Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra vs Sony Xperia 1 IV
The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra (2020) runs on the Samsung Exynos 990, while the Sony Xperia 1 IV (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 IV leads — 66/100 vs 57/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 1 IV has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 108 MP vs 12 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 IV is faster in AnTuTu (1,320,406 vs 918,508); the Sony Xperia 1 IV is noticeably lighter (185g vs 208g).
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
Sony Xperia 1 IV
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 12MP
- Overall rating 57/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 1320406 vs 918508
- Better Geekbench Single: 1675 vs 1222
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4453 vs 3060
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 30W vs 25W
- Lighter: 185g vs 208g
- Higher performance (69/100 vs 58/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 49/100)
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 88/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 53/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra vs the Sony Xperia 1 IV, the Sony Xperia 1 IV scores 9 points higher (66/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV leads (69/100 vs 58/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV leads (53/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV is a bit better (69/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV and the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra are nearly equal (90/100 vs 88/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV is a bit better (56/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV is a bit better (53/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV is a bit better (66/100 vs 53/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra | Sony Xperia 1 IV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 990 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 918508 | 1320406 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1222 | 1675 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3060 | 4453 | |
| Display | 6.9" AMOLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 3088x1440 | 1644x3840 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | — | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 118 | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 12 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 164.8×77.2×8.1 mm | 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 208 g | 185 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | — |
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
Sony Xperia 1 IV
- Main: 12MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 3088x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 IV
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Sony Xperia 1 IV
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
We compared Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra and Sony Xperia 1 IV, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 IV leads Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra by 30.4% in our overall performance rating.
Sony Xperia 1 IV
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV is a bit better (69/100 vs 58/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV and the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra are nearly equal (90/100 vs 88/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV is a bit better (56/100 vs 49/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV is a bit better (53/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 IV is a bit better (66/100 vs 53/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra or the Sony Xperia 1 IV?
The Sony Xperia 1 IV edges out the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra and the Sony Xperia 1 IV?
The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 57/100, the Sony Xperia 1 IV — 66/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra or the Sony Xperia 1 IV?
The Sony Xperia 1 IV leads on camera score (56/100 vs 49/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra or the Sony Xperia 1 IV?
The Sony Xperia 1 IV leads on performance (69/100 vs 58/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra over the Sony Xperia 1 IV?
The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra is a better fit for everyday use. The Sony Xperia 1 IV is a better fit for active users.