Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 (Global 128GB/4GB) vs Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G (SCG03)
Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 vs Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.43"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1080x2400
48
MP
MP
13mp
4GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
5000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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6.9"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1440x3200
108
MP
MP
40mp
12GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
5000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G (SCG03)
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4 Advantages 
28 Advantages | 25 Common items in both devices |
| 128GB (106GB available) / 128GB (104GB available) |
| Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC |
| Super AMOLED / Dynamic AMOLED |
| 16 million |
| LED flash |
| PDAF: phase detection autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras |
| HDR photo on both cameras / HDR photo/video on both cameras |
| +18 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
| Redmi Note 10 (Global 128GB/4GB) | Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G (SCG03) | |
| Model | Redmi Note 10 (Global 128GB/4GB) | Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G (SCG03) |
| Other model names | Redmi Note 10 M2101K7AG (128GB + 4GB RAM) | サムスンS20 Ultra 5G SM-G988Q (Snapdragon, 12GB RAM) NTT DoCoMo |
| Country or region available |  (Global, International) |  Japan |
| Brand | Xiaomi | Samsung |
| Release date | 3/16/2021, Announced: 3/4/2021 | 3/6/2020, Announced: 2/11/2020 |
| Depth | 8.3 millimeters (0.33 inches) | 8.8 millimeters (0.35 inches) |
| Size (width x height) | 74.5 x 160.46 millimeters (2.93 x 6.32 in) | 76 x 166.9 millimeters (2.99 x 6.57 in) |
| Weight | 179 grams (6.27 ounces) | 222 grams (7.77 ounces) |
| Build, materials | Plastic body, glass front | Aluminum frame, 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 | ||
| Redmi Note 10 (Global 128GB/4GB) | Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G (SCG03) | |
| Display type | Super AMOLED | Dynamic AMOLED |
| Screen size | 6.43" inches | 6.9" inches |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~83.5% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~90.6% (screen-to-body ratio) |
| Display resolution | 1080x2400 pixels (20:9) | 1440x3200 pixels (20:9) |
| Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch 10-points |
| Pixel density (dot pitch) | 409 PPI | 509 PPI |
| Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
| Scratch-resistant glass | Gorilla Glass 3 | Gorilla Glass 6 |
| Refresh rate | 60Hz | 120Hz |
| Display features | 450nits[typ], 1100nits[peak] | HDR10+ Always-On Display 120Hz@FHD 60Hz@QHD |
🤖 Operating System | ||
| Redmi Note 10 (Global 128GB/4GB) | Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G (SCG03) | |
| System version | Android 11 | Android 10 |
| Firmware update | Android 12 | Android 13 |
| User Interface | MIUI 12 / 13 | One UI 2.5 / 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.0 |
⚙️ Processor | ||
| Redmi Note 10 (Global 128GB/4GB) | Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G (SCG03) | |
| Chipset | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 678 (SM6150-AC) (11nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 (SM8250) (7nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.2GHz Kryo 460 Gold (Dual-core) 6x 1.7GHz Kryo 460 Silver (Hexa-core) | 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) |
| GPU graphical controller | Qualcomm Adreno 612 | Qualcomm Adreno 650 (250-587MHz) |
| Performance (benchmark) | AnTuTu: 218788 (v8) Geekbench: 2860 (v5.1) GFXBench: 7.9fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) | AnTuTu: 415976 (v7), 514485 (v8) Geekbench: 12191 (v4.4), 2697 (v5.1) GFXBench: 21fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
| Redmi Note 10 (Global 128GB/4GB) | Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G (SCG03) | |
| RAM memory | 4GB LPDDR4X | 12GB LPDDR5 |
| Internal storage | 128GB (106GB available) UFS 2.2 | 128GB (104GB available) UFS 3.0 |
| External storage | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
| Redmi Note 10 (Global 128GB/4GB) | Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G (SCG03) | |
| Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot) | Not supported |
| SIM card | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
| Maximum Download / Upload | 600/150 Mbps | 5000/1024 Mbps |
| Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G | 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 850/900/2100 |
