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Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro (Global 128GB/8GB) vs Samsung Galaxy S20 5G (SM-G981U)

Side by side comparison between Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S20 5G phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Samsung Galaxy S20 5G X Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro (Global 128GB/8GB) 08Points
6.67"
AMOLED

1080x2400

108
MP

16mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

5020
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
26Points Samsung Galaxy S20 5G (SM-G981U) Compare Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro X
6.2"
AMOLED

1440x3200

12.2
MP

10mp

12GB
RAM

Octa-core

4000
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S20 5G (SM-G981U)

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!

Redmi Note 10 Pro (Global 128GB/8GB)} 8 Advantages Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro (Global 128GB/8GB) vs Galaxy S20 5G (SM-G981U)} 26 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S20 5G (SM-G981U)
+6.67"8%
Larger screen
vs6.2"
+(quad camera) 108MP + 8MP + 5MP + 2MP39%
Higher resolution main camera
vs(triple camera) 12.2MP + 64MP + 12MP
+1/1.52" inches16%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
vs1/1.76" inches
+(front) 16MP59%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
vs(front) 10MP
+5020 mAh26%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs4000 mAh
+33W32%
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.
vs25W
+3.5mm jackAdvantage
Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
vsType-C reversible connector
+5.1 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.1 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs5.0 + A2DP/LE
2.3GHz 64bit Octa-core (8nm)vs+2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)21%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
8GB LPDDR4Xvs+12GB LPDDR550%
More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
UFS 2.2vs+UFS 3.0Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
193 grams (6.76 ounces)vs+163 grams (5.71 ounces)18%
Lighter
8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)vs+7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)3%
Thinner
Plastic body, glass front/backvs+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage
More resistant material
AMOLEDvs+Dynamic AMOLEDAdvantage
Dynamic AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
HDR10vs+HDR10+Advantage
The HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details
1080x2400 pixelsvs+1440x3200 pixels78%
Higher resolution screen
395 PPIvs+566 PPI43%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Only digital zoomvs+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
EIS: Digital stabilizationvs+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
(front) Full HD (1920x1080)vs+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times
More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
Android 12vs+Android 13Advantage
Android 13 is newer and safer
4G LTE-Avs+5G SA/NSAAdvantage
The 5G SA/NSA network is newer and faster
(4G LTE-A) 800 Mbpsvs+(5G SA/NSA) 5000 Mbps5 times
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+ANT+Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+BarometerAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)Advantage
Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
2 slots (Dual-SIM)
(dedicated slot)
vs+1 slot (Single-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)
(dedicated slot)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]vs+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster
Not supportedvs+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-Govs+USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage
Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
IP53 certifiedvs+IP68 certifiedAdvantage
Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

23 Common items in both devices
128GB (106GB available) / 128GB (104GB available)
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
120Hz
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
+16 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Redmi Note 10 Pro (Global 128GB/8GB)Galaxy S20 5G (SM-G981U)
ModelRedmi Note 10 Pro (Global 128GB/8GB)Galaxy S20 5G (SM-G981U)
Other model namesRedmi Note 10 Pro M2101K6G (128GB + 8GB RAM)Galaxy S20 (Snapdragon, 12GB RAM) - US Carriers (AT&T, etc.)
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
USA
USA
BrandXiaomiSamsung
Release date3/24/2021, Announced: 3/4/20213/6/2020, Announced: 2/11/2020
Depth8.1 millimeters (0.32 inches)7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)76.5 x 164 millimeters (3.01 x 6.46 in)69.1 x 151.7 millimeters (2.72 x 5.97 in)
Weight193 grams (6.76 ounces)163 grams (5.71 ounces)
Build, materialsPlastic body, glass front/backAluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and othersIP53 certified: protection against dust and splashingIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant

📲 Display

Redmi Note 10 Pro (Global 128GB/8GB)Galaxy S20 5G (SM-G981U)
Display typeAMOLEDDynamic AMOLED
Screen size6.67" inches6.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~85.6% (screen-to-body ratio)~88.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2400 pixels (20:9)1440x3200 pixels (20:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive MultitouchCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)395 PPI566 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 5Gorilla Glass 6
Refresh rate120Hz120Hz
Display features450nits[typ]
HDR10
HDR10+
Always-On Display
120Hz@FHD
60Hz@QHD

🤖 Operating System

Redmi Note 10 Pro (Global 128GB/8GB)Galaxy S20 5G (SM-G981U)
System versionAndroid 11Android 10
Firmware updateAndroid 12Android 13
User InterfaceMIUI 12 / 13One UI 2.5 / 3.1 / 4.1 / 5.0

