Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra vs Vivo iQOO 15T
The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra (2020) runs on the Samsung Exynos 990, while the Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $1299 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads — 82/100 vs 57/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15T has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 108 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15T is faster in AnTuTu (3,815,522 vs 918,508).
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Lighter: 208g vs 216g
- Better portability (53/100 vs 44/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3815522 vs 918508
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 1222
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 3060
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 108MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $1299
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 58/100)
- Better camera (65/100 vs 49/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 88/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra vs the Vivo iQOO 15T, the Vivo iQOO 15T scores 25 points higher (82/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (95/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (65/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (75/100 vs 42/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra — 22/100, Vivo iQOO 15T — 90/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra (95/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (99/100 vs 88/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra (65/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra (75/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra is a bit better (53/100 vs 44/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra | Vivo iQOO 15T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 990 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 918508 | 3815522 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1222 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3060 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.9" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3088x1440 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.8×77.2×8.1 mm | — | |
| Weight | 208 g | 216 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | $499 |
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 3088x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra and Vivo iQOO 15T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15T leads Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra by 75.9% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $800. Vivo iQOO 15T was $800 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra (95/100 vs 58/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (99/100 vs 88/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra (65/100 vs 49/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra (75/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra is a bit better (53/100 vs 44/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra by 25 points (82/100 vs 57/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra and the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 57/100, the Vivo iQOO 15T — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on camera score (65/100 vs 49/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on performance (95/100 vs 58/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra over the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.