Side by side comparison and review of Xiaomi MI 8 Pro and Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G. Compare sizes, cameras, batteries, memory capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect phone. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the phone that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Xiaomi MI 8 Pro | Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G |
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Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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Manufacturer Model Number | - | SM-N986B/DS | |
Form Factor | Touch | Touch | |
Height | 154.9 mm | 164.8 mm | Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G has greater height than Xiaomi MI 8 Pro. |
Width | 74.8 mm | 77.2 mm | Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G has greater width than Xiaomi MI 8 Pro. |
Depth | 7.6 mm | 8.1 mm | Xiaomi MI 8 Pro is narrower than Xiaomi MI 8 Pro. |
Weight | 177 g | 208 g | Xiaomi MI 8 Pro is lighter than Xiaomi MI 8 Pro. |
Body Colour | Transparent titanium | Mystic white | Mystic black | Mystic bronze | |
Protection | - | Dustproof, splashproof, water-resistant | |
Waterproof (Water-resistant) | - | Yes | Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G is waterproof. |
IP rating | - | IP68 | |
SAR Value | 1.531 W/kg (body), 0.969 W/kg (head) | 1.47 W/kg (body), 0.338 W/kg (head), 3.29 W/kg (limb) | |
Integrated Components | - | Heart rate sensor | |
Connector Type | USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C | USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C | |
SIM Card Type (Size) | Nano SIM | Nano SIM, Electronic SIM card (e-SIM) | |
SIM Card Qty | Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM | |
SIM Card Configuration Details | - | Nano SIM + nano SIM/microSD |
DISPLAY | Xiaomi MI 8 Pro | Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G |
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Display Type | OLED display | OLED display | |
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Display Technology | AMOLED | Infinity-O Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
Screen Size (Display Size) | 6.21" | 6.9" | Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G has larger screen size than Xiaomi MI 8 Pro. |
Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 2248 x 1080 pixels | 3088 x 1440 pixels | Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G has better screen resolution than Xiaomi MI 8 Pro. |
Display Format | Full HD+ | QHD+ | |
Pixel Density | 402 ppi | 496 ppi | Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G has better pixel density than Xiaomi MI 8 Pro. |
Aspect Ratio | 18.7:9 | - | |
Max Brightness | 600 cd/m² | - | |
Colour Depth | - | 16.7 million colours | |
Contrast Ratio | 60000:1 | - | |
HDR | Yes | Yes | Both phones have HDR. |
HDR Technology | - | HDR10+ | |
Display Enhancement Technology | Sunlight mode | - | |
Display Refresh Rate | - | 120 Hz | |
Display Features | Always-on display, Reading mode, Colour temperature adjustment, DCI-P3 Wide colour gamut | Edge Screen, AOD(Always On Display), Edge Lighting, Video Wallpaper |
PROCESSOR | Xiaomi MI 8 Pro | Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G |
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Processor Type (CPU) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 AIE | Samsung | |
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Clock Speed | 2.8 GHz | 2.73 GHz | Xiaomi MI 8 Pro has higher clock speed than Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G. |
Processor Core Qty | 8-core | 8-core | Both phones have the same number of phone cores. |
64-bit Architecture | Yes | Yes | Both phones have 64-bit architecture. |
Graphics System (GPU) | Qualcomm ADRENO 630 | - |
MEMORY | Xiaomi MI 8 Pro | Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G |
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RAM | LPDDR4X SDRAM - 8 GB | LPDDR5 SDRAM - 12 GB | Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G has more RAM than Xiaomi MI 8 Pro. |
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Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 128 GB | 256 GB | Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G has more internal memory than Xiaomi MI 8 Pro. |
User Memory | - | 221.6 GB | |
Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) | - | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 1 TB |
CAMERA | Xiaomi MI 8 Pro | Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G |
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MAIN CAMERA |
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Number of Main Cameras | 2 | 3 | |
