Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra vs Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra (2020) runs on the Samsung Exynos 990, while the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra leads — 57/100 vs 51/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) is faster in AnTuTu (954,090 vs 918,508); the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra is thinner (8.1mm vs 9.2mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 1222 vs 1114
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (49/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (53/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 954090 vs 918508
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3281 vs 3060
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 44W vs 25W
- Lighter: 203g vs 208g
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra vs the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022), the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra scores 6 points higher (57/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra leads (49/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) leads (56/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 58/100. In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (88/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (49/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) is a bit better (56/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra is a bit better (53/100 vs 44/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra | Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 990 | MediaTek Dimensity 1300 | |
| AnTuTu | 918508 | 954090 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1222 | 1114 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3060 | 3281 | |
| Display | 6.9" AMOLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 3088x1440 | 1080x2408 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 44W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 12, Funtouch 12 | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.8×77.2×8.1 mm | 163.9×75.3×9.2 mm | |
| Weight | 208 g | 203 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 3088x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2408
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra and Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) leads Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra by 3.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)
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performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 58/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (88/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) (49/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) is a bit better (56/100 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 Z5 (2022)?
The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra edges out the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra and the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)?
The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 57/100, the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022) — 51/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra or the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)?
The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra leads on camera score (49/100 vs 32/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra over the Vivo iQOO Z5 (2022)?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is display — better on the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra (88/100 vs 66/100).