Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro (256GB/8GB) vs Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G (SM-N986U 128GB)
Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.67"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1080x2340
108
MP
MP
20mp
8GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
4500
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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6.9"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1440x3088
108
MP
MP
10mp
12GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
4500
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G (SM-N986U 128GB)
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32 Common items in both devices |
UFS 3.0 |
208 grams (7.28 ounces) |
Super AMOLED / Dynamic AMOLED |
HDR10+ |
16 million |
Digital and optical zoom |
LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras |
+25 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro (256GB/8GB) | Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G (SM-N986U 128GB) | |
Model | Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro (256GB/8GB) | Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G (SM-N986U 128GB) |
Other model names | Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro 5G M2001J1G (256GB + 8GB RAM) | Galaxy Note20 Ultra SM-N986U (Snapdragon) - US Carriers |
Country or region available | (Global, International) | USA |
Brand | Xiaomi | Samsung |
Release date | 2/13/2020 | 8/21/2020, Announced: 8/5/2020 |
Depth | 9 millimeters (0.35 inches) | 8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 74.8 x 162.5 millimeters (2.94 x 6.4 in) | 77.2 x 164.8 millimeters (3.04 x 6.49 in) |
Weight | 208 grams (7.28 ounces) | 208 grams (7.28 ounces) |
Build, materials | Aluminum frame, glass front/back | Stainless steel body, glass front/back |
Protection against water and others | Not supported | IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant |
📲 Display | ||
Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro (256GB/8GB) | Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G (SM-N986U 128GB) | |
Display type | Super AMOLED | Dynamic AMOLED |
Screen size | 6.67" inches | 6.9" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~89.8% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~92.5% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9) | 1440x3088 pixels |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 386 PPI | 494 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 5 | Gorilla Glass Victus |
Refresh rate | 90Hz | 120Hz |
Display features | 500nits[typ] HDR10+ | 1500nits[peak] HDR10+ Always-On Display 120Hz@FHD 60Hz@QHD |
🤖 Operating System | ||
Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro (256GB/8GB) | Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G (SM-N986U 128GB) | |
System version | Android 10 | Android 10 |
Firmware update | Android 11 | Android 13 |
User Interface | feature not registered | One UI 2.5 / 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.0 |
⚙️ Processor | ||
Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro (256GB/8GB) | Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G (SM-N986U 128GB) | |
Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 (SM8250) (7nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+ (SM8250-AB) (7nm) |
CPU | Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.84GHz Kryo 585 (Single-core) 3x 2.42GHz Kryo 585 (Triple-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 585 (Quad-core) | 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) |
GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 650 (250-587MHz) | Qualcomm Adreno 650 (250-646MHz) |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | AnTuTu: 508760 (v8) Geekbench: 2603 (v5.1) GFXBench: 42fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro (256GB/8GB) | Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G (SM-N986U 128GB) | |
RAM memory | 8GB LPDDR5 | 12GB LPDDR5 |
Internal storage | 256GB (230GB available) UFS 3.0 | 128GB (103GB available) UFS 3.0 |
External storage | Not supported | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro (256GB/8GB) | Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G (SM-N986U 128GB) | |
Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card | Not supported |
SIM card | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 2000/1024 Mbps | 5000/1024 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 | 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 VoLTE Global version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 32) TD-LTE (38, 40) China version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) | LTE 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 |
Primary 5G network | Global version: SA/NSA (1, 3, 7, 28, 77, 78) China version: SA/NSA (1, 3, 41, 78, 79) | SA/NSA/Sub6 (2, 5, 41, 66, 71) mmWave (260, 261) |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6 |
Secondary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | Not supported |
Secondary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | Not supported |
Secondary 4G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+ | Not supported |
📷 Camera | ||
Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro (256GB/8GB) | Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G (SM-N986U 128GB) | |
Back camera (main camera) | (quad camera) 108 megapixels 12MP telephoto f/2.050mm1/2.55"1.4µmPDAF2x-optical-zoom 8MP telephoto f/2.01.0µmPDAFOIS3.7x-optical-zoom5x-hybrid-zoom 20MP ultrawide f/2.213mm1/2.8"1.0µm | (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 |
Main camera resolution | 12000x9000 pixels | 12000x9000 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | 8K UHD (7680x4320) 30 fps | 8K UHD (7680x4320) 24 fps |
Flash | Triple LED flash | LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/1.7 (aperture) | f/1.8 (aperture) |
Focal length | 26mm lens | 26mm lens |
Sensor size | 1/1.33" inches | 1/1.33" inches |
Pixel size | 0.8µm pixel | 0.8µm pixel |
Autofocus | LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras |
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 on both cameras | HDR photo/video on both cameras |
Camera extras | feature not registered | 4K@60fps 1080p@240fps 720p@960fps |
📸 Front camera | ||
Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro (256GB/8GB) | Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G (SM-N986U 128GB) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 20 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 5184x3840 pixels | 3872x2592 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/2.0 (aperture) | f/2.2 (aperture) |
Focal length | 27mm lens | 26mm lens |
Sensor size | 1/3" inches | 1/3.2" inches |
Pixel size | 0.9µm pixel | 1.22µm pixel |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro (256GB/8GB) | Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G (SM-N986U 128GB) | |
Loudspeaker | Supported | Stereo sound 32-bit/384kHz Dolby Atmos Tuned by AKG |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
Radio | Not supported | 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 | ||
Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro (256GB/8GB) | Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G (SM-N986U 128GB) | |
USB | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go |
Audio output | Type-C jack with 3.5mm jack adapter | Type-C reversible connector |
TV output | USB Type-C (reversible) | USB Type-C (reversible) |
Bluetooth | 5.1 + 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/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot |
DLNA | Supported | Supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou |
NFC | Supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro (256GB/8GB) | Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G (SM-N986U 128GB) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor UWB (Ultra Wideband) |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro (256GB/8GB) | Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G (SM-N986U 128GB) | |
Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 4500 mAh | 4500 mAh |
Charger, watts | 50W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable Quick Charge 4+ USB Power Delivery 3.0 | 25W Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 3.0 |
Inductive / wireless charging | 30W Qi wireless charging 5W Reverse wireless charging | 15W Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA) 4.5W Reverse wireless charging |
Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro (256GB/8GB) | Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G (SM-N986U 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: Alpine White, Solstice Grey • MIUI 12.5 • Screen protector included • Dual stereo speakers • 24-bit/192kHz audio • Google Pay | • Colors: Mystic Black, Mystic Bronze, Mystic White • Ultrasonic fingerprint sensor • Bixby • Samsung Wireless DeX • Samsung Pay (MST, NFC) • Stylus pen (Bluetooth integration) |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
Xiaomi Mi 10 Pro (256GB/8GB) | Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G (SM-N986U 128GB) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | 1.09W/kg (head), 1.02W/kg (body) | 0.83W/kg (head), 1.04W/kg (body) |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | 0.69W/kg (head), 0.99W/kg (body) | feature not registered |