In depth comparison and review of Xiaomi MI Note 10 and Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G. Compare sizes, cameras, batteries, memory, and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right phone for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the phone that will best fit your needs.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Xiaomi MI Note 10 | Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G |
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| Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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| Manufacturer Model Number | - | SM-N981B/DS | |
| Form Factor | Touch | Touch | |
| Height | 157.8 mm | 161.6 mm | Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G has greater height than Xiaomi MI Note 10. |
| Width | 74.2 mm | 75.2 mm | Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G has greater width than Xiaomi MI Note 10. |
| Depth | 9.67 mm | 8.3 mm | Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G is narrower than Xiaomi MI Note 10. |
| Weight | 208 g | 192 g | Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G is lighter than Xiaomi MI Note 10. |
| Body Colour | Midnight black | Glacier White | Aurora green | Mystic green | Mystic bronze | Mystic grey | |
| Protection | - | Dustproof, splashproof, water-resistant | |
| Waterproof (Water-resistant) | - | Yes | Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G is waterproof. |
| IP rating | - | IP68 | |
| Repairability Index | - | 8.1 (out of 10) | |
| SAR Value | 1.392 W/kg (body), 1.107 W/kg (head), 2.304 W/kg (limb) | 0.684 W/kg (head), 1.368 W/kg (body), 2.27 W/kg (limb) | |
| Connector Type | USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm |
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 |
| DISPLAY | Xiaomi MI Note 10 | Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G |
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| Display Type | OLED display | OLED display | |
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| Display Technology | AMOLED | Infinity-O Super AMOLED Plus | |
| Screen Size (Display Size) | 6.47" | 6.7" | Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G has larger screen size than Xiaomi MI Note 10. |
| Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 2340 x 1080 pixels | 2400 x 1080 pixels | Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G has better screen resolution than Xiaomi MI Note 10. |
| Display Format | Full HD+ | Full HD+ | |
| Pixel Density | 398 ppi | 393 ppi | Xiaomi MI Note 10 has better pixel density than Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G. |
| Max Brightness | 600 cd/m² | - | |
| Colour Depth | - | 16.7 million colours | |
| Contrast Ratio | 400000:1 | - | |
| HDR | Yes | Yes | Both phones have HDR. |
| HDR Technology | HDR10 | HDR10+ | |
| Display Enhancement Technology | Sunshine mode 2.0 | - | |
| Display Features | 3D curved glass, Colour temperature adjustment, night mode, DCI-P3 Wide colour gamut, Reading mode 2.0 | Edge Screen, AOD(Always On Display), Edge Lighting, Video Wallpaper | |
| Display Protection (Screen Protector) | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 (scratch resistant glass) | - |
| PROCESSOR | Xiaomi MI Note 10 | Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G |
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| Processor Type (CPU) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G | - | |
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| Clock Speed | 2.2 GHz | 2.73 GHz | Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G has higher clock speed than Xiaomi MI Note 10. |
| 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 618 | - |
| MEMORY | Xiaomi MI Note 10 | Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G |
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| RAM | LPDDR4X SDRAM - 6 GB | LPDDR5 SDRAM - 8 GB | Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G has more RAM than Xiaomi MI Note 10. |
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| Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 128 GB | 256 GB | Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G has more internal memory than Xiaomi MI Note 10. |
| User Memory | - | 221.7 GB |
| CAMERA | Xiaomi MI Note 10 | Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G |
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| MAIN CAMERA |
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| Number of Main Cameras | 5 | 3 | |
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| Sensor Resolution | 108 Megapixel | 12 Megapixel | Xiaomi MI Note 10 has better camera resolution than Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G. |
| Sensor Size | 1/1.33" | 1/1.76" | Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G has better camera sensor size than Xiaomi MI Note 10. |
| Lens Type | - | Wide-angle lens | |
| Lens Aperture | F/1.69 | F/1.8 | Xiaomi MI Note 10 has better lens aperture than Xiaomi MI Note 10. |
