Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra vs Vivo X300s

The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra (2020) runs on the Samsung Exynos 990, while the Vivo X300s (2026) runs on the Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $1299 and $723. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300s leads — 89/100 vs 57/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300s has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 108 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300s is faster in AnTuTu (3,703,823 vs 918,508).

The Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra by 32 points (89/100 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 X300s
Performance 94
Display 94
Camera 94
Battery 83
Portability 42
Value for money 90
What makes Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra better?
  • Lighter: 208g vs 217g

  • Better portability (53/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo X300s better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3703823 vs 918508
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 1222
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 3060
  • Bigger battery: 7100 vs 4500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 25W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 108MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Faster wireless charging: 40W vs 15W
  • Cheaper at launch: $723 vs $1299

  • Higher performance (94/100 vs 58/100)
  • Better camera (94/100 vs 49/100)
  • Longer battery life (83/100 vs 42/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 88/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra vs the Vivo X300s, the Vivo X300s scores 32 points higher (89/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s leads (94/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s leads (94/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s leads (83/100 vs 42/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra — 22/100, Vivo X300s — 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 X300s significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra (94/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300s is a bit better (94/100 vs 88/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra (94/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra (83/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra is a bit better (53/100 vs 42/100).

Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra: The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo X300s: The Vivo X300s is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Vivo X300s
Processor Samsung Exynos 990 Dimensity 9500
AnTuTu 918508 3703823
Geekbench Single 1222 3228
Geekbench Multi 3060 9553
Display 6.9" AMOLED 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 3088x1440 2800x1260
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 4500 mAh 7100 mAh
Charging 25W 90W
Wireless charging 15W 40W
Main camera 108 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 12 MP 50 MP
Front camera 10 MP 50 MP
RAM 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 10 Android 16 / OriginOS 6
NFC yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 164.8×77.2×8.1 mm
Weight 208 g 217 g
Launch price $1299 $723
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
  • Main: 108MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 10MP
49
camera
Vivo X300s
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
94
camera
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
  • 6.9" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 3088x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
88
display
Vivo X300s
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2800x1260
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless: 15W
42
battery
Vivo X300s
  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 40W
83
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra and Vivo X300s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Samsung Exynos 990
57/100
918508 AnTuTu
Vivo X300s Dimensity 9500
89/100 +75.2%
3703823 AnTuTu

Vivo X300s leads Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra by 75.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
$1299
Vivo X300s
$723

Launch price difference: $576. Vivo X300s was $576 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra (94/100 vs 58/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo X300s is a bit better (94/100 vs 88/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra (94/100 vs 49/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra (83/100 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 X300s?

The Vivo X300s 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 X300s?

The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 57/100, the Vivo X300s — 89/100.

Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra or the Vivo X300s?

The Vivo X300s leads on camera score (94/100 vs 49/100).

Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra or the Vivo X300s?

The Vivo X300s leads on performance (94/100 vs 58/100).

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra over the Vivo X300s?

The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo X300s is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.