Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra (2020) runs on the Samsung Exynos 990, while the Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6; launch prices were $1299 and $840. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 57/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 907,140); the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra is noticeably lighter (208g vs 223g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra better?
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 208g vs 223g
- Better portability (53/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 907140
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1222
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 3060
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 40W vs 15W
- Cheaper at launch: $840 vs $1299
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 58/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 49/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 88/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 32 points higher (89/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 42/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra — 24/100, Vivo iQOO 16 — 92/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra (100/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (99/100 vs 88/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra (78/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra (90/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra is a bit better (53/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 990 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 907140 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1222 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3060 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.9" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3088x1440 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 164.8×77.2×8.1 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 208 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | $840 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 3088x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra by 83.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $459. Vivo iQOO 16 was $459 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra (100/100 vs 58/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (99/100 vs 88/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra (78/100 vs 49/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra (90/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra is a bit better (53/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra by 32 points (89/100 vs 57/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 57/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 49/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 58/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra over the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.