Compare phones
| Global Score | |
| 74.6 | 98 |
| Basic Information | |
| Xiaomi | Samsung |
| Android 10 | Android 13, 12, 11, 10 |
| 2019-10-16 | 2020-03-06 |
| 6.23 x 2.96 x 0.33 inches | 6.57 x 2.99 x 0.35 inches |
| 6.70 ounces | 7.83 ounces |
| Cosmic Purple, Moonlight White, Nebula Purple, Neptune Blue and Space Black | Cosmic black and Cosmic grey |
| Glass and Plastic | Aluminum and Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 6) |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 227.00 | $ 1400.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 6.3 inches | 6.9 inches |
| 2340 x 1080 pixels | 3200 x 1440 pixels |
| IPS LCD | Dynamic AMOLED |
| 409 pixels per inch | 509 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 8.1 | 8.7 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 SM6125 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 SM8250 (7 nm) chipset |
| Kryo 260, 64-bit, 11 nm (Octa-Core 2000 MHz) processor | Kryo 585, 64-bit (Octa-Core 2840 MHz) processor |
| 3 GB RAM | 12 GB RAM |
| Adreno 610 GPU | Adreno 650 GPU |
| 9.09 | 9.72 |
| Storage | |
| 32 GB internal memory | 128 GB internal memory |
| microSDXC (up to 128 GB) external memory slot | microSDXC (up to 1000 GB) external memory slot |
| 8.12 | 15.38 |
| Camera | |
| 48.00 MP + 13.00 MP | 108.00 MP + 40.00 MP |
| f/1.80 aperture | f/1.80 aperture |
| -- | 26.00mm focal length |
| 0.5 inches (1/2") sensor | 0.5 inches (1/2") sensor |
| 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution | 7680 x 4320 (24 fps) video resolution |
| 1280 x 720 (240 fps) (HD) slow motion video | 1280 x 720 (960 fps) (HD) slow motion video |
| 11.44 | 13.42 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G) and HSPA | 5G, 5G, LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA |
| Nano SIM, Dual SIM | Nano SIM |
| 6.1 | 10.7 |
| Battery Life | |
| 4000mAh Li - Polymer Battery | 5000mAh Li - Polymer Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| -- | Wireless Charging |
| 5.92 | 6.8 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| -- | NFC |
| Infra-red port | -- |
| Fingerprint ID Scanner | Fingerprint ID Scanner |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
| -- | FM Radio |
Comparison review
The Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G is much better than Xiaomi Redmi Note 8, getting a overall score of 98 against 74.6. Both devices we compare here include Android OS (Operating System), but Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G has a newer 13 version while Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 has Android 10, giving some extra features and a performance increase. The Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G is a just a little thicker and heavier phone than the Xiaomi Redmi Note 8.
Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G counts with a bit more vivid screen than Xiaomi Redmi Note 8, because it has a better 1440 x 3200 resolution, a bit bigger display and a little greater pixel density. The Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G features a way bigger memory capacity to install applications and games than Xiaomi Redmi Note 8, because it has a SD extension slot that allows a maximum of 1000 GB and more internal storage capacity.
Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G features just a bit better performance than Xiaomi Redmi Note 8, and although they both have the same number of cores, the Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G also has a higher amount of RAM memory. Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G counts with a much better camera than Xiaomi Redmi Note 8, and although they both have the same back camera sensor size and a F1.8 diafragm aperture, the Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G also has a way better resolution camera and a much higher 7680x4320 video quality.
Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G features longer battery lifetime than Xiaomi Redmi Note 8, because it has a 25 percent bigger battery size.
Although Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G is a better device, it is way more expensive than the Xiaomi Redmi Note 8, and it doesn't have such a good price and quality relation as the Xiaomi Redmi Note 8. If you prefer to save some dollars, you can buy Xiaomi Redmi Note 8, letting go a few specs and features, but you'll get the most out of your money.
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