| Field of View (FoV) | 82 degree(s) | 79 degree(s) | Xiaomi MI Note 10 has larger lens field of view than Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G. |
| Pixel Size | 0.8 μm | 1.8 μm | Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G has larger camera pixel size than Xiaomi MI Note 10. |
| Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Both phones have optical image stabilization. |
| Focus Adjustment | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Laser Auto Focus | Yes | - | |
| Digital Zoom | - | 30x | |
| Self-Timer Delay | - | Yes | |
| Special Effects | HDR | HDR, Grid Line | |
| Camera Modes | Burst mode, Panorama, Pro mode, AI Beautify, Smart ultra-wide angle mode, Photo timer, Custom watermark, Full body portrait mode, Moon mode, AI smart slimming, Night Mode 2.0, Vlog mode | 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 | - | Xiaomi MI Note 10 has face detection. |
| Light Source | Flash | High CRI LED flash | |
| Still Image Resolutions | 12032 x 9024 | - | |
| Video Resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps, 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 60 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 30 fps, Slo-mo video 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 120 fps, Slo-mo video 1280 x 720 (720p) at 240 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 30 fps, Slo-mo video 1280 x 720 (720p) at 120 fps, Super slow motion video 1280 x 720 (720p) at 960 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) | Phase Detect Auto-Focus (PDAF), Dynamic photos, 4-in-1 Super Pixel, AI scene detection, AI studio lighting, 960 fps Smart audio pairing, AI lens flare, Portrait mode background blur adjustment, Ultra wide-angle edge distortion correction, Group photo face correction, Portrait mode background blurring, Motion tracking, Steady handheld night photography, levelling, AI rear penta camera, AI high-resolution photos, short video editing, Contrast detection focus | Quick Launch, Playback zoom, 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, Super Speed Dual Pixel AF, Zoom-In Mic, Space Zoom, Take 33MP still photos while playing 8K video, Hybrid Optic Zoom 3x, AR Doodle, 30x 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) | - | Ultra wide-angle lens | |
| Lens Aperture (2nd Camera) | F/2.0 | F/2.2 | Xiaomi MI Note 10 has better second camera lens aperture than Xiaomi MI Note 10. |
| Field of View (2nd Camera) | - | 120 degree(s) | |
| Pixel Size (2nd Camera) | 1.4 μm | 1.4 μm | Both phones have the same second camera pixel size. |
| Optical Zoom | 2x | - | |
| Camera Functions (2nd Camera) | Potrait camera | - | |
| Camera Features (2nd Camera) | - | OIS (Optical Image Stabilisation), Super Speed Dual Pixel AF |
| THIRD CAMERA |
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| Sensor Resolution (3rd Camera) | 20 Megapixel | 64 Megapixel | Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G has higher resolution third camera than Xiaomi MI Note 10. |
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| Sensor Size (3rd Camera) | 1/3" | - | |
| Lens Type (3rd Camera) | Ultra wide-angle lens | Telephoto lens | |
| Lens Aperture (3rd Camera) | F/2.2 | F/2.0 | Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G has better third camera lens aperture than Xiaomi MI Note 10. |
| Lens Element Qty (3rd Camera) | 5-element | - | |
| Field of View (3rd Camera) | 117 degree(s) | 76 degree(s) | Xiaomi MI Note 10 has larger third camera lens field of view than Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G. |
| Pixel Size (3rd Camera) | 1.12 μm | 0.8 μm | Xiaomi MI Note 10 has larger third camera pixel size than Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G. |
| Camera Features (3rd Camera) | Autofocus | - |
| FOURTH CAMERA |
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| Sensor Resolution (4th Camera) | 5 Megapixel | - | |
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| Lens Type (4th Camera) | Telephoto lens | - | |
| Lens Aperture (4th Camera) | F/2.0 | - | |
| Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | - | Xiaomi MI Note 10 has optical stabilisation of the fourth camera. |
| Digital Zoom | 50x | - | |
| Hybrid Zoom | 10x | - |
| FIFTH CAMERA |
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| Sensor Resolution (5th Camera) | 2 Megapixel | - | |
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| Pixel Size (5th Camera) | 1.75 μm | - | |
| Camera Functions (5th Camera) | Macro camera | - | |
| Camera Features (5th Camera) | Autofocus | - |
| FRONT CAMERA |
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| Number of Front Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
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| Sensor Resolution (Front) | 32 Megapixel | 10 Megapixel | Xiaomi MI Note 10 has better front camera resolution than Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G. |
| Lens Aperture (Front) | F/2.0 | F/2.2 | Xiaomi MI Note 10 has better front lens aperture than Xiaomi MI Note 10. |
