Xiaomi Mix 4 (256GB/12GB) vs Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G (SM-N9860)

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

12/14/2022 7:19 PM, updated: 1/23/2023 9:26 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G X Xiaomi Mix 4 (256GB/12GB) 10Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.67"
AMOLED

1080x2400

108
MP

20mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

4500
mAh

(Non removable)

17Points Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G (SM-N9860) Compare Xiaomi Mix 4 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.9"
AMOLED

1440x3088

108
MP

10mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

4500
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G (SM-N9860)

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!

10 Advantages Xiaomi Mix 4 (256GB/12GB)	vs	17 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G (SM-N9860)
+3GHz 64bit Octa-core (5nm)9% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	3.09GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)
+UFS 3.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	UFS 3.0
+8 millimeters (0.31 inches)1% Thinner	vs	8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)
+1 billion62 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos	vs	16 million
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+(front) 20MP98% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 10MP
+Heart rateAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+120W4 times 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.	vs	25W
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] is newer and faster	vs	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]
+5.2 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.2 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	5.0 + A2DP/LE
Not supported	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
225 grams (7.88 ounces)	vs	+208 grams (7.28 ounces)8% Lighter
Aluminum body, glass front, ceramic back	vs	+Stainless steel body, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material
AMOLED	vs	+Dynamic AMOLEDAdvantage Dynamic AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
1080x2400 pixels	vs	+1440x3088 pixels72% Higher resolution screen
395 PPI	vs	+494 PPI25% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
6.67"	vs	+6.9"3% Larger screen
(triple camera) 108MP + 13MP + 8MP	vs	+(triple camera) 108MP + 12MP + 12MP2% Higher resolution main camera
f/1.9 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.8 (aperture)6% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)	vs	+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
(5G SA/NSA) 2000 Mbps	vs	+(5G SA/NSA) 5000 Mbps150% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	vs	+USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
IP53 certified	vs	+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

37 Common items in both devices

12GB LPDDR5

256GB (218GB available) / 256GB (221GB available)

Dolby Vision/HDR10+ / HDR10+

120Hz

Digital and optical zoom

LDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras

OIS: Optical stabilization

+30 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Xiaomi Mix 4 (256GB/12GB)	Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G (SM-N9860)
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Model	Mix 4 (256GB/12GB)	Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G (SM-N9860)
Other model names	小米MIX 4 2106118C (12GB RAM)	三星Galaxy Note20 Ultra SM-N9860 Dual-SIM (Snapdragon)
Country or region available	(Global, International)	China, Hong Kong
Brand	Xiaomi	Samsung
Release date	8/16/2021, Announced: 8/10/2021	8/21/2020, Announced: 8/5/2020
Depth	8 millimeters (0.31 inches)	8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)	75.35 x 162.65 millimeters (2.97 x 6.4 in)	77.2 x 164.8 millimeters (3.04 x 6.49 in)
Weight	225 grams (7.88 ounces)	208 grams (7.28 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front, ceramic back	Stainless steel body, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	IP53 certified: protection against dust and splashing	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant
📲 Display
	Xiaomi Mix 4 (256GB/12GB)	Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G (SM-N9860)
Display type	AMOLED	Dynamic AMOLED
Screen size	6.67" inches	6.9" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~87.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~92.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)	1440x3088 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	395 PPI	494 PPI
Colors	1 billion	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass Victus	Gorilla Glass Victus
Refresh rate	120Hz	120Hz
Display features	Dolby Vision/HDR10+ Touch Sampling Rate: 480Hz	1500nits[peak] HDR10+ Always-On Display 120Hz@FHD 60Hz@QHD
🤖 Operating System
	Xiaomi Mix 4 (256GB/12GB)	Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G (SM-N9860)
System version	Android 11	Android 10
Firmware update	Android 13	Android 13
User Interface	MIUI 12.5 / 13	One UI 2.5 / 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.0
⚙️ Processor
	Xiaomi Mix 4 (256GB/12GB)	Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G (SM-N9860)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 888+ (SM8350-AC) (5nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+ (SM8250-AB) (7nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 3GHz Kryo 680 (Single-core) 3x 2.42GHz Kryo 680 (Triple-core) 4x 1.8GHz Kryo 680 (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 660 (840MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 650 (250-646MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 798010 (v9)	AnTuTu: 508760 (v8) Geekbench: 2603 (v5.1) GFXBench: 42fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	Xiaomi Mix 4 (256GB/12GB)	Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G (SM-N9860)
RAM memory	12GB LPDDR5	12GB LPDDR5
Internal storage	256GB (218GB available) UFS 3.1	256GB (221GB available) UFS 3.0
External storage	Not supported	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	Xiaomi Mix 4 (256GB/12GB)	Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G (SM-N9860)
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)
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	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42) VoLTE	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 8, 28, 41, 77, 78, 79)	SA/NSA/Sub6 (41, 78, 79)
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, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42) VoLTE	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE
Secondary 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
📷 Camera
	Xiaomi Mix 4 (256GB/12GB)	Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G (SM-N9860)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 108 megapixels 13MP ultrawide f/2.212mm123°1/3.06"1.12µm 8MP periscope telephoto f/4.1120mmPDAFOIS5x-optical-zoom	(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) 24 fps	8K UHD (7680x4320) 24 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	24mm (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/video on both cameras	HDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras	4K@30/60fps 1080p@30/60/120/480fps	4K@60fps 1080p@240fps 720p@960fps
📸 Front camera
	Xiaomi Mix 4 (256GB/12GB)	Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G (SM-N9860)
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/3.4 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	27mm (lens)	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/0.8" inches	1/3.2" inches
Pixel size	0.8µm pixel	1.22µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Xiaomi Mix 4 (256GB/12GB)	Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G (SM-N9860)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound 24-bit/192kHz Tuned by Harman Kardon	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 Mix 4 (256GB/12GB)	Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G (SM-N9860)
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 [wifi6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not 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 Mix 4 (256GB/12GB)	Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G (SM-N9860)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Heart rate Proximity sensor UWB (Ultra Wideband)	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor UWB (Ultra Wideband)
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Xiaomi Mix 4 (256GB/12GB)	Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G (SM-N9860)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4500 mAh	4500 mAh
Charger, watts	120W 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	50W Qi wireless charging 10W 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 Mix 4 (256GB/12GB)	Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G (SM-N9860)
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, Shadow Gray • Silicone case included • Screen protector included	• 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 Mix 4 (256GB/12GB)	Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G (SM-N9860)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered