Side-by-side technical data
Xiaomi Mi 11 vs Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra
Comparison between Xiaomi Mi 11 and Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Xiaomi and Samsung.
The verdict
Your pick: Xiaomi Mi 11, ahead on Design & display and Connectivity. Unless Camera decides it for you.
| Category | Mi 11 | Galaxy S20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 8.4 | 8.0 |
| Performance & hardware | 6.5 | 6.5 |
| Camera | 7.9 | 8.6 |
| Connectivity | 7.1 | 6.7 |
| Battery & charging | 8.3 | 8.4 |
Which one is for you?
Xiaomi Mi 11, if you care about…
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.2
- against Bluetooth 5.0
- Peak Display Brightness
- 1,500 nits
- against 1,400 nits
- Weight
- 196 g
- against 220 g
- Fast Charge Power
- 55 W
- against 45 W
Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,000 mAh
- against 4,600 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 16 GB
- against 12 GB
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 512 GB
- against 256 GB
- Expandable Storage
- Yes
- against No
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Mi 11 | Galaxy S20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Samsung Exynos 990 |
| Processor Process Size | 5 nm Best value | 7 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 660 | ARM Mali-G77 MP11 |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.0 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.84 GHz Best value | 2.73 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 512 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 806,139 | 623,915 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 1,177 Best value | 840 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 3,107 Best value | 2,670 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 1 Cortex-X1 at 2.84 GHz, 3 Cortex-A78 cores at 2.42 GHz, and 4 Cortex-A55 cores at 1.80 GHz. | Octa-core CPU with 2x Exynos M5 at 2.73 GHz, 2x Cortex-A76 at 2.50 GHz, and 4x Cortex-A55 at 2.00 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 12 GB | 16 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5 |
| Expandable Storage | No | Yes Best value |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v9 |
Design
| Specification | Mi 11 | Galaxy S20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Blue, White, Grey, Gold, Purple, Black | Grey, Black, White |
| Body Thickness | 8.1 mm Best value | 8.8 mm |
| Body Width | 74.6 mm | 76 mm |
| Body Height | 164.3 mm | 166.9 mm |
| Weight | 196 g Best value | 220 g |
| Usable Surface | 91.4 % Best value | 89.9 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy, Metal, Faux Leather | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | — | IP68 |
| Waterproof Depth | — | 1.5 m |
Battery
| Specification | Mi 11 | Galaxy S20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,600 mAh | 5,000 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 55 W Best value | 45 W |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
| Wireless charging power | 50 W Best value | 15 W |
| Reverse wireless charging power | 10 W Best value | 4.5 W |
Display
| Specification | Mi 11 | Galaxy S20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | AMOLED | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Peak Display Brightness | 1,500 nits Best value | 1,400 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.81″ | 6.9″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,440 px | 1,440 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 3,200 px | 3,200 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 515 ppi Best value | 511 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 480 Hz Best value | 240 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 5,000,000 :1 Best value | 2,000,000 :1 |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass Victus, HDR10+, Always-On Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Hole-Punch Notch, Dual-Edge Display, DCI-P3, 10-Bit Panel, MEMC, Scratch Resistant, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification | Hole-Punch Notch, Gorilla Glass 6, HDR10+, Always-On Display, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, DCI-P3, Scratch Resistant, Dual-Edge Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Touchscreen, Variable Refresh Rate |
Sensors
| Specification | Mi 11 | Galaxy S20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Mi 11 | Galaxy S20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing, Cooling System, Heart Rate Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, RGB Sensor, Cooling System |
Software
| Specification | Mi 11 | Galaxy S20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 11 | Android 10 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 11 Best value | 10 |
| OS Update Support | — | 2 years |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
| Widevine L1 | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Mi 11 | Galaxy S20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.2 Best value | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC Best value | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| Connectivity Features | Virtual Proximity Sensing, Infrared, NFC, USB Type-C, USB OTG, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, ANT+ | Samsung DeX, ANT+, NFC, FM Radio, USB Type-C, USB OTG, USB Mass Storage, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Host 3.1, USB Charging |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 3.2 Best value |
| SAR American Head | 0.95 W/kg | 0.94 W/kg Best value |
| SAR American Body | 0.65 W/kg Best value | 0.95 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.56 W/kg | 0.32 W/kg Best value |
| SAR (EU) body | 0.98 W/kg Best value | 1.56 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 7,500 Mbps Best value | 2,000 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 3,000 Mbps Best value | 318 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Mi 11 | Galaxy S20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Hi-Res Audio, Snapdragon Sound, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, A2DP, LE | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, Dolby Atmos, AVRCP, DIP, HFP, HID, HSP, MAP, PAN, OPP, PBAP/PAB, ANT+ |
Technical
| Specification | Mi 11 | Galaxy S20 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | M2011K2C, M2011K2G | SM-G988B/DS |
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