Samsung Galaxy S20 5G vs. Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G

Phone Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Samsung Galaxy S20 5G and Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare sizes, functions, but also other key features of both phones and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the phone that best fits your needs and expectations.

Phone Specifications Comparison

Samsung Galaxy S20 5G vs. Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Samsung Galaxy S20 5G Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G
Product Type Smartphone Smartphone
Manufacturer Model Number SM-G981B/DS -
Form Factor Touch Touch
Height 151.7 mm 163.65 mm Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G has greater height than Samsung Galaxy S20 5G.
Width 69.1 mm 76.19 mm Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G has greater width than Samsung Galaxy S20 5G.
Depth 7.9 mm 8.34 mm Samsung Galaxy S20 5G is narrower than Samsung Galaxy S20 5G.
Weight 163 g 204 g Samsung Galaxy S20 5G is lighter than Samsung Galaxy S20 5G.
Body Colour Cosmic grey | Cloud blue | Pink cloud Graphite grey
Protection Dustproof, splashproof, water-resistant -
Waterproof (Water-resistant) Yes - Samsung Galaxy S20 5G is waterproof.
IP rating IP68 -
Repairability Index 5.7 (out of 10) -
SAR Value 1.525 W/kg (body), 0.382 W/kg (head) 0.596 W/kg (head), 0.956 W/kg (body), 1.995 W/kg (limb)
Integrated Components Heart rate sensor -
Connector Type USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C
Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm
SIM Card Type (Size) Nano SIM, Electronic SIM card (e-SIM) -
SIM Card Qty Dual-SIM Dual-SIM
SIM Card Configuration Details Nano SIM + nano SIM/microSD -
DISPLAY Samsung Galaxy S20 5G Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G
Display Type OLED display OLED display
Display Technology Infinity-O Dynamic AMOLED 2X AMOLED
Screen Size (Display Size) 6.2" 6.67" Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G has larger screen size than Samsung Galaxy S20 5G.
Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) 3200 x 1440 pixels 2400 x 1080 pixels Samsung Galaxy S20 5G has better screen resolution than Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G.
Display Format QHD+ Full HD+
Pixel Density 563 ppi -
Aspect Ratio 20:9 -
Max Brightness - 1200 cd/m²
Colour Depth 16.7 million colours -
Contrast Ratio - 4500000:1
HDR Yes - Samsung Galaxy S20 5G has HDR.
HDR Technology HDR10+ -
Display Enhancement Technology - Sunlight mode
Display Refresh Rate 120 Hz 120 Hz Both phones have the same refresh rate.
Touch Sampling Rate - 360 Hz
Display Features Edge Screen, AOD(Always On Display), Edge Lighting Reading mode, DCI-P3 Wide colour gamut, Dot Display
Display Protection (Screen Protector) Corning Gorilla Glass 6 (scratch resistant glass) -
PROCESSOR Samsung Galaxy S20 5G Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G
Processor Type (CPU) Samsung Exynos 990 MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G
Clock Speed 2.73 GHz 2.5 GHz Samsung Galaxy S20 5G has higher clock speed than Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G.
Processor Core Qty 8-core 8-core Both phones have the same number of phone cores.
64-bit Architecture Yes - Samsung Galaxy S20 5G has 64-bit architecture.
Graphics System (GPU) Mali-G77 MP11 ARM Mali-G68 MC4
MEMORY Samsung Galaxy S20 5G Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G
RAM LPDDR5 SDRAM - 12 GB LPDDR4X SDRAM - 6 GB Samsung Galaxy S20 5G has more RAM than Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G.
Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) 128 GB 128 GB Both phones have the same internal memory capacity.
User Memory 104 GB -
Memory Interface - UFS 2.2
Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 1 TB microSDHC, microSD, microSDXC - up to 1 TB
CAMERA Samsung Galaxy S20 5G Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G
MAIN CAMERA
Number of Main Cameras 3 3
Sensor Resolution 64 Megapixel 108 Megapixel Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G has better camera resolution than Samsung Galaxy S20 5G.
Sensor Size - 1/1.52"
Lens Type Telephoto lens Wide-angle lens
Lens Aperture F/2.0 F/1.8 Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G has better lens aperture than Samsung Galaxy S20 5G.
Field of View (FoV) 76 degree(s) -
Pixel Size 0.8 μm -
Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) - Samsung Galaxy S20 5G has optical stabilisation.
