Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra (256GB/12GB) vs Samsung Galaxy S20 (SM-G980F/DS)
Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy S20 phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.81"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1440x3200
50
MP
MP
20mp
12GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
5000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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6.2"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1440x3200
12.2
MP
MP
10mp
8GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
4000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra (256GB/12GB)
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28 Common items in both devices |
Dolby Vision/HDR10+ / HDR10+ |
120Hz |
1440x3200 pixels |
Digital and optical zoom |
PDAF: phase detection autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras |
OIS: Optical stabilization |
HDR photo/video on both cameras |
+21 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra (256GB/12GB) | Galaxy S20 (SM-G980F/DS) | |
Model | Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra (256GB/12GB) | Galaxy S20 (SM-G980F/DS) |
Other model names | Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra (256GB + 12GB RAM) | Galaxy S20 4G-LTE G980F/Dual-Sim (Exynos, 8GB RAM) - Global |
Country or region available | (Global, International) | (Global, International) |
Brand | Xiaomi | Samsung |
Release date | 4/2/2021, Announced: 3/29/2021 | 3/6/2020, Announced: 2/11/2020 |
Depth | 8.38 millimeters (0.33 inches) | 7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 74.6 x 164.3 millimeters (2.94 x 6.47 in) | 69.1 x 151.7 millimeters (2.72 x 5.97 in) |
Weight | 234 grams (8.19 ounces) | 163 grams (5.71 ounces) |
Build, materials | Aluminum body, glass front, ceramic back | Aluminum frame, glass front/back |
Protection against water and others | IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant | IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant |
📲 Display | ||
Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra (256GB/12GB) | Galaxy S20 (SM-G980F/DS) | |
Display type | AMOLED | Dynamic AMOLED |
Screen size | 6.81" inches | 6.2" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~91.4% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~88.5% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1440x3200 pixels (20:9) | 1440x3200 pixels (20:9) |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 515 PPI | 566 PPI |
Colors | 1 billion | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass Victus | Gorilla Glass 6 |
Refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
Display features | 1700nits[peak] Dolby Vision/HDR10+ | HDR10+ Always-On Display 120Hz@FHD 60Hz@QHD |
🤖 Operating System | ||
Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra (256GB/12GB) | Galaxy S20 (SM-G980F/DS) | |
System version | Android 11 | Android 10 |
Firmware update | feature not registered | Android 13 |
User Interface | feature not registered | One UI 2.5 / 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.0 |
⚙️ Processor | ||
Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra (256GB/12GB) | Galaxy S20 (SM-G980F/DS) | |
Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 (SM8350) (5nm) | 64bit: Samsung Exynos 990 (7nm) |
CPU | 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) | Octa-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) |
GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 660 (840MHz) | ARM Mali-G77 MP11 (800MHz) |
Performance (benchmark) | feature not registered | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra (256GB/12GB) | Galaxy S20 (SM-G980F/DS) | |
RAM memory | 12GB LPDDR5 | 8GB LPDDR5 |
Internal storage | 256GB (230GB available) UFS 3.1 | 128GB (104GB available) UFS 3.0 |
External storage | Not supported | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra (256GB/12GB) | Galaxy S20 (SM-G980F/DS) | |
Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot) |
SIM card | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM |
Maximum Download / Upload | 3500/1024 Mbps | 2000/200 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 | CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 3G network | CDMA2000 1xEV-DO 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, 12, 17, 20, 28, 32, 66) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41, 42) China version: LTE (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42) | LTE 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 |
Primary 5G network | Global version: SA/NSA (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78, 79) China version: SA/NSA (1, 3, 28, 41, 77, 78, 79) | Not supported |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A |
Secondary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Secondary 3G network | Not supported | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
Secondary 4G network | Not supported | LTE 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 |
Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A |
📷 Camera | ||
Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra (256GB/12GB) | Galaxy S20 (SM-G980F/DS) | |
Back camera (main camera) | (triple camera) 50 megapixels 48MP periscope telephoto f/4.1120mm1/2.0"0.8µmPDAFOIS5x-optical-zoom 48MP ultrawide f/2.212mm128°1/2.0"0.8µmPDAF | (triple camera) 12.2 megapixels 64MP telephoto f/2.029mm1/1.72"0.8µmPDAFOIS1.1x-optical-zoom 12MP ultrawide f/2.213mm1.4µmSuper-Steady-video |
Main camera resolution | 8160x6120 pixels | 4032x3024 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | 8K UHD (7680x4320) 24 fps | 8K UHD (7680x4320) 24 fps |
Flash | Dual-LED flash | LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/2.0 (aperture) | f/1.8 (aperture) |
Focal length | 24mm lens | 26mm lens |
Sensor size | 1/1.12" inches | 1/1.76" inches |
Pixel size | 1.4µm pixel | 1.8µm pixel |
Autofocus | PDAF: 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/video on both cameras | HDR photo/video on both cameras |
Camera extras | feature not registered | 4K@60fps 1080p@240fps 720p@960fps |
📸 Front camera | ||
Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra (256GB/12GB) | Galaxy S20 (SM-G980F/DS) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 20 megapixels | 10 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 5184x3840 pixels | 3872x2592 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/2.2 (aperture) | f/2.2 (aperture) |
Focal length | 27mm lens | 26mm lens |
Sensor size | 1/3.4" inches | 1/3.2" inches |
Pixel size | 0.8µm pixel | 1.22µm pixel |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra (256GB/12GB) | Galaxy S20 (SM-G980F/DS) | |
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 | 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 | ||
Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra (256GB/12GB) | Galaxy S20 (SM-G980F/DS) | |
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 | 5.2 + 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, NavIC | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou |
NFC | Supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra (256GB/12GB) | Galaxy S20 (SM-G980F/DS) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gesture Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra (256GB/12GB) | Galaxy S20 (SM-G980F/DS) | |
Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 5000 mAh | 4000 mAh |
Charger, watts | 67W Wired fast charging Quick Charge 4+ USB Power Delivery 3.0 | 25W Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 3.0 |
Inductive / wireless charging | 67W Qi wireless charging 10W Reverse wireless charging | 15W Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA) 9W Reverse wireless charging |
Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | 20 hours |
Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra (256GB/12GB) | Galaxy S20 (SM-G980F/DS) | |
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: Ceramic black, Ceramic white • MIUI 12.5 • Screen protector included • Protective case included • 24-bit/192kHz audio • Tuned by Harman Kardon • Secondary 1.1" AMOLED display next to the rear camera | • Colors: Cosmic Grey, Cloud Blue, Cloud Pink, Cloud White, Aura Red • Ultrasonic fingerprint sensor • Bixby • Samsung DeX • Samsung Pay (MST, NFC) |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra (256GB/12GB) | Galaxy S20 (SM-G980F/DS) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | 0.76W/kg (head), 1.01W/kg (body) |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | 0.279W/kg (head), 1.525W/kg (body) |