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Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra (SM-N985F/DS) vs Xiaomi Redmi K30 (64GB)

Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra vs Xiaomi Redmi K30 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Xiaomi Redmi K30 X Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra (SM-N985F/DS) 28Points
6.9"
AMOLED

1440x3088

108
MP

10mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4500
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
6.67"
IPS

1080x2400

64
MP

20mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

4500
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra (SM-N985F/DS)

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 (SM-N985F/DS)} 28 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra (SM-N985F/DS) vs Redmi K30 (64GB)} 5 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi K30 (64GB)
+2.73GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)16%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2.2GHz 64bit Octa-core (8nm)
+8GB LPDDR533%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
vs6GB LPDDR4X
+256GB (221GB available)4 times
More internal storage for applications and files
vs64GB (49GB available)
+UFS 3.0Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vsUFS 2.1
+8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)9%
Thinner
vs8.79 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+Stainless steel body, glass front/backAdvantage
More resistant material
vsAluminum frame, glass front/back
+Dynamic AMOLEDAdvantage
Dynamic AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
vsTFT IPS LCD
+HDR10+Advantage
The HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details
vsHDR10
+1440x3088 pixels72%
Higher resolution screen
vs1080x2400 pixels
+494 PPI25%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
vs395 PPI
+6.9"3%
Larger screen
vs6.67"
+(triple camera) 108MP + 12MP + 12MP74%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(quad camera) 64MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP
+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
+1/1.33" inches29%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
vs1/1.72" inches
+f/1.8 (aperture)6%
Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
vsf/1.9 (aperture)
+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 11
+(4G LTE-A) 2000 Mbps150%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE-A) 800 Mbps
+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+UWB (Ultra Wideband)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)Advantage
Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
vsNot supported
+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]
+DLNAAdvantage
With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
vsNot supported
+USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
vsUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
+IP68 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example
vsNot supported
LED flashvs+Dual-LED flashAdvantage
The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light
(front) 10MPvs+(dual front camera) 20MP + 2MP118%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
25Wvs+27W8%
More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.
Type-C reversible connectorvs+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
Not supportedvs+FM (RDS)Advantage
The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general

24 Common items in both devices
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC / Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC
208 grams (7.28 ounces)
120Hz
16 million
PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras / PDAF: phase detection autofocus
HDR photo/video on both cameras / HDR photo on both cameras
4G LTE-A
+17 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Galaxy Note 20 Ultra (SM-N985F/DS)Redmi K30 (64GB)
ModelGalaxy Note 20 Ultra (SM-N985F/DS)Redmi K30 (64GB)
Other model namesGalaxy Note20 Ultra 4G-LTE SM-N985F/Dual-SIM (Exynos)Xiaomi Redmi K30 (64GB + 6GB RAM), M1912G7BC, M1912G7BE
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandSamsungXiaomi
Release date8/21/2020, Announced: 8/5/202012/1/2019
Depth8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)8.79 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)77.2 x 164.8 millimeters (3.04 x 6.49 in)76.6 x 165.3 millimeters (3.02 x 6.51 in)
Weight208 grams (7.28 ounces)208 grams (7.28 ounces)
Build, materialsStainless steel body, glass front/backAluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistantNot supported

📲 Display

Galaxy Note 20 Ultra (SM-N985F/DS)Redmi K30 (64GB)
Display typeDynamic AMOLEDTFT IPS LCD
Screen size6.9" inches6.67" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~92.5% (screen-to-body ratio)~84.8% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1440x3088 pixels1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)494 PPI395 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass VictusGorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate120Hz120Hz
Display features1500nits[peak]
HDR10+
Always-On Display
120Hz@FHD
60Hz@QHD
HDR10

