Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G Mystic Bronze 128GB
Samsung
68 Overall Score
vs
Xiaomi 14 Ultra White 512GB
Xiaomi
77 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G Mystic Bronze 128GB
65 out of 100 medium confidence 11 reviews
The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra receives mixed feedback from buyers. Many praise its performance, camera quality, and value for money, noting it still competes well with newer models. However, several users report issues with carrier locks, poor packaging, and defective units, with some experiencing battery swelling or screen damage. Overall, the phone itself is highly regarded, but the refurbished condition and seller reliability are significant concerns.
Pros
- Excellent performance and speed
- Great camera quality with clear detail
- Expandable storage via micro SD card
- Good value for the price
- Stylus works perfectly
Cons
- Carrier lock issues (not truly unlocked)
- Poor packaging and potential damage in transit
- Defective units (battery swelling, screen damage)
- Non-original box and accessories
- Camera autofocus issues
Performance 5
Camera quality 4
Carrier lock 2
Packaging 3
Value for money 4
Defective units 3
Xiaomi 14 Ultra White 512GB
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Gaming
Flagship
Battery Life
Photography
Foldable
Budget
Rugged
Business
Compact
Specifications
| Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G | Xiaomi 14 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Screen Size | 6.9 | 6.7 |
| Display Type | Dynamic AMOLED | LTPO AMOLED★ |
| Resolution | 1440 x 3088 | — |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | — | 3000 nits★ |
| HDR | ✓ | ✓ |
| Performance | ||
| Processor | Snapdragon 865 | — |
| Processor Model | Snapdragon 865 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
| CPU Cores | 8 | 8 |
| CPU Speed | 2.73 | 3.30★ |
| RAM | 12 GB | 16 GB★ |
| Storage | 128 GB | 512 GB★ |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.0 | UFS 4.0★ |
| Expandable | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Camera | ||
| Main Camera | 108 MP★ | 50 MP |
| Camera Count | 3 | 4★ |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP★ |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 50 MP★ |
| Front Camera | 10 MP | 32 MP★ |
| Optical Zoom | 120mm★ | 5x |
| Video | — | 8K@30fps★ |
| OIS | ✓ | ✓ |
| Battery & Charging | ||
| Battery | 4,500 mAh | 5,000 mAh★ |
| Wired Charging | 25W | 90W★ |
| Wireless Charging | ✓ | ✓ |
| Fast Charging | Fast charging | PD 3.0, QC4 |
| Connector | USB-C | USB-C |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.4★ |
| NFC | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 3.2 |
| SIM | Dual SIM Cards | Nano-SIM |
| Design & Build | ||
| Water Resistance | IP68 | IP68 |
| Form Factor | bar | bar |
| Weight | 0.21 kg★ | — |
| Fingerprint | in-display | in-display |
| Face Recognition | ✓★ | — |
| OS | Android | Android |
| Headphone Jack | ✗ | ✗ |
| Stereo Speakers | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G Mystic Bronze 128GB
- Strong feature (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong build (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong camera (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong social proof (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (25th percentile)
Xiaomi 14 Ultra White 512GB
- Strong display (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong camera (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong performance (98th percentile)98th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Xiaomi 14 Ultra
Scores 77 overall, wins 7 of 9 usage categories and 15 of 41 specs.