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).

The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra by 25 points (82/100 vs 57/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
Performance 58
Display 88
Camera 49
Battery 42
Portability 53
Value for money 22
Vivo iQOO 15T
Performance 95
Display 99
Camera 65
Battery 75
Portability 44
Value for money 90
What makes Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra better?
  • Lighter: 208g vs 216g

  • Better portability (53/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15T better?
  • 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)
Comparison verdict

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).

Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra: The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo iQOO 15T: The Vivo iQOO 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
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
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
  • Main: 108MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 10MP
49
camera
Vivo iQOO 15T
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
65
camera
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
  • 6.9" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 3088x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
88
display
Vivo iQOO 15T
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless: 15W
42
battery
Vivo iQOO 15T
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
75
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra and Vivo iQOO 15T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Samsung Exynos 990
57/100
918508 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO 15T MediaTek Dimensity 9500
82/100 +75.9%
3815522 AnTuTu

Vivo iQOO 15T leads Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra by 75.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
$1299
Vivo iQOO 15T
$499

Launch price difference: $800. Vivo iQOO 15T was $800 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
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).

Frequently asked questions
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.