/1.8 (aperture) |
+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 Poco X3 Pro (Global 128GB) | |
Model | Galaxy Note 20 5G (SM-N981U) | Poco X3 Pro (Global 128GB) |
Other model names | Galaxy Note20 SM-N981U (Snapdragon) - US Carriers | POCO X3 Pro M2102J20SG NFC (128GB+6GB RAM) |
Country or region available | USA | (Global, International) |
Brand | Samsung | Xiaomi |
Release date | 8/21/2020, Announced: 8/5/2020 | 3/24/2021, Announced: 3/22/2021 |
Depth | 8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches) | 9.4 millimeters (0.37 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 75.2 x 161.6 millimeters (2.96 x 6.36 in) | 76.8 x 165.3 millimeters (3.02 x 6.51 in) |
Weight | 194 grams (6.79 ounces) | 215 grams (7.53 ounces) |
Build, materials | Plastic body, glass front | Plastic body, glass front |
Protection against water and others | IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant | IP53 certified: protection against dust and splashing |
📲 Display | ||
Galaxy Note 20 5G (SM-N981U) | Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro (Global 128GB) | |
Display type | Super AMOLED Plus | TFT IPS LCD |
Screen size | 6.7" inches | 6.67" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~89.2% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~84.6% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1080x2400 pixels (20:9) | 1080x2400 pixels (20:9) |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 393 PPI | 395 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 5 | Gorilla Glass 6 |
Refresh rate | 60Hz | 120Hz |
Display features | HDR10+ Always-On Display | 450nits[typ] HDR10 |
🤖 Operating System | ||
Galaxy Note 20 5G (SM-N981U) | Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro (Global 128GB) | |
System version | Android 10 | Android 11 |
Firmware update | Android 13 | Android 13 |
User Interface | One UI 2.5 / 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.0 | MIUI 12.5 / 13 / 14 |
⚙️ Processor | ||
Galaxy Note 20 5G (SM-N981U) | Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro (Global 128GB) | |
Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+ (SM8250-AB) (7nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 860 (SM8150-AC) (7nm) |
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 2.96GHz Kryo 485 Gold (Single-core) 3x 2.42GHz Kryo 485 Gold (Triple-core) 4x 1.78GHz Kryo 485 Silver (Quad-core) |
GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 650 (250-646MHz) | Qualcomm Adreno 640 (250-672MHz) |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | AnTuTu: 483527 (v8) Geekbench: 2574 (v5.1) GFXBench: 38fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
Galaxy Note 20 5G (SM-N981U) | Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro (Global 128GB) | |
RAM memory | 8GB LPDDR5 | 6GB LPDDR4X |
Internal storage | 128GB (103GB available) UFS 3.0 | 128GB (106GB available) UFS 3.1 |
External storage | Not supported | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
Galaxy Note 20 5G (SM-N981U) | Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro (Global 128GB) | |
Dual-SIM | Not supported | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot) |
SIM card | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 5000/1024 Mbps | 800/150 Mbps |
Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G | 2G, 3G, 4G |
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 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | 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 Cat15/13 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) |
Primary 5G network | SA/NSA/Sub6 (2, 5, 41, 66, 71) mmWave (260, 261) | Not supported |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6 | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A |
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 | LTE Cat15/13 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) |
Secondary data network | Not supported | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A |
📷 Camera | ||
Galaxy Note 20 5G (SM-N981U) | Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro (Global 128GB) | |
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 | (quad camera) 48 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.2119°1.0µm 2MP macro f/2.4 2MP depth f/2.4 |
Main camera resolution | 4032x3024 pixels | 8000x6000 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | 8K UHD (7680x4320) 24 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps |
Flash | LED flash | Dual-LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/1.8 (aperture) | f/1.8 (aperture) |
Focal length | 26mm lens | feature not registered |
Sensor size | 1/1.76" inches | 1/2" inches |
Pixel size | 1.8µm pixel | 0.8µm pixel |
Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras | PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | OIS: Optical stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization |
Zoom | Digital and optical zoom | Only digital zoom |
Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
BSI sensor | Supported | Not supported |
HDR | HDR photo/video on both cameras | HDR photo on both cameras |
Camera extras | 4K@60fps 1080p@240fps 720p@960fps | 1080p@960fps |
📸 Front camera | ||
Galaxy Note 20 5G (SM-N981U) | Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro (Global 128GB) | |
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 | feature not registered |
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 Poco X3 Pro (Global 128GB) | |
Loudspeaker | Stereo sound 32-bit/384kHz Dolby Atmos Tuned by AKG | Stereo sound with dual speakers |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
Radio | FM | FM |
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 Poco X3 Pro (Global 128GB) | |
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 | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | USB Type-C (reversible) | USB Type-C (reversible) |
Bluetooth | 5.0 + A2DP/LE | 5.0 + 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 [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot |
DLNA | Supported | Not supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou |
NFC | Supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
Galaxy Note 20 5G (SM-N981U) | Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro (Global 128GB) | |
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 (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
Galaxy Note 20 5G (SM-N981U) | Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro (Global 128GB) | |
Battery type | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 4300 mAh | 5160 mAh |
Charger, watts | 25W Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 3.0 | 33W Wired fast charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | 15W Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA) 4.5W Reverse wireless charging | Not supported |
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 Poco X3 Pro (Global 128GB) | |
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: Phantom Black, Frost Blue, Metal Bronze • Silicone Case included • Cooling up to 6 °C • LiquidCool 1.0 Plus |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
Galaxy Note 20 5G (SM-N981U) | Xiaomi Poco X3 Pro (Global 128GB) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | 0.78W/kg (head), 0.92W/kg (body) | 0.99W/kg (head), 0.67W/kg (body) |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | 0.57W/kg (head), 0.9W/kg (body) |