🤖 Operating System

Galaxy Note 20 Ultra (SM-N985F/DS)Redmi K30 (64GB)
System versionAndroid 10Android 10
Firmware updateAndroid 13Android 11
User InterfaceOne UI 2.5 / 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.0feature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Galaxy Note 20 Ultra (SM-N985F/DS)Redmi K30 (64GB)
Chipset64bit: Samsung Exynos 990 (7nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G (SM7150-AB) (8nm)
CPUOcta-core, 3 processors:
2x 2.73GHz Mongoose M5 (Dual-core)
2x 2.5GHz ARM Cortex-A76 (Dual-core)
4x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.2GHz Kryo 470 Gold (Dual-core)
6x 1.8GHz Kryo 470 Silver (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-G77 MP11 (800MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 618 (700MHz)
Performance (benchmark)feature not registeredfeature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Galaxy Note 20 Ultra (SM-N985F/DS)Redmi K30 (64GB)
RAM memory8GB LPDDR56GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage256GB (221GB available)
UFS 3.0
64GB (49GB available)
UFS 2.1
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
Until 512GB microSD, microSDXC
(hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Galaxy Note 20 Ultra (SM-N985F/DS)Redmi K30 (64GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload2000/316 Mbps800/150 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 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, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
TD-SCDMA 1900/2000
UMTS 850/900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE
LTE Cat15/13 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 8)
TD-LTE (Bands 34, 38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedNot supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100Not supported
Secondary 4G networkLTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 66)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Not supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE

📷 Camera

Galaxy Note 20 Ultra (SM-N985F/DS)Redmi K30 (64GB)
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
(quad camera)
64 megapixels
8MP ultrawide f/2.213mm1/4.0"1.12µm
2MP macro f/2.41/5.0"1.75µm
2MP depth f/2.4
Main camera resolution12000x9000 pixels10120x6328 pixels
Video recording (primary)8K UHD (7680x4320) 24 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashLED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/1.8 (aperture)f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length26mm lens26mm lens
Sensor size1/1.33" inches1/1.72" inches
Pixel size0.8µm pixel0.8µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus on both camerasPDAF: phase detection autofocus
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 on both cameras
Camera extras4K@60fps
1080p@240fps
720p@960fps
feature not registered

📸 Front camera

Galaxy Note 20 Ultra (SM-N985F/DS)Redmi K30 (64GB)
Front camera (secondary)10 megapixels(dual front camera)
20 megapixels
2MP depth f/2.41/5"1.75µm
Front camera resolution3872x2592 pixels5184x3840 pixels
Video recording (secondary)4K UHD (3840x2160)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length26mm lens27mm lens
Sensor size1/3.2" inches1/3.4" inches
Pixel size1.22µm pixel0.8µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Galaxy Note 20 Ultra (SM-N985F/DS)Redmi K30 (64GB)
LoudspeakerStereo sound
32-bit/384kHz
Dolby Atmos
Tuned by AKG
Supported
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedFM (RDS)
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Galaxy Note 20 Ultra (SM-N985F/DS)Redmi K30 (64GB)
USBUSB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio outputType-C reversible connector3.5mm jack
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)Not supported
Bluetooth5.0 + A2DP/LE5.0 + A2DP/LE
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) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedNot supported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedSupported

🧭 Sensors

Galaxy Note 20 Ultra (SM-N985F/DS)Redmi K30 (64GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
ANT+
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
UWB (Ultra Wideband)
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Galaxy Note 20 Ultra (SM-N985F/DS)Redmi K30 (64GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity4500 mAh4500 mAh
Charger, watts25W Wired fast charging
USB Power Delivery 3.0
27W Wired fast charging
Inductive / wireless charging15W Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)
4.5W Reverse wireless charging
Not supported
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Galaxy Note 20 Ultra (SM-N985F/DS)Redmi K30 (64GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), 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 DeX
• Samsung Pay (MST, NFC)
• Stylus pen (Bluetooth integration)
• Colors: Blue, Red, Purple
• MIUI 11, 12
• Game Turbo 2.0
• 24-bit/192kHz audio

☢️ Radiation rate

Galaxy Note 20 Ultra (SM-N985F/DS)Redmi K30 (64GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.315W/kg (head), 1.47W/kg (body)feature not registered
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