Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra vs Sony Xperia 1 VI

The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra (2020) runs on the Samsung Exynos 990, while the Sony Xperia 1 VI (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 VI leads — 64/100 vs 57/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 1 VI has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 108 MP vs 48 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 VI is faster in AnTuTu (2,096,581 vs 918,508); the Sony Xperia 1 VI is noticeably lighter (192g vs 208g).

The Sony Xperia 1 VI edges out the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
Performance 58
Display 88
Camera 49
Battery 42
Portability 53
Value for money 22
Sony Xperia 1 VI
Performance 81
Display 80
Camera 39
Battery 53
Portability 62
Value for money
What makes Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra better?
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 48MP

  • Better camera (49/100 vs 39/100)
  • Better display (88/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 VI better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2096581 vs 918508
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2205 vs 1222
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 7192 vs 3060
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 30W vs 25W
  • Lighter: 192g vs 208g

  • Higher performance (81/100 vs 58/100)
  • Longer battery life (53/100 vs 42/100)
  • Better portability (62/100 vs 53/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra vs the Sony Xperia 1 VI, the Sony Xperia 1 VI scores 7 points higher (64/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI leads (81/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra leads (49/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI leads (53/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra (81/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra is a bit better (88/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra is a bit better (49/100 vs 39/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI is a bit better (53/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI is a bit better (62/100 vs 53/100).

Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra: The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra is a better fit for everyday use.
Sony Xperia 1 VI: The Sony Xperia 1 VI is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Specs comparison
Specification Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Sony Xperia 1 VI
Processor Samsung Exynos 990 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
AnTuTu 918508 2096581
Geekbench Single 1222 2205
Geekbench Multi 3060 7192
Display 6.9" AMOLED 6.5" LTPO OLED
Resolution 3088x1440 1080x2340
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4500 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 25W 30W
Wireless charging 15W 15W
Main camera 108 MP 48 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 14, up to 3 major Android upgrades
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP65
Dimensions 164.8×77.2×8.1 mm 162.0×74.0×8.2 mm
Weight 208 g 192 g
Launch price $1299
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
  • Main: 108MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 10MP
49
camera
Sony Xperia 1 VI
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 12MP
39
camera
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
  • 6.9" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 3088x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
88
display
Sony Xperia 1 VI
  • 6.5" LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless: 15W
42
battery
Sony Xperia 1 VI
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 30W
  • Wireless: 15W
53
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra and Sony Xperia 1 VI, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Samsung Exynos 990
57/100
918508 AnTuTu
Sony Xperia 1 VI Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
64/100 +56.2%
2096581 AnTuTu

Sony Xperia 1 VI leads Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra by 56.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
$1299
Sony Xperia 1 VI
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra (81/100 vs 58/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra is a bit better (88/100 vs 80/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra is a bit better (49/100 vs 39/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI is a bit better (53/100 vs 42/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 VI is a bit better (62/100 vs 53/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra or the Sony Xperia 1 VI?

The Sony Xperia 1 VI edges out the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra by just 7 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 VI?

The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 57/100, the Sony Xperia 1 VI — 64/100.

Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra or the Sony Xperia 1 VI?

The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra leads on camera score (49/100 vs 39/100).

Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra or the Sony Xperia 1 VI?

The Sony Xperia 1 VI leads on performance (81/100 vs 58/100).

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra over the Sony Xperia 1 VI?

The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra is a better fit for everyday use. The Sony Xperia 1 VI is a better fit for gamers and power users.