⚙️ Processor

Redmi Note 10 Pro (Global 128GB/8GB)Galaxy S20 5G (SM-G981U)
Chipset64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G (SM7150-AC) (8nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 (SM8250) (7nm)
CPUOcta-core, 2 processors:
2x 2.3GHz Kryo 470 Gold (Dual-core)
6x 1.8GHz Kryo 470 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 controllerQualcomm Adreno 618Qualcomm Adreno 650 (250-587MHz)
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 295442 (v8)
Geekbench: 1780 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 16fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
feature not registered

💽 Memory and storage

Redmi Note 10 Pro (Global 128GB/8GB)Galaxy S20 5G (SM-G981U)
RAM memory8GB LPDDR4X12GB LPDDR5
Internal storage128GB (106GB available)
UFS 2.2
128GB (104GB available)
UFS 3.0
External storageUntil 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)
Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC
(dedicated slot)

📶 Mobile networks

Redmi Note 10 Pro (Global 128GB/8GB)Galaxy S20 5G (SM-G981U)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
(dedicated slot)
SIM card2 slots (Dual-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF)
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
Maximum Download / Upload800/150 Mbps5000/1024 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat15 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 32)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 48)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkNot supportedSA/NSA/Sub6 (2, 5, 41, 66, 71)
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-AGPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100Not supported
Secondary 4G networkLTE Cat15 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 32)
TD-LTE (38, 40, 41)
VoLTE
Not supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-ANot supported

📷 Camera

Redmi Note 10 Pro (Global 128GB/8GB)Galaxy S20 5G (SM-G981U)
Back camera (main camera)(quad camera)
108 megapixels
8MP ultrawide f/2.2118°1/4"1.12µm
5MP macro f/2.4AF
2MP depth f/2.4
(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 resolution12000x9000 pixels4032x3024 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps8K UHD (7680x4320) 24 fps
FlashLED flashLED flash
Focal aperturef/1.9 (aperture)f/1.8 (aperture)
Focal length26mm lens26mm lens
Sensor size1/1.52" inches1/1.76" inches
Pixel size0.7µm pixel1.8µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationEIS: Digital stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomDigital and optical zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo on both camerasHDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras4K@30fps
1080p@30/60fps
720p@120fps (slow motion)
4K@60fps
1080p@240fps
720p@960fps

📸 Front camera

Redmi Note 10 Pro (Global 128GB/8GB)Galaxy S20 5G (SM-G981U)
Front camera (secondary)16 megapixels10 megapixels
Front camera resolution4608x3456 pixels3872x2592 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.5 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal lengthfeature not registered26mm lens
Sensor size1/3.06" inches1/3.2" inches
Pixel size1µm pixel1.22µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Redmi Note 10 Pro (Global 128GB/8GB)Galaxy S20 5G (SM-G981U)
LoudspeakerStereo sound with dual speakers
24-bit/192kHz
Stereo sound
32-bit/384kHz
Dolby Atmos
Tuned by AKG
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioFMFM
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Redmi Note 10 Pro (Global 128GB/8GB)Galaxy S20 5G (SM-G981U)
USBUSB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output3.5mm jackType-C reversible connector
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth5.1 + A2DP/LE5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 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
DLNANot supportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDouA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portSupportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Redmi Note 10 Pro (Global 128GB/8GB)Galaxy S20 5G (SM-G981U)
SensorsAccelerometer
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 alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Redmi Note 10 Pro (Global 128GB/8GB)Galaxy S20 5G (SM-G981U)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity5020 mAh4000 mAh
Charger, watts33W Wired fast charging25W Wired fast charging
USB Power Delivery 3.0
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supported15W Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)
9W Reverse wireless charging
Talk time autonomyfeature not registered20 hours
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Redmi Note 10 Pro (Global 128GB/8GB)Galaxy S20 5G (SM-G981U)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Onyx Gray, Glacier Blue, Gradient Bronze
• Flexible case included
• Colors: Cosmic Grey, Cloud Blue, Cloud Pink, Cloud White, Aura Red
• Ultrasonic fingerprint sensor
• Bixby
• Samsung DeX
• Samsung Pay (MST, NFC)

☢️ Radiation rate

Redmi Note 10 Pro (Global 128GB/8GB)Galaxy S20 5G (SM-G981U)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)1.09W/kg (head), 1.06W/kg (body)1.07W/kg (head), 1.03W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.6W/kg (head), 0.99W/kg (body)feature not registered
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