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Sensor Resolution | 12 Megapixel | 108 Megapixel | Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G has better camera resolution than Xiaomi MI 8 Pro. |
Sensor Size | - | 1/1.33" | |
Lens Type | Wide-angle lens | Wide-angle lens | |
Lens Aperture | F/1.8 | F/1.8 | Both phones have the same camera lens aperture. |
Field of View (FoV) | - | 79 degree(s) | |
Pixel Size | - | 0.8 μm | |
Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | 4-axis OIS (Optical Image Stabilisation) | Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Both phones have optical image stabilization. |
Focus Adjustment | Automatic | Automatic | |
Laser Auto Focus | - | Yes | |
Optical Zoom | - | 5x | |
Digital Zoom | - | 50x | |
Self-Timer Delay | - | Yes | |
Special Effects | HDR | HDR, Grid Line | |
Camera Modes | Burst mode, Panorama, low-light shots, portrait mode, AI Beautify, Portrait mode with background blurring | Panorama, Slow motion mode, HYPERLAPSE, Live Focus mode, Super Slow-mo, Flowers, Greenery, Trees, Sky, Beaches, Watersides, Snow, Backlit, Text, Motion Photos, Food, Face, Baby, Person, Dog, Cat, People, Sunset, Sunrise, City, Waterfall, Scenery, Stage, Vehicles, Drinks, Animal, Shoes, Indoor, Clothes, Night view, Live focus video, Night, Mountain, Pro Video mode, Single Take, Pro Video | |
Face Recognition (Face ID) | Face recognition | Face detection | Both phones have face detection. |
Light Source | LED flash | High CRI LED flash | |
Video Resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 30 fps, Slo-mo video 1280 x 720 (720p) at 240 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 30 fps, Slo-mo video 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 240 fps | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 60 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 30 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 60 fps, 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 120 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 | |
Camera Features (Functions) | Dual Pixel Autofocus technology, AI Dual camera, AI scene detection, AI Beautify, AI studio lighting, AI short video editing, AI high-res photos, AI Dynamic | 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, blur detection, HDR10+ recording, Floating shutter button, Super steady, Zoom-In Mic, Space Zoom, Take 33MP still photos while playing 8K video, AR Doodle, 50x Super Resolution Zoom, HEVC (High Efficiency Video coding) support, Microphone Control (Pro Video only) |
SECOND CAMERA |
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Sensor Resolution (2nd Camera) | 12 Megapixel | 12 Megapixel | Both phones have the same second camera resolution. |
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Lens Type (2nd Camera) | Telephoto lens | Telephoto lens | |
Lens Aperture (2nd Camera) | F/2.4 | F/3.0 | Xiaomi MI 8 Pro has better second camera lens aperture than Xiaomi MI 8 Pro. |
Field of View (2nd Camera) | - | 20 degree(s) | |
Pixel Size (2nd Camera) | - | 1 μm | |
Camera Features (2nd Camera) | Portrait lens | - |
THIRD CAMERA |
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Sensor Resolution (3rd Camera) | - | 12 Megapixel | |
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Lens Type (3rd Camera) | - | Ultra wide-angle lens | |
Lens Aperture (3rd Camera) | - | F/2.2 | |
Field of View (3rd Camera) | - | 120 degree(s) | |
Pixel Size (3rd Camera) | - | 1.4 μm |
FRONT CAMERA |
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Number of Front Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
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Sensor Resolution (Front) | 20 Megapixel | 10 Megapixel | Xiaomi MI 8 Pro has better front camera resolution than Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G. |
Lens Aperture (Front) | - | F/2.2 | |
Field of View (Front) | - | 80 degree(s) | |
Pixel Size (Front) | - | 1.22 μm | |
Focus Adjustment | - | Automatic | |
Special Effects (Front) | Mirror | - | |
Camera Modes (Front) | AI portrait mode, 3D beauty mode | Timer mode, wide selfie mode, selfie mode, Live Focus mode, AR Emoji, selfie focus, Live focus video | |
Face Recognition (Face ID) | Face recognition | - | Xiaomi MI 8 Pro has face detection. |
Camera Features (Front) | Self-timer, 3D Beautify | Dual Pixel AF |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Xiaomi MI 8 Pro | Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G |
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Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 3000 mAh | 4500 mAh | Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G has larger battery capacity than Xiaomi MI 8 Pro. |
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Fast Charging Technology | Qualcomm Quick Charge 4.0+ | Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0, Adaptive Fast Charging, Power Delivery 3.0 | Both phones have fast charging technology. |
