Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra vs Sony Xperia 5 V
The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra (2020) runs on the Samsung Exynos 990, while the Sony Xperia 5 V (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 5 V leads — 67/100 vs 57/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Sony Xperia 5 V has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 108 MP vs 48 MP; the Sony Xperia 5 V is faster in AnTuTu (1,774,668 vs 918,508); the Sony Xperia 5 V is noticeably lighter (182g vs 208g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
Sony Xperia 5 V
What makes Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 48MP
- Better display (88/100 vs 84/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 5 V better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1774668 vs 918508
- Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 1222
- Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 3060
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 30W vs 25W
- Lighter: 182g vs 208g
- Higher performance (76/100 vs 58/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 49/100)
- Longer battery life (53/100 vs 42/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 53/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra vs the Sony Xperia 5 V, the Sony Xperia 5 V scores 10 points higher (67/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 5 V leads (76/100 vs 58/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 5 V leads (53/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 5 V notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra (76/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra and the Sony Xperia 5 V are nearly equal (88/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 5 V is a bit better (56/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 5 V is a bit better (53/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 V is a bit better (63/100 vs 53/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra | Sony Xperia 5 V | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 990 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | |
| AnTuTu | 918508 | 1774668 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1222 | 2004 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3060 | 5311 | |
| Display | 6.9" AMOLED | 6.1" OLED | |
| Resolution | 3088x1440 | 1080x2520 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | — | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 118 | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 13 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 164.8×77.2×8.1 mm | 154.0×68.0×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 208 g | 182 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
Sony Xperia 5 V
- Main: 48MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 3088x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Sony Xperia 5 V
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Sony Xperia 5 V
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: supported, wattage unknown
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra and Sony Xperia 5 V, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 5 V leads Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra by 48.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Sony Xperia 5 V
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 5 V notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra (76/100 vs 58/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra and the Sony Xperia 5 V are nearly equal (88/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 5 V is a bit better (56/100 vs 49/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Sony Xperia 5 V is a bit better (53/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 5 V is a bit better (63/100 vs 53/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra or the Sony Xperia 5 V?
The Sony Xperia 5 V is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra and the Sony Xperia 5 V?
The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 57/100, the Sony Xperia 5 V — 67/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra or the Sony Xperia 5 V?
The Sony Xperia 5 V leads on camera score (56/100 vs 49/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra or the Sony Xperia 5 V?
The Sony Xperia 5 V leads on performance (76/100 vs 58/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra over the Sony Xperia 5 V?
The Sony Xperia 5 V is a better fit for active users.