| Field of View (Front) | - | 80 degree(s) | |
| Pixel Size (Front) | 1.6 μm | 1.22 μm | Xiaomi MI Note 10 has larger front camera pixel size than Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G. |
| Focus Adjustment | - | Automatic | |
| Special Effects (Front) | HDR, Magic mirror | - | |
| Camera Modes (Front) | Selfie panorama, AI Beautify | - | |
| Face Recognition (Face ID) | Face recognition | - | Xiaomi MI Note 10 has face detection. |
| Video Resolutions (Front) | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 30 fps | - | |
| Camera Features (Front) | AI portrait mode, age recognition, 4-in-1 Super Pixel technology, AI scene detection, AI studio lighting, Eye light, AI feature adjustment, Palm shutter, AI silhouette detection, wide-angle distortion correction, camera display brightness correction | Dual Pixel AF |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Xiaomi MI Note 10 | Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G |
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| Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 5260 mAh | 4300 mAh | Xiaomi MI Note 10 has larger battery capacity than Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G. |
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| Fast Charging Technology | - | Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0, Adaptive Fast Charging, Power Delivery 3.0 | Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G has fast charging technology. |
| Recharge Time (Charging Time) | 65 min | - | |
| Wireless Charging | - | Yes | Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G can be charged wirelessly. |
| Wireless Charging Standards | - | WPC, Qi, Fast Wireless Charging 2.0, Wireless PowerShare | |
| Talk Time | - | 1380 minutes | |
| Run Time Details | - | Talk (LTE): up to 1380 min Active online usage (LTE): up to 15 hrs Active online usage (Wi-Fi): up to 16 hrs Playback (wireless video): up to 21 hrs Playback (wireless audio): up to 74 hrs |
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| Battery Technology | Lithium polymer | Lithium Ion |
| CELLULAR | Xiaomi MI Note 10 | Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G |
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| Technology | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | |
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| Mobile Broadband Generation | 4G | 5G | Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G has more advanced generation mobile network. |
| Operating System | - | Android 10 | |
| User Interface | MIUI 11 | One UI 2.5 | |
| Intelligent Assistant | - | Bixby | |
| Payment Technology | Google Pay | Samsung Pay | |
| Navigation | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| COMMUNICATIONS | Xiaomi MI Note 10 | Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G |
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| Data Transmission | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, VoLTE, 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 | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | |
| 3G UMTS Band | Band 1, Band 2, Band 4, Band 5, Band 6, Band 8, Band 19 | Band 1, Band 2, Band 4, Band 5, Band 8 | |
| 3G UMTS Frequency | 2100, 1900, 1700, 850, 800, 900, 800 | 2100, 1900, 1700, 850, 900 | |
| 4G LTE Band | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 18, Band 19, Band 20, Band 26, Band 28, Band 38, Band 40 | 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 800 lower, FDD 800 upper, FDD 800 DD, FDD 850+, FDD 700 APT, TDD 2600, TDD 2300 | 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 Note 10 | Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G |
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| Supported Digital Audio Standards | WAV, AAC, AMR, MP3, apt-X, LDAC, 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, VC-1, XviD, MPEG-4, H.264, M4V, HEVC, VP8, VP9 | MKV, FLV, AVI, WMV, ASF, 3GP, M4V, WebM, 3G2, MP4 | |
| Sound Enhancements | Hi-Fi Sound support, Hi-Res audio | Dolby Digital Plus sound, Dolby Atmos sound technology, Surround sound, Acoustic Overload Point, stereo speakers tuned by AKG, Dolby Digital sound | |
| Audio Amplifier | Smart PA | - |
| FEATURES | Xiaomi MI Note 10 | Samsung Galaxy Note20 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, digital compass, gyro 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 | |
| Additional Phone Features | Infrared remote control, Fast Charging, Gaming Toolbox 2.0, Mi Share | 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 Note 10 | Samsung Galaxy Note20 5G |
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| Included Accessories | Protective cover, SIM card removal tool, USB-C cable, 30W fast 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 | TUV Rheinland Low Blue Light Certification | IP68, HAC (Hearing Aid Compatible) | |
| Max Depth of Water Resistance | - | 1.5 m |
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