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Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G (SM-N986U 128GB) vs Xiaomi Mi 4 (TD-LTE 16GB)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G vs Xiaomi Mi 4 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Xiaomi Mi 4 X Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G (SM-N986U 128GB) 32Points
6.9"
AMOLED

1440x3088

108
MP

10mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

4500
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
5"
IPS

1080x1920

13
MP

8mp

2GB
RAM

Quad-core

3080
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G (SM-N986U 128GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G (SM-N986U 128GB)} 32 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G (SM-N986U 128GB) vs Mi 4 (TD-LTE 16GB)} 3 Advantages Xiaomi Mi 4 (TD-LTE 16GB)
+3.09GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)61%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2.5GHz 32bit Quad-core
+12GB LPDDR55 times
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs2GB LPDDR3
+128GB (103GB available)7 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs16GB (13GB available)
+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage
More external storage for files using memory cards
vsNot supported
+8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)10%
Thinner
vs8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+Dynamic AMOLEDAdvantage
Dynamic AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
+1440x3088 pixels114%
Higher resolution screen
vs1080x1920 pixels
+494 PPI12%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs441 PPI
+6.9"38%
Larger screen
vs5"
+(triple camera) 108MP + 12MP + 12MP9 times
Higher resolution main camera
vs(back) 13MP
+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
vsOnly digital zoom
+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage
Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
vsEIS: Digital stabilization
+BSI sensorAdvantage
The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
vsNot supported
+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage
The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
vsHDR photo/video only main camera
+1/1.33" inches126%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
vs1/3" inches
+(front) 10MP26%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 8MP
+8K UHD (7680x4320)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the primary camera
vs4K UHD (3840x2160)
+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
vs(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+Android 13Advantage
Android 13 is newer and safer
vsAndroid 6.0.1 Marshmallow
+5G Sub6Advantage
The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster
vs4G TD-LTE
+(5G Sub6) 5000 Mbps49 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G TD-LTE) 100 Mbps
+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Face unlock 2DAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+UWB (Ultra Wideband)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+4500 mAh46%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs3080 mAh
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster
vs802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]
+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs4.0 + A2DP
+USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
vsMicroUSB 2.0
+Type-CAdvantage
Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
vsMicroUSB 2.0
+Gorilla Glass VictusAdvantage
Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys
vsNot supported
+IP68 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
208 grams (7.28 ounces)vs+149 grams (5.22 ounces)40%
Lighter
LED flashvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
Type-C reversible connectorvs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores

21 Common items in both devices
16 million
PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras / Autofocus
f/1.8 (aperture)
Capacitive
Multitouch
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
+14 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G (SM-N986U 128GB)Xiaomi Mi 4 (TD-LTE 16GB)
ModelGalaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G (SM-N986U 128GB)Xiaomi Mi 4 (TD-LTE 16GB)
Other model namesGalaxy Note20 Ultra SM-N986U (Snapdragon) - US CarriersXiaomi Mi4 4G TD-LTE for China, Xiaomi Leo
Country or region availableUSA
USA
China
China
BrandSamsungXiaomi
Release date8/21/2020, Announced: 8/5/20208/1/2014
Depth8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)77.2 x 164.8 millimeters (3.04 x 6.49 in)68.5 x 139.2 millimeters (2.7 x 5.48 in)
Weight208 grams (7.28 ounces)149 grams (5.22 ounces)
Build, materialsStainless steel body, glass front/backfeature not registered
Protection against water and othersIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistantNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G (SM-N986U 128GB)Xiaomi Mi 4 (TD-LTE 16GB)
Display typeDynamic AMOLEDTFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD
Screen size6.9" inches5" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~92.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~72.3% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1440x3088 pixels1080x1920 pixels
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)494 PPI441 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass VictusNot supported
Refresh rate120Hzfeature not registered
Display features1500nits[peak]
HDR10+
Always-On Display
120Hz@FHD
60Hz@QHD
feature not registered

