Xiaomi Poco F4 GT (256GB) vs Samsung Galaxy Note 20 5G (SM-N981B)

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Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Poco F4 GT vs Samsung Galaxy Note 20 5G phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

4/27/2022 3:02 AM, updated: 5/4/2023 8:27 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy Note 20 5G X Xiaomi Poco F4 GT (256GB) 14Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.67"
AMOLED

1080x2400

64
MP

20mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

4700
mAh

(Non removable)

17Points Samsung Galaxy Note 20 5G (SM-N981B) Compare Xiaomi Poco F4 GT X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.7"
AMOLED

1080x2400

12.2
MP

10mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4300
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy Note 20 5G (SM-N981B)

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!

14 Advantages Xiaomi Poco F4 GT (256GB)	vs	17 Advantages Samsung Galaxy Note 20 5G (SM-N981B)
+3GHz 64bit Octa-core (4nm)22% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.73GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)
+12GB LPDDR550% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	8GB LPDDR5
+UFS 3.1Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	UFS 3.0
+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+120Hz100% The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.	vs	60Hz
+1 billion62 times More colors on the screen is better quality images and videos	vs	16 million
+395 PPI1% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	393 PPI
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+1/1.73" inches2% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/1.76" inches
+(front) 20MP98% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 10MP
+4700 mAh9% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use	vs	4300 mAh
+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
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM)
+5.2 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.2 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	5.0 + A2DP/LE
210 grams (7.35 ounces)	vs	+192 grams (6.72 ounces)9% Lighter
8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)	vs	+8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)2% Thinner
AMOLED	vs	+Super AMOLED PlusAdvantage Super AMOLED Plus display is brighter and more vivid
6.67"	vs	+6.7"1% Larger screen
(triple camera) 64MP + 8MP + 2MP	vs	+(triple camera) 12.2MP + 64MP + 12MP19% Higher resolution main camera
Only digital zoom	vs	+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
EIS: Digital stabilization	vs	+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
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.
4K UHD (3840x2160)	vs	+8K UHD (7680x4320)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the primary 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
Virtual proximity sensor	vs	+Proximity sensorAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)Advantage Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
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.
Not supported	vs	+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

23 Common items in both devices

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

HDR10+

1080x2400 pixels

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

HDR photo/video on both cameras

Android 13

5G SA/NSA

+16 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Xiaomi Poco F4 GT (256GB)	Galaxy Note 20 5G (SM-N981B)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Poco F4 GT (256GB)	Galaxy Note 20 5G (SM-N981B)
Other model names	POCO F4 GT 21121210G (12GB RAM)	Galaxy Note20 SM-N981B Single-SIM (Exynos)
Country or region available	(Global, International)	Australia, New Zealand
Brand	Xiaomi	Samsung
Release date	4/27/2022, Announced: 4/26/2022	8/21/2020, Announced: 8/5/2020
Depth	8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)	8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)	76.7 x 162.5 millimeters (3.02 x 6.4 in)	75.2 x 161.6 millimeters (2.96 x 6.36 in)
Weight	210 grams (7.35 ounces)	192 grams (6.72 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant
📲 Display
	Xiaomi Poco F4 GT (256GB)	Galaxy Note 20 5G (SM-N981B)
Display type	AMOLED	Super AMOLED Plus
Screen size	6.67" inches	6.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~86.2% (screen-to-body ratio)	~89.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	395 PPI	393 PPI
Colors	1 billion	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass Victus	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	120Hz	60Hz
Display features	800nits[typ] HDR10+ DCI-P3	HDR10+ Always-On Display
🤖 Operating System
	Xiaomi Poco F4 GT (256GB)	Galaxy Note 20 5G (SM-N981B)
System version	Android 12	Android 10
Firmware update	Android 13	Android 13
User Interface	MIUI 13 / 14	One UI 2.5 / 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.0
⚙️ Processor
	Xiaomi Poco F4 GT (256GB)	Galaxy Note 20 5G (SM-N981B)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (SM8450) (4nm)	64bit: Samsung Exynos 990 (7nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 3GHz ARM Cortex-X2 (Single-core) 3x 2.5GHz ARM Cortex-A710 (Triple-core) 4x 1.79GHz ARM Cortex-A510 (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 730 (818MHz)	ARM Mali-G77 MP11 (800MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 952124 (v9) Geekbench: 3637 (v5.4)	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Xiaomi Poco F4 GT (256GB)	Galaxy Note 20 5G (SM-N981B)
RAM memory	12GB LPDDR5	8GB LPDDR5
Internal storage	256GB (218GB available) UFS 3.1	256GB (221GB available) UFS 3.0
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Xiaomi Poco F4 GT (256GB)	Galaxy Note 20 5G (SM-N981B)
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 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE	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	SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 77, 78)	SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28, 40, 77, 78)
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
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat16 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA	Not supported
📷 Camera
	Xiaomi Poco F4 GT (256GB)	Galaxy Note 20 5G (SM-N981B)
Back camera (main camera)	(triple camera) 64 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.2120° 2MP macro f/2.4	(triple camera) 12.2 megapixels 64MP telephoto f/2.027mm1/1.72"0.8µmPDAFOIS3x-hybrid-zoom 12MP ultrawide f/2.2120°13mm1/2.55"1.4µm
Main camera resolution	10120x6328 pixels	4032x3024 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps	8K UHD (7680x4320) 24 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm lens	26mm lens
Sensor size	1/1.73" inches	1/1.76" inches
Pixel size	0.8µm pixel	1.8µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital 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	1080p@120fps 720p@960fps	4K@60fps 1080p@240fps 720p@960fps
📸 Front camera
	Xiaomi Poco F4 GT (256GB)	Galaxy Note 20 5G (SM-N981B)
Front camera (secondary)	20 megapixels	10 megapixels
Front camera resolution	5184x3840 pixels	3872x2592 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Not supported	4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.4 (aperture)	f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	26mm lens
Sensor size	1/2" inches	1/3.2" inches
Pixel size	0.8µm pixel	1.22µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Xiaomi Poco F4 GT (256GB)	Galaxy Note 20 5G (SM-N981B)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound with dual speakers 24-bit/192kHz Dolby Atmos Hi-Res Audio Tuned by JBL	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 Poco F4 GT (256GB)	Galaxy Note 20 5G (SM-N981B)
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 reversible connector	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	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 Poco F4 GT (256GB)	Galaxy Note 20 5G (SM-N981B)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Virtual proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Xiaomi Poco F4 GT (256GB)	Galaxy Note 20 5G (SM-N981B)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4700 mAh	4300 mAh
Charger, watts	120W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable Quick Charge 3+ USB Power Delivery 3.0	25W Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 3.0
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	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 Poco F4 GT (256GB)	Galaxy Note 20 5G (SM-N981B)
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: Stealth Black, Knight Silver, Cyber Yellow • Physical magnetic pop-up gaming triggers • LiquidCool Technology 3.0	• Colors: Mystic Gray, Mystic Green, Mystic Bronze, Mystic Red, Mystic Blue • Ultrasonic fingerprint sensor • Bixby • Samsung Wireless DeX • Samsung Pay (MST, NFC) • Stylus pen (Bluetooth integration)
☢️ Radiation rate
	Xiaomi Poco F4 GT (256GB)	Galaxy Note 20 5G (SM-N981B)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.09W/kg (head), 0.99W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.59W/kg (head), 0.96W/kg (body)	0.684W/kg (head), 1.368W/kg (body)