| Primary 4G network | LTE Cat12 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE | LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 18, 20, 26, 28) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 42) VoLTE |
| Primary 5G network | Not supported | SA/NSA/Sub6 (77, 78) |
| Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A | 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 850/900/1700/1900/2100 | Not supported |
| Secondary 4G network | LTE Cat12 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE | Not supported |
| Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A | Not supported |
📷 Camera | ||
| Redmi Note 10 (Global 128GB/4GB) | Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G (SCG03) | |
| Back camera (main camera) | (quad camera) 48 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.2118°1/4"1.12µm 2MP macro f/2.4 2MP depth f/2.4 | (quad camera) 108 megapixels 48MP periscope telephoto f/3.5103mm1/2.0"0.8µmPDAFOIS4x-optical-zoom10x-hybrid-zoom 12MP ultrawide f/2.213mm1.4µmSuper-Steady-video 0.3MP TOF 3D f/1.0 |
| Main camera resolution | 8000x6000 pixels | 12000x9000 pixels |
| Video recording (primary) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps | 8K UHD (7680x4320) 24 fps |
| Flash | LED flash | LED flash |
| Focal aperture | f/1.8 (aperture) | f/1.8 (aperture) |
| Focal length | 26mm lens | 26mm lens |
| Sensor size | 1/2" inches | 1/1.33" inches |
| Pixel size | 0.8µm pixel | 0.8µm 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 on both cameras | HDR photo/video on both cameras |
| Camera extras | 4K@30fps 1080p@30/60fps 720p@120fps (slow motion) | 4K@60fps 1080p@240fps 720p@960fps |
📸 Front camera | ||
| Redmi Note 10 (Global 128GB/4GB) | Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G (SCG03) | |
| Front camera (secondary) | 13 megapixels | 40 megapixels |
| Front camera resolution | 4128x3096 pixels | 7296x5472 pixels |
| Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | 4K UHD (3840x2160) |
| Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
| Focal aperture | f/2.5 (aperture) | f/2.2 (aperture) |
| Focal length | feature not registered | 26mm lens |
| Sensor size | 1/3.06" inches | feature not registered |
| Pixel size | 1.12µm pixel | 0.7µm pixel |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
| Redmi Note 10 (Global 128GB/4GB) | Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G (SCG03) | |
| Loudspeaker | Stereo sound with dual speakers 24-bit/192kHz | Stereo sound 32-bit/384kHz Dolby Atmos Tuned by AKG |
| Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
| Radio | FM | 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 | ||
| Redmi Note 10 (Global 128GB/4GB) | Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G (SCG03) | |
| USB | USB 2.0 Type-C reversible connector | USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go |
| Audio output | 3.5mm jack | Type-C reversible connector |
| TV output | Not supported | USB Type-C (reversible) |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 + A2DP/LE | 5.0 + A2DP/LE |
| WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (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 | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou |
| NFC | Not supported | Supported |
| Infrared port | Supported | Not supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
| Redmi Note 10 (Global 128GB/4GB) | Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G (SCG03) | |
| Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) 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 | ||
| Redmi Note 10 (Global 128GB/4GB) | Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G (SCG03) | |
| Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
| Battery capacity | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Charger, watts | 33W Wired fast charging | 45W Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 3.0 |
| Inductive / wireless charging | Not supported | 15W Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA) 9W Reverse wireless charging |
| Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | feature not registered |
| Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
| Redmi Note 10 (Global 128GB/4GB) | Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G (SCG03) | |
| 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: Onyx Gray, Frost White, Aqua Green • Flexible case included | • Colors: Cosmic Black, Cosmic Grey, Cloud White • Ultrasonic fingerprint sensor • Bixby • Samsung DeX • Samsung Pay (MST, NFC) |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
| Redmi Note 10 (Global 128GB/4GB) | Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G (SCG03) | |
| SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | 1.09W/kg (head), 1.09W/kg (body) | 1.256W/kg (head), 1.037W/kg (body) |
| SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | 0.59W/kg (head), 0.97W/kg (body) | feature not registered |