Focus Adjustment Automatic, manual Automatic
Self-Timer Delay Yes -
Special Effects HDR, Bokeh effect, Grid Line, Motion photos, video bokeh effect -
HDR Mode HDR+ -
Camera Modes Panorama, Slow motion mode, Pro mode, HYPERLAPSE, Super Slow-mo, Flowers, Greenery, Trees, Sky, Mountains, Beaches, Watersides, Snow, Backlit, Text, Food, Live focus with bokeh effect, Face, Baby, Person, Dog, Cat, People, Sunset, Sunrise, City, Waterfall, Scenery, Stage, Vehicles, Drinks, Animal, Shoes, Indoor, Clothes, Night view, Live focus video Slow motion mode, night mode, Long exposure mode, AI Skycaping
Face Recognition (Face ID) Face detection - Samsung Galaxy S20 5G has face detection.
White Balance Custom, automatic -
Light Source High CRI LED flash LED flash
Video Resolutions 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 60 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 30 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 60 fps, Super slow motion video 1280 x 720 (720p) at 960 fps, Slo-mo video 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 240 fps, 7680 x 4320 (8K) at 24 fps 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps, 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 60 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 30 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 30 fps
Camera Features (Functions) Quick Launch, Playback zoom, Phase Detect Auto-Focus (PDAF), blink detection, VDIS (Video Digital Image Stabilisation), Tracking AF, Video location tags, location tags, Hyperlapse video support 1080p, Scene Optimiser, Full view, Flaw detection, Shot suggestions, AR Emoji, blur detection, HDR10+ recording, Floating shutter button, Super steady, Quick Measure, Space Zoom, 3D Scanner, 3x Hybrid Zoom, Take 33MP still photos while playing 8K video, Hybrid Optic Zoom 3x, Super Resolution Zoom up to 30x, Digital zoom up to 12x for video Dual Native ISO, 2.1μm 9-in-1 Super Pixel
SECOND CAMERA
Sensor Resolution (2nd Camera) 12 Megapixel 8 Megapixel Samsung Galaxy S20 5G has better second camera resolution than Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G.
Lens Type (2nd Camera) Ultra wide-angle lens Ultra wide-angle lens
Lens Aperture (2nd Camera) F/2.2 F/2.2 Both phones have the same second camera lens aperture.
Field of View (2nd Camera) 120 degree(s) 120 degree(s) Both phones have the same second camera lens field of view.
Pixel Size (2nd Camera) 1.4 μm -
Camera Features (2nd Camera) Dual Pixel AF, OIS (Optical Image Stabilisation) -
THIRD CAMERA
Sensor Resolution (3rd Camera) 12 Megapixel 2 Megapixel Samsung Galaxy S20 5G has higher resolution third camera than Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G.
Sensor Size (3rd Camera) 1/1.76" -
Lens Type (3rd Camera) Wide-angle lens -
Lens Aperture (3rd Camera) F/1.8 F/2.4 Samsung Galaxy S20 5G has better third camera lens aperture than Samsung Galaxy S20 5G.
Field of View (3rd Camera) 79 degree(s) -
Pixel Size (3rd Camera) 1.8 μm -
Camera Functions (3rd Camera) - Macro camera
Camera Features (3rd Camera) Super Speed Dual Pixel AF -
FRONT CAMERA
Number of Front Cameras 1 1
Sensor Resolution (Front) 10 Megapixel 16 Megapixel Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G has better front camera resolution than Samsung Galaxy S20 5G.
Lens Aperture (Front) F/2.2 F/2.4 Samsung Galaxy S20 5G has better front lens aperture than Samsung Galaxy S20 5G.
Field of View (Front) 80 degree(s) -
Pixel Size (Front) 1.22 μm -
Focus Adjustment Automatic -
Camera Modes (Front) Live Focus mode, AR Emoji, Live focus video -
Video Resolutions (Front) - 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps, 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 60 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 30 fps
Camera Features (Front) Dual Pixel AF -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Samsung Galaxy S20 5G Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G
Battery Capacity (Battery Size) 4000 mAh 4500 mAh Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G has larger battery capacity than Samsung Galaxy S20 5G.
Fast Charging Technology Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0, Adaptive Fast Charging, Samsung Super Fast Charging Xiaomi HyperCharge technology Both phones have fast charging technology.
Recharge Time (Charging Time) - 15 min
Wireless Charging Yes - Samsung Galaxy S20 5G can be charged wirelessly.
Wireless Charging Standards WPC, PMA, Qi, Fast Wireless Charging 2.0, Wireless PowerShare -
Talk Time 1200 minutes 1560 minutes Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G has longer battery life when making calls than Samsung Galaxy S20 5G.
Run Time Details Talk (LTE): up to 1200 min
Active online usage (LTE): up to 14 hrs
Active online usage (Wi-Fi): up to 15 hrs
Talk: up to 1560 min
Playback (video): up to 18 hrs
Playback (Music): up to 140 hrs
Battery Technology Lithium Ion -
CELLULAR Samsung Galaxy S20 5G Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G
Technology WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM
Mobile Broadband Generation 5G 5G Both phones have the same mobile network generation.
