Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra vs Vivo X300 Pro
The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra (2020) runs on the Samsung Exynos 990, while the Vivo X300 Pro (2025) runs on the Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $1299 and $899. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300 Pro leads — 87/100 vs 57/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 108 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,269,794 vs 918,508); the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra is noticeably lighter (208g vs 226g).
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
Vivo X300 Pro
- Lighter: 208g vs 226g
- Better display (88/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (53/100 vs 43/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3269794 vs 918508
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 1222
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 3060
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 108MP
- Faster wireless charging: 40W vs 15W
- Cheaper at launch: $899 vs $1299
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 58/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 49/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 42/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra vs the Vivo X300 Pro, the Vivo X300 Pro scores 30 points higher (87/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (93/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (96/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (81/100 vs 42/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra — 22/100, Vivo X300 Pro — 86/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra (93/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra and the Vivo X300 Pro are nearly equal (88/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra (96/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra (81/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra is a bit better (53/100 vs 43/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra | Vivo X300 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 990 | Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 918508 | 3269794 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1222 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3060 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.9" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 3088x1440 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 171 | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 200 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 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.8×77.2×8.1 mm | 161.2×75.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 208 g | 226 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | $899 |
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
Vivo X300 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.57
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 3088x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo X300 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo X300 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 13:30 hrs, total 24:37 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
We compared Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra and Vivo X300 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300 Pro leads Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra by 71.9% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $400. Vivo X300 Pro was $400 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra (93/100 vs 58/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra and the Vivo X300 Pro are nearly equal (88/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra (96/100 vs 49/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra (81/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra is a bit better (53/100 vs 43/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra by 30 points (87/100 vs 57/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra and the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 57/100, the Vivo X300 Pro — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro leads on camera score (96/100 vs 49/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro leads on performance (93/100 vs 58/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra over the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo X300 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.