Smartphone Comparison

Xiaomi 15 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy S20+

Verdict
Xiaomi 15 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy S20+: Xiaomi 15 Ultra is the faster phone

Head-to-head specifications

MetricXiaomi 15 UltraSamsung Galaxy S20+Difference
AnTuTu v10 score2,758,993737,285+274.2%
ChipsetSnapdragon 8 EliteExynos 990
Display6.7" 120 Hz6.7" 120 Hz
Battery (mAh)6004,500-86.7%
Rear cameras50+200+50+50 MP12+64+12+0.3 MP
Front camera (MP)3210
RAM / storage (base)12 GB / 256 GB8 GB / 128 GB
Max configuration16 GB / 1024 GB12 GB / 512 GB
Weight (g)225186+21.0%
Connectivity / unlock5G · Under-display5G · Under-display
Launch price (USD)$1,299–$1,549$1,199–$1,399+8.3%
  • Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads on raw performance by about 274% on AnTuTu v10 (Snapdragon 8 Elite vs Exynos 990).
  • Samsung Galaxy S20+ is the cheaper option at launch pricing, though these phones launched 5 years apart — street prices will differ from launch MSRPs.

Verdict: Xiaomi 15 Ultra or Galaxy S20+?

Our recommendation
These two are closely matched — the right pick comes down to which specific strengths you value and the price you actually pay.

Xiaomi 15 Ultra advantages

  • Raw performance (+73%)
  • Camera resolution (+68%)
  • Memory (+33%)

Samsung Galaxy S20+ advantages

  • Battery capacity (+87%)
  • Lightness (+17%)
  • Affordability (+8%)

Which should you choose?

  • Choose the Xiaomi 15 Ultra if you game or want the most headroom for years of updates.
  • Choose the Samsung Galaxy S20+ if you need all-day (or two-day) battery life.
  • Choose the Xiaomi 15 Ultra if photography is your priority.

Value for money

Xiaomi 15 Ultra delivers more performance per dollar, making it the better value of the two at their listed prices.

Xiaomi 15 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy S20+: which should you choose?

Xiaomi 15 Ultra — Xiaomi Android 15 smartphone (2025) with a 6.73-inch 120 Hz LTPO AMOLED, Snapdragon 8 Elite, 600 mAh battery and 200MP main camera, scoring about 2,758,993 on AnTuTu v10; launched at $1,299.

Samsung Galaxy S20+ — Samsung Android 10 smartphone (2020) with a 6.7-inch 120 Hz Dynamic AMOLED 2X, Exynos 990, 4500 mAh battery and 64MP main camera, scoring about 737,285 on AnTuTu v10; launched at $1,199.

Xiaomi 15 Ultra vs Samsung Galaxy S20+: Xiaomi 15 Ultra is the faster phone. Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads on raw performance by about 274% on AnTuTu v10 (Snapdragon 8 Elite vs Exynos 990). Samsung Galaxy S20+ is the cheaper option at launch pricing, though these phones launched 5 years apart — street prices will differ from launch MSRPs.

Performance and everyday use

The Xiaomi 15 Ultra is the faster device on raw benchmarks (2,758,993 vs 737,285 on AnTuTu v10), running the Snapdragon 8 Elite against the Exynos 990. For messaging, browsing and social apps both feel instant — the gap matters most for gaming and long-term headroom.

Display and battery

Xiaomi 15 Ultra carries a 6.7-inch 120 Hz LTPO AMOLED against a 6.7-inch 120 Hz Dynamic AMOLED 2X on the Samsung Galaxy S20+. Batteries are 600 and 4,500 mAh — though software tuning and chipset efficiency shape real-world endurance as much as capacity.

Cameras, storage and price

Rear arrays are 50+200+50+50 MP versus 12+64+12+0.3 MP, with 32 MP and 10 MP front cameras. Base configurations start at 12 GB / 256 GB and 8 GB / 128 GB. The Samsung Galaxy S20+ is the more affordable at about $1,199 launch price, which may matter more than a small spec gap.

The verdict

Both are credible choices in the smartphone comparison space; the specification table above lays out every metric so you can weigh the trade-offs that matter to you. Pick the one whose strengths line up with how you will actually use it.

Frequently asked questions

Is the Xiaomi 15 Ultra better than the Samsung Galaxy S20+?

These two are closely matched — the right pick comes down to which specific strengths you value and the price you actually pay. Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads on raw performance by about 274% on AnTuTu v10 (Snapdragon 8 Elite vs Exynos 990).

What is the main difference between the Xiaomi 15 Ultra and the Samsung Galaxy S20+?

Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads on raw performance by about 274% on AnTuTu v10 (Snapdragon 8 Elite vs Exynos 990). Samsung Galaxy S20+ is the cheaper option at launch pricing, though these phones launched 5 years apart — street prices will differ from launch MSRPs.

Which is better value?

Xiaomi 15 Ultra delivers more performance per dollar, making it the better value of the two at their listed prices.

Which should I choose?

Choose the Xiaomi 15 Ultra if you game or want the most headroom for years of updates. Choose the Samsung Galaxy S20+ if you need all-day (or two-day) battery life.

Methodology

Smartphones are compared on AnTuTu v10 benchmark scores, chipset, display size and refresh rate, battery capacity, rear and front camera resolution, RAM and storage across launch variants, weight, and launch pricing (USD). Each model shows its base variant with the top-spec configuration noted where multiple variants exist. Benchmark scores reflect the listed chipset variant; real-world battery life and camera quality depend on software tuning, not just hardware numbers.

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We compile published benchmark results (Cinebench 2024, Geekbench 6, AnTuTu v10, 3DMark), manufacturer specifications and market pricing from nine regions into normalized, comparable datasets. Every figure traces to a named public source listed on each page.

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Last updated 2026-07-01
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