Operating System Android 10 Android 11
User Interface Samsung One UI 2 MIUI 12.5
Intelligent Assistant Bixby -
Payment Technology Samsung Pay -
Navigation GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC
COMMUNICATIONS Samsung Galaxy S20 5G Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G
Data Transmission GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, VoLTE, FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE, 5G NR FR1 FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE, 5G NR FR1
2G Band 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM
3G UMTS Band Band 1, Band 2, Band 4, Band 5, Band 8 Band 1, Band 2, Band 4, Band 5, Band 6, Band 8, Band 19
3G UMTS Frequency 2100, 1900, 1700, 850, 900 2100, 1900, 1700, 850, 800, 900, 800
4G LTE Band Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 12, Band 13, Band 17, Band 18, Band 19, Band 20, Band 25, Band 26, Band 28, Band 32, Band 38, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41, Band 66 Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 12, Band 13, Band 17, Band 18, Band 19, Band 20, Band 26, Band 28, Band 32, Band 38, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41, Band 42, Band 66
4G LTE Frequency FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 700a, FDD 700c, FDD 700b, FDD 800 lower, FDD 800 upper, FDD 800 DD, FDD 1900+, FDD 850+, FDD 700 APT, FDD 1500 L, TDD 2600, TDD 1900, TDD 2300, TDD 2500, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS-3 FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 700a, FDD 700c, FDD 700b, FDD 800 lower, FDD 800 upper, FDD 800 DD, FDD 850+, FDD 700 APT, FDD 1500 L, TDD 2600, TDD 1900, TDD 2300, TDD 2500, TDD 3500, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS-3
5G NR Band N1, n3, n5, n7, n8, n28, n77, n78, n40 N1, n3, n5, n7, n8, n20, n28, n38, n41, n66, n77, n78, n40
5G NR Frequency FDD 2100, FDD 1800, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 700APT, TDD TD 3700, TDD TD 3500, TDD 2300 FDD 2100, FDD 1800, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 800, FDD 700APT, TDD TD 2600, TDD TD 2500, FDD AWS-3, TDD TD 3700, TDD TD 3500, TDD 2300
Wireless Interface IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, ANT+, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth Bluetooth 5.0 Bluetooth 5.2
Bluetooth Profiles HFP, HSP, OPP, PAN, A2DP, AVRCP, HID, SAP, PBAP, MAP, HOGP -
NFC Yes Yes Both phones have an NFC reader for mobile payments.
Messaging Services SMS, MMS -
MEDIA Samsung Galaxy S20 5G Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G
Supported Digital Audio Standards WAV, WMA, AAC, PCM, AMR, MP3, FLAC, XMF, OGG, MIDI, APE (Monkey's Audio), M4A, DSF, DSD, MXMF, OGA, 3GA, AWB, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, DFF, MID, DSD64, DSD128 -
Supported Digital Video Standards MKV, FLV, AVI, WMV, ASF, 3GP, M4V, WebM, 3G2, MP4 -
Sound Enhancements Dolby Digital Plus sound, Dolby Atmos sound technology, Surround sound, stereo speakers tuned by AKG, Dolby Digital sound Dolby Atmos sound technology, Hi-Res audio certified, Hi-Res audio wireless
FEATURES Samsung Galaxy S20 5G Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G
Phone Functions Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert -
Sensors Accelerometer, proximity sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor, RGB sensor, geomagnetic sensor, ultrasonic sensor, HR sensor Accelerometer, proximity sensor, digital compass, gyroscope, 360° ambient light sensor
Security Devices Fingerprint reader (under display), face recognition Face recognition, fingerprint reader (side)
Security Technology - AI face unlock
Additional Phone Features HD Voice, MIMO technology, Smart Select, Fast Charging, Samsung KNOX, High AOP Mic, Smart View, Samsung DeX support, Bixby Vision, Secure Folder function, Dual Audio, Bixby Routines, Intelligent Performance Enhancer, AR Doodle, Bixby key, 3D Scanner, Live messages, Samsung KNOX 3.5 JBL Audio, LiquidCool Technology 2.0, X-axis linear vibration motor, IR blaster, super-linear dual speakers, MTW (Multiple Tab Winding) technology, Dual charge pumps
OTHERS Samsung Galaxy S20 5G Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 Pro+ 5G
Included Accessories Power adapter, SIM card removal tool, USB-C cable, Earphones (USB Type-C) with sound by AKG SIM card removal tool, USB-C cable, protective case, 120W charger
Compliant Standards VDE, IP68, HAC (Hearing Aid Compatible), SGS TUV Rheinland Certified Safe Fast-Charge System, SGS Eye Care Display Certification
Max Depth of Water Resistance 1.5 m -
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