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- Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G vs 12S Ultra
Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G vs Xiaomi 12S Ultra
What Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G does better (13) and where 12S Ultra wins (12) — every spec side by side.
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9.2Display8.5
6.3Performance7.7
9.8Camera9.7
7.1Battery7.5
9.5Features9.1
Dimensions
Size comparison
Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G12S Ultra
| Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G | 12S Ultra | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Height | 166.9 mm | 163.2 mm | +3.7 mm |
| Width | 76 mm | 75 mm | +1 mm |
| Thickness | 8.8 mm | 9.1 mm | −0.3 mm |
| Weight | 222 g | 225 g | −3 g |
Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).
Why is Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G better than 12S Ultra?
- Geekbench 6 (multi-core)12,191 vs 4,3002.8×
- Main camera108 MP vs 50 MP2.2×
- RAM16 GB vs 12 GB+33%
- Battery capacity5,000 mAh vs 4,860 mAh+3%
- Memory card slotYes · 12S Ultra: No
- 4K selfie videoYes · 12S Ultra: No
- eSIMYes · 12S Ultra: No
- Screen size6.9″ vs 6.7″+3%
- USB version3.2 vs 2+60%
- Selfie camera40 MP vs 32 MP+25%
- Loudspeaker loudness-23.2 LUFS vs -25.6 LUFS+-9%
- Main camera aperturef/1.8 vs f/1.9+6%
Why is 12S Ultra better than Galaxy S20 Ultra 5G?
- AnTuTu score415,976 vs 1,039,4122.5×
- Wired charging45 W vs 67 W+49%
- Wireless charging power15 W vs 50 W3.3×
- Optical zoom4× vs 5×+25%
- Storage (base)128 GB vs 256 GB2×
- Measured brightness894 nits vs 1,065 nits+19%
- CPU frequency2.84 GHz vs 3.19 GHz+12%
- Process7 nm vs 4 nm+75%
- Peak brightness1,400 nits vs 1,500 nits+7%
- Pixel density511 ppi vs 522 ppi+2%
- Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6 vs Wi-Fi 6E+8%
- Bluetooth5 vs 5.2+4%
Specifications
Side by side
| Design | ||
| Weight | 222 g | 225 g |
| Thickness | 8.8 mm | 9.1 mm |
| Height | 166.9 mm | 163.2 mm |
| Width | 76 mm | 75 mm |
| Frame | Aluminium | Aluminium |
| Back | Glass | Eco leather |
| Ingress protection | IP68 | IP68 |
| Water resistance (IPx) | IPx8 | IPx8 |
| Glass protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 6 | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus |
| Colours | Cosmic Grey, Cosmic Black, Cloud White | Black, Dark Green |
| Display | ||
| Screen size | 6.9″ | 6.7″ |
| Panel | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | LTPO2 AMOLED |
| OLED panel | Yes | Yes |
| LTPO (adaptive 1–120 Hz) | — | Yes |
| Resolution (width) | 1,440 px | 1,440 px |
| Resolution (height) | 3,200 px | 3,200 px |
| Pixel density | 511 ppi | 522 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 1,400 nits | 1,500 nits |
| Measured brightness | 894 nits | 1,065 nits |
| Screen-to-body ratio | 89.9% | 89% |
| HDR | Yes | Yes |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Exynos 990 - Global | Qualcomm SM8475 Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 |
| Chip maker | Qualcomm | Qualcomm |
| Process | 7 nm | 4 nm |
| CPU cores | 8 | 8 |
| CPU frequency | 2.84 GHz | 3.19 GHz |
| GPU | Mali-G77 MP11 - Global Adreno 650 - USA | Adreno 730 |
| AnTuTu score | 415,976 | 1,039,412 |
| Geekbench 6 (multi-core) | 12,191 | 4,300 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | — | 2,746 |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage (max) | 512 GB | 512 GB |
| Storage (base) | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.0 | UFS 3.1 |
| Memory card slot | Yes | No |
| Camera | ||
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP |
| Main camera aperture | f/1.8 | f/1.9 |
| Main sensor size | 1/1.33" | 1" |
| Rear cameras | 3 | 3 |
| Optical stabilisation | Yes | Yes |
| Ultra-wide camera | Yes | Yes |
| Telephoto camera | Yes | Yes |
| Optical zoom | 4× | 5× |
| Max video | 8K | 8K |
| 4K video frame rate | 60 fps | 60 fps |
| Selfie camera | 40 MP | 32 MP |
| 4K selfie video | Yes | No |
| Battery | ||
| Battery capacity | 5,000 mAh | 4,860 mAh |
| Battery type | Li-Ion | Li-Po |
| Wired charging | 45 W | 67 W |
| Charged in 30 min | — | 73% |
| Wireless charging | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless charging power | 15 W | 50 W |
| Reverse wireless charging | Yes | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| eSIM | Yes | No |
| Dual SIM | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5 | 5.2 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2 | USB Type-C 2.0 |
| USB version | 3.2 | 2 |
| Infrared port | — | Yes |
| Dual-band GPS | — | Yes |
| Satellite navigation | GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC |
| Features | ||
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5 mm headphone jack | No | No |
| Loudspeaker loudness | -23.2 LUFS | -25.6 LUFS |
| Fingerprint sensor | Under display, ultrasonic | Under display |
| Barometer | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, ultrasonic), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, compass, barometer |
| SAR (head) | 0.32 W/kg | — |
| Software | ||
| OS at launch | Android 10 | Android 12 |
| Platform | Android | Android |
| Interface | One UI 5.1 | MIUI 13 |
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