Samsung Galaxy S20 vs Xiaomi Mi 11
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Samsung Galaxy S20 and the Xiaomi Mi 11, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Samsung Galaxy S20 | Xiaomi Mi 11 |
|---|
| Price | $141 | $529 |
| Our rating | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Battery | 4,000 mAh | 4,600 mAh |
| Wired charging | 25W | 55W |
| Storage (max) | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Screen size | 6.2 in | 6.81 in |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 108 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 163 g | 196 g |
| Released | Mar 2020 | Feb 2021 |
Summary: Samsung Galaxy S20 is ahead on weight (lower is lighter). Xiaomi Mi 11 is ahead on battery, wired charging, storage (max), screen size.
★ Which should you buy? Xiaomi Mi 11 is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs. If budget matters more than the extra capability, Samsung Galaxy S20 is the cheaper option.
Reviewed by the infozme.com Editorial Team — see how we research & rate phones.
Display
| Samsung Galaxy S20 | Xiaomi Mi 11 |
|---|
| Type | Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 120Hz, HDR10+ | AMOLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1500 nits (peak) |
| Size | 6.2 inches, 93.8 cm2 (~89.5% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.81 inches |
| Resolution | 1440 x 3200 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~563 ppi density) | 1440 x 3200 pixels (QHD+), 20:9 ratio (~515 ppi density) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 6 | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus |
| Features | Always-on display, 120Hz refresh rate available at FHD resolution | — |
Platform
| Samsung Galaxy S20 | Xiaomi Mi 11 |
|---|
| OS | Android 10, upgradable to Android 13, One UI 5 | Android 11, MIUI 12 (upgradable to Android 14, HyperOS) |
| Chipset (Global) | Exynos 990 (7 nm+) | — |
| Chipset (USA) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 5G (7 nm+) | — |
| CPU (Global) | Octa-core (2x2.73 GHz Mongoose M5 & 2x2.50 GHz Cortex-A76 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) | — |
| CPU (USA) | Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Cortex-A77 & 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A77 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55) | — |
| GPU (Global) | Mali-G77 MP11 | — |
| GPU (USA) | Adreno 650 | — |
| Chipset | — | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G (5 nm) |
| CPU | — | Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Cortex-X1 & 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | — | Adreno 660 |
Memory
| Samsung Galaxy S20 | Xiaomi Mi 11 |
|---|
| RAM | 8GB or 12GB LPDDR5 | 8GB, 12GB LPDDR5 |
| Internal Storage | 128GB UFS 3.0 | — |
| Card Slot | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) | No |
| Storage | — | 128GB, 256GB UFS 3.1 |
Main Camera
| Samsung Galaxy S20 | Xiaomi Mi 11 |
|---|
| Triple | 12 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.76", 1.8µm, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS; 64 MP, f/2.0, 29mm (telephoto), 1/1.72", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x hybrid optical zoom; 12 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, Super Steady video | — |
| Features | LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama |
| Video | 8K@24fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, 720p@960fps, HDR10+, OIS, gyro-EIS | 8K@24/30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240/480fps, 720p@1920fps |
| Modules | — | 108 MP, f/1.85, 1/1.33", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS (wide); 13 MP, f/2.4, 123˚ (ultrawide); 5 MP, f/2.4 (telemacro, AF 3-10cm) |
Selfie Camera
| Samsung Galaxy S20 | Xiaomi Mi 11 |
|---|
| Single | 10 MP, f/2.2, 26mm (wide), 1/3.24", 1.22µm, Dual Pixel PDAF | — |
| Features | Dual video call, Auto-HDR | HDR, panorama |
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@30fps |
| Modules | — | 20 MP, f/2.2 |
Battery
| Samsung Galaxy S20 | Xiaomi Mi 11 |
|---|
| Type | Li-Po 4000 mAh, non-removable | Li-Po 4600 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 25W wired (PD3.0), 15W wireless (Qi/PMA), 4.5W reverse wireless | 55W wired, 100% in 45 min (advertised); 50W wireless, 100% in 53 min (advertised); 10W reverse wireless |
Body
| Samsung Galaxy S20 | Xiaomi Mi 11 |
|---|
| Dimensions | 151.7 x 69.1 x 7.9 mm (5.97 x 2.72 x 0.31 in) | 164.3 x 74.6 x 8.06 mm (glass) / 8.56 mm (vegan leather) |
| Weight | 163 g (5.75 oz) | 196 g (glass) / 194 g (vegan leather) |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 6), glass back (Gorilla Glass 6), aluminum frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5) or eco-leather back, aluminum frame |
| SIM | Single SIM (Nano-SIM and/or eSIM) or Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | — |
| Protection | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) | — |
| Water Resistance | — | No official IP rating |
Comms
| Samsung Galaxy S20 | Xiaomi Mi 11 |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.0, A2DP, LE | 5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC (L5) |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Radio | FM radio (Snapdragon model only) | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2, OTG | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
| Infrared Port | — | Yes |
Launch
| Samsung Galaxy S20 | Xiaomi Mi 11 |
|---|
| Announced | 2020, February 11 | December 28, 2020 (China) |
| Status | Available. Released 2020, March 06 | Released February 8, 2021 (Global) |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Samsung Galaxy S20 or Xiaomi Mi 11?
Xiaomi Mi 11 — 4,000 mAh for the Samsung Galaxy S20 versus 4,600 mAh for the Xiaomi Mi 11.
Which is lighter, Samsung Galaxy S20 or Xiaomi Mi 11?
Samsung Galaxy S20 — 163 g for the Samsung Galaxy S20 versus 196 g for the Xiaomi Mi 11.
Which is newer, Samsung Galaxy S20 or Xiaomi Mi 11?
Xiaomi Mi 11 — Mar 2020 for the Samsung Galaxy S20 versus Feb 2021 for the Xiaomi Mi 11.
Is the Samsung Galaxy S20 or the Xiaomi Mi 11 rated higher?
We rate the Samsung Galaxy S20 8/10 and the Xiaomi Mi 11 8/10.
Best phone lists →
