Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G vs Xiaomi 17 Pro
Compare Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G vs Xiaomi 17 Pro side by side: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+ 5G vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, 108MP vs 50MP camera…

Samsung
Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G
$599
5categories won

Xiaomi
17 Pro
$999
14categories won
3 categories tied · 22 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
Xiaomi 17 Pro takes the overall win
The Xiaomi 17 Pro proves superior overall against the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G, outperforming on battery endurance and daily usability. In camera testing, the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G leads with sharper imaging, while battery endurance leans towards the 17 Pro. Choose the 17 Pro if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G if its lower retail price better fit your budget.
17 Pro takes battery honors offering 5,500 mAh alongside 90W charging.
17 Pro provides greater sustained gaming output with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite and 16GB RAM.
Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G wins photography with 108MP main imaging and 5x dedicated optical zoom.
Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $599 vs $999.
Category verdicts are computed algorithmically from verified technical specifications and hardware benchmarks. Rows where neither figure is objectively better — screen size preference, operating system choice, aesthetic build materials — are displayed for direct reference without scoring bias.
Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G vs 17 Pro: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G | 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.9" | 6.36" |
| Resolution | 1440 x 3088Winner | 1200 x 2670 |
| Pixel density | 494 ppiWinner | 460 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1500 nits | 3200 nitsWinner |
Performance
| Specification | Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G | 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+ 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| Process node | 7 nm | 3 nmWinner |
| AnTuTu score | 750,000 | 3,060,000Winner |
| Geekbench multi | 3580 | 10420Winner |
| Maximum RAM | 12 GB | 16 GBWinner |
| Maximum storage | 512GB | 1TBWinner |
Camera
| Specification | Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G | 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 108 MPWinner | 50 MP |
| Rear cameras | 3 | 3 |
| Optical zoom | 5xWinner | 3.2x |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MPWinner |
| Selfie camera | 10 MP | 32 MPWinner |
| Max video | 8K at 24fps / 4K at 60fps | 8K@30fps |
Battery and charging
| Specification | Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G | 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,500 mAh | 5,500 mAhWinner |
| Wired charging | 25 W | 90 WWinner |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | 50 WWinner |
Design
| Specification | Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G | 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 208 g | 191 gWinner |
| Thickness | 8.1 mm | 8.2 mm |
| Water resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| Build | Stainless steel frame, Gorilla Glass Victus front and back | Xiaomi Dragon Crystal Glass 2.0 front, high-strength polished aluminum alloy frame, velvet frosted glass rear |
Software and support
| Specification | Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G | 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 10 | Android 16 (HyperOS 3) |
| OS updates | 3 years | 5 yearsWinner |
| Security updates | 4 years | 5 yearsWinner |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G | 17 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Storage expansion | microSD | None |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $599Winner | $999 |
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G
The Galaxy Note 20 Ultra stands as the grand finale of the standalone Galaxy Note series, sporting a mesmerizing Mystic Bronze frosted glass finish, an ultra-fast 9ms latency S-Pen, and a majestic 6.9-inch curved Dynamic AMOLED 2X display.
- Display
- 6.9"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+ 5G
- Main camera
- 108MP
- Battery
- 4,500mAh
Xiaomi 17 Pro
Packing a Snapdragon 8 Elite, a dense 5,500 mAh battery, and Leica Summilux optics with stepless variable aperture into a 6.36-inch chassis with 1.1mm symmetrical bezels, the Xiaomi 17 Pro is the gold standard for compact flagships.
- Display
- 6.36"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 5,500mAh
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