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G (SM-N986U 128GB)Xiaomi Mi 4 (TD-LTE 16GB)
System versionAndroid 10Android 4.4.3 KitKat
Firmware updateAndroid 13Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
User InterfaceOne UI 2.5 / 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.0feature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G (SM-N986U 128GB)Xiaomi Mi 4 (TD-LTE 16GB)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+ (SM8250-AB) (7nm)32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974-AC (28nm)
CPUOcta-core, 3 processors:
1x 3.09GHz Kryo 585 (Single-core)
3x 2.42GHz Kryo 585 (Triple-core)
4x 1.8GHz Kryo 585 (Quad-core)
Quad-core, 1 processor:
4x 2.5GHz Krait 400 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerQualcomm Adreno 650 (250-646MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 330 578Mhz
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 508760 (v8)
Geekbench: 2603 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 42fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
feature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G (SM-N986U 128GB)Xiaomi Mi 4 (TD-LTE 16GB)
RAM memory12GB LPDDR52GB LPDDR3
Internal storage128GB (103GB available)
UFS 3.0
16GB (13GB available)
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Not supported

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G (SM-N986U 128GB)Xiaomi Mi 4 (TD-LTE 16GB)
Dual-SIMNot supportedNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
micro-SIM (3FF)
Maximum Download / Upload5000/1024 Mbps100/50 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G, 5G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 46)
VoLTE
TD-LTE 1900/2300/2500/2600 (Bands 38,39,40,41)
Primary 5G networkSA/NSA/Sub6 (2, 5, 41, 66, 71)
mmWave (260, 261)
Not supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, TD-HSDPA, TD-LTE
Secondary 2G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 3G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary 4G networkNot supportedNot supported
Secondary data networkNot supportedNot supported

📷 Camera

Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G (SM-N986U 128GB)Xiaomi Mi 4 (TD-LTE 16GB)
Back camera (main camera)(triple camera)
108 megapixels
12MP periscope telephoto f/3.0120mm1.0µmPDAFOIS5x-optical-zoom50x-hybrid-zoom
12MP ultrawide f/2.2120°13mm1/2.55"1.4µm
13 megapixels
Main camera resolution12000x9000 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)8K UHD (7680x4320) 24 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length26mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/1.33" inches1/3" inches
Pixel size0.8µm pixel1.12µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus on both camerasAutofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilization
ZoomDigital and optical zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedNot supported
HDRHDR photo/video on both camerasHDR photo/video only main camera
Camera extras4K@60fps
1080p@240fps
720p@960fps
feature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G (SM-N986U 128GB)Xiaomi Mi 4 (TD-LTE 16GB)
Front camera (secondary)10 megapixels8 megapixels
Front camera resolution3872x2592 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)4K UHD (3840x2160)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length26mm (lens)feature not registered
Sensor size1/3.2" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.22µm pixelfeature not registered

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G (SM-N986U 128GB)Xiaomi Mi 4 (TD-LTE 16GB)
LoudspeakerStereo sound
32-bit/384kHz
Dolby Atmos
Tuned by AKG
Supported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, DivX, XviD, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G (SM-N986U 128GB)Xiaomi Mi 4 (TD-LTE 16GB)
USBUSB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoMicroUSB 2.0
Audio outputType-C reversible connector3.5mm jack
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)Micro-B USB MHL
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE4.0 + A2DP
WiFi802.11 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)
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedSupported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G (SM-N986U 128GB)Xiaomi Mi 4 (TD-LTE 16GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock 2D
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
UWB (Ultra Wideband)
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G (SM-N986U 128GB)Xiaomi Mi 4 (TD-LTE 16GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity4500 mAh3080 mAh
Charger, watts25W Wired fast charging
USB Power Delivery 3.0
Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging15W Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)
4.5W Reverse wireless charging
feature not registered
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registered280 hours (11.7 days)

➕ Other features

Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G (SM-N986U 128GB)Xiaomi Mi 4 (TD-LTE 16GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (Swype), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Mystic Black, Mystic Bronze, Mystic White
• Ultrasonic fingerprint sensor
• Bixby
• Samsung Wireless DeX
• Samsung Pay (MST, NFC)
• Stylus pen (Bluetooth integration)
• Colors: Black, White
• USB OTG On-The-Go 1.3
• MI UI 5.0
• WiFi display
• Java framework

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G (SM-N986U 128GB)Xiaomi Mi 4 (TD-LTE 16GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)0.83W/kg (head), 1.04W/kg (body)feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
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