Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra vs Vivo X500 Pro Max

The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra (2020) runs on the Samsung Exynos 990, while the Vivo X500 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 57/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 108 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 907,140).

The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra by 35 points (92/100 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 24

Vivo X500 Pro Max

Performance 100
Display 94
Camera 87
Battery 85
Portability —
Value for money —

What makes Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra better?

  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 50MP

  • Overall rating 57/100

What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 907140
  • Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 1222
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 3060
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Faster wireless charging: 40W vs 15W

  • Higher performance (100/100 vs 58/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 49/100)
  • Longer battery life (85/100 vs 42/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 88/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 35 points higher (92/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (85/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra (100/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 88/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra (87/100 vs 49/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra (85/100 vs 42/100).

Vivo X500 Pro Max: The Vivo X500 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.

Specs comparison

Specification Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Vivo X500 Pro Max
Processor Samsung Exynos 990 MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro
AnTuTu 907140 4838033
Geekbench Single 1222 4188
Geekbench Multi 3060 13145
Display 6.9" AMOLED 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 3088x1440 1260x2800
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 4500 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 25W 100W
Wireless charging 15W 40W
Main camera 108 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 12 MP 200 MP
Front camera 10 MP 50 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 —
Launch price $1299 —

Camera comparison

Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra

  • Main: 108MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: 10MP
49
camera

Vivo X500 Pro Max

  • Main: 50MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 50MP
87
camera

Display comparison

Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra

  • 6.9" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 3088x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
88
display

Vivo X500 Pro Max

  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display

Battery and charging

Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra

  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless: 15W
42
battery

Vivo X500 Pro Max

  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 40W
85
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra and Vivo X500 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra Samsung Exynos 990
57/100
907140 AnTuTu
Vivo X500 Pro Max MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro
92/100 +81.2%
4838033 AnTuTu

Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra by 81.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra

$1299

Vivo X500 Pro Max

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra (100/100 vs 58/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 88/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra (87/100 vs 49/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra (85/100 vs 42/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?

The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra by 35 points (92/100 vs 57/100).

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?

The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 57/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.

Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?

The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 49/100).

Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?

The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 58/100).

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra over the Vivo X500 Pro Max?

The Vivo X500 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.