Wireless Charging | - | Yes | Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G can be charged wirelessly. |
Wireless Charging Standards | - | WPC, Fast Wireless Charging 2.0, Wireless PowerShare | |
Talk Time | - | 1440 minutes | |
Run Time Details | - | Active online usage (LTE): up to 15 hrs Active online usage (Wi-Fi): up to 16 hrs Playback (wireless video): up to 19 hrs Playback (wireless audio): up to 75 hrs Talk (4G): up to 1440 min |
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Battery Technology | - | Lithium Ion |
CELLULAR | Xiaomi MI 8 Pro | Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G |
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Technology | CDMA2000 1X / GSM / WCDMA (UMTS) / TD-SCDMA | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | |
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Mobile Broadband Generation | 4G | 5G | Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G has more advanced generation mobile network. |
Operating System | - | Android 10 | |
User Interface | - | One UI 2.5 | |
Intelligent Assistant | - | Bixby | |
Payment Technology | Android Pay | Samsung Pay | |
Navigation | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
COMMUNICATIONS | Xiaomi MI 8 Pro | Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G |
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Data Transmission | GPRS, EDGE, EV-DO, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE, 5G NR FR1 | |
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2G Band | - | 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 8 | |
3G UMTS Frequency | 2100, 1900, 1700, 850, 900 | 2100, 1900, 1700, 850, 900 | |
4G LTE Band | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 12, Band 17, Band 20, Band 34, Band 38, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41 | 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 | |
4G LTE Frequency | FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 700a, FDD 700b, FDD 800 DD, TDD 2000, TDD 2600, TDD 1900, TDD 2300, TDD 2500 | 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 | |
5G NR Band | - | N1, n3, n5, n7, n8, n28, 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 | |
Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax | |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 | |
NFC | Yes | Yes | Both phones have an NFC reader for mobile payments. |
Messaging Services | SMS, MMS | SMS, MMS |
MEDIA | Xiaomi MI 8 Pro | Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G |
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Supported Digital Audio Standards | WAV, AAC, PCM, AMR, MP3, FLAC, AAC +, eAAC+, APE (Monkey's Audio), apt-X, AMR-WB, AMR-NB, apt-X HD | 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 | |
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Supported Digital Video Standards | MKV, XviD, MPEG-4, H.264, M4V, HEVC, H.265, ASP | MKV, FLV, AVI, WMV, ASF, 3GP, M4V, WebM, 3G2, MP4 | |
Sound Enhancements | - | Dolby Digital Plus sound, Dolby Atmos sound technology, Surround sound, Acoustic Overload Point, stereo speakers tuned by AKG, Dolby Digital sound |
FEATURES | Xiaomi MI 8 Pro | Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G |
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Phone Functions | Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert | Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert | |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, digital compass, barometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor, Time of Flight (ToF), infrared (IR) sensor | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor, geomagnetic sensor | |
Security Devices | Fingerprint reader (under display), face recognition | Fingerprint reader (under display), face recognition | |
Security Technology | IR face unlock | - | |
Additional Phone Features | Face Unlock, MU-MIMO technology | MIMO technology, Screen mirroring, Screen Write, Smart Select, Fast Charging, Samsung KNOX, High AOP Mic, Smart View, Live message, Screen off memo, Samsung DeX support, Bixby Vision, Secure Folder function, Dual Audio, Bixby Routines, Intelligent Performance Enhancer, AR Doodle, PENUP |
OTHERS | Xiaomi MI 8 Pro | Samsung Galaxy Note20 Ultra 5G |
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Included Accessories | Power adapter, SIM card removal tool, USB-C to 3.5 jack adapter, USB-C cable, soft protective case, 18W QC3.0 charger | Power adapter, SIM card removal tool, USB-C cable, S Pen, Earphones (USB Type-C) with sound by AKG | |
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Compliant Standards | - | VDE, IP68, HAC (Hearing Aid Compatible), SGS | |
Max Depth of Water Resistance | - | 1.5 m |