Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra vs Vivo Y23 Pro
The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra (2020) runs on the Samsung Exynos 990, while the Vivo Y23 Pro (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1200 (). By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra leads — 32/100 vs 22/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 4300); the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y23 Pro doesn't; the Vivo Y23 Pro is noticeably lighter (171g vs 208g).
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
Vivo Y23 Pro
- Bigger battery: 4500 vs 4300 mAh
- Higher performance (5/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (27/100 vs 19/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Lighter: 171g vs 208g
- Better camera (52/100 vs 45/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (86/100 vs 40/100)
- Better value for money (55/100 vs 20/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra vs the Vivo Y23 Pro, the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra scores 10 points higher (32/100 vs 22/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro leads (55/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra is a bit better (5/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 45/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra is a bit better (27/100 vs 19/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra (86/100 vs 40/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra (55/100 vs 20/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra | Vivo Y23 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 990 | MediaTek Dimensity 1200 () | |
| AnTuTu | 918508 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 1222 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3060 | — | |
| Display | 6.9" AMOLED | 6.6" | |
| Resolution | 3088x1440 | 1080x2376 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 4300 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | — | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 164.8×77.2×8.1 mm | 159.5×73.3×7.4 mm | |
| Weight | 208 g | 171 g | |
| Price | $1299 | — |
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
Vivo Y23 Pro
- Main: 108MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
- 6.9" AMOLED
- Resolution: 3088x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo Y23 Pro
- 6.6"
- Resolution: 1080x2376
- Refresh rate: —
Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo Y23 Pro
- 4300 mAh
- No wireless charging
Vivo Y23 Pro
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra is a bit better (5/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra significantly outperforms the Vivo Y23 Pro (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro is a bit better (52/100 vs 45/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra is a bit better (27/100 vs 19/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra (86/100 vs 40/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y23 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra (55/100 vs 20/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra or the Vivo Y23 Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra is noticeably better than the Vivo Y23 Pro — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra and the Vivo Y23 Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the Vivo Y23 Pro — 22/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra or the Vivo Y23 Pro?
The Vivo Y23 Pro leads on camera score (52/100 vs 45/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra or the Vivo Y23 Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra leads on performance (5/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra over the Vivo Y23 Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo Y23 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.