Samsung Galaxy Note 20 vs Vivo iQOO 15T

The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 (2020) runs on the Samsung Exynos 990, while the Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $999 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads — 82/100 vs 50/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15T has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 12 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15T is faster in AnTuTu (3,815,522 vs 913,920); the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 is noticeably lighter (192g vs 216g).

The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 by 32 points (82/100 vs 50/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy Note 20
Performance 58
Display 56
Camera 42
Battery 37
Portability 61
Value for money 12
Vivo iQOO 15T
Performance 95
Display 99
Camera 65
Battery 75
Portability 44
Value for money 90
What makes Samsung Galaxy Note 20 better?
  • Lighter: 192g vs 216g

  • Better portability (61/100 vs 44/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15T better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3815522 vs 913920
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 1222
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 3060
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4300 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 12MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
  • Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $999

  • Higher performance (95/100 vs 58/100)
  • Better camera (65/100 vs 42/100)
  • Longer battery life (75/100 vs 37/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 56/100)
  • Better value for money (90/100 vs 12/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 vs the Vivo iQOO 15T, the Vivo iQOO 15T scores 32 points higher (82/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (95/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (65/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (75/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (90/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 (95/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 (99/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 (65/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 (75/100 vs 37/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (61/100 vs 44/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 (90/100 vs 12/100).

Samsung Galaxy Note 20: The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo iQOO 15T: The Vivo iQOO 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Vivo iQOO 15T
Processor Samsung Exynos 990 MediaTek Dimensity 9500
AnTuTu 913920 3815522
Geekbench Single 1222 3228
Geekbench Multi 3060 9553
Display 6.7" Super AMOLED Plus 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 2400x1080 1440x3168
Refresh rate 60 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 4300 mAh 8000 mAh
Charging 25W 100W
Wireless charging 15W 0W
Main camera 12 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 12 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 64 MP 0 MP
Front camera 10 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 10 Android 16
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP68
Dimensions 161.6×75.2×8.3 mm
Weight 192 g 216 g
Launch price $999 $499
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy Note 20
  • Main: 12MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 10MP
42
camera
Vivo iQOO 15T
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
65
camera
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy Note 20
  • 6.7" Super AMOLED Plus
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
56
display
Vivo iQOO 15T
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy Note 20
  • 4300 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless: 15W
37
battery
Vivo iQOO 15T
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
75
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Samsung Galaxy Note 20 and Vivo iQOO 15T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Samsung Exynos 990
50/100
913920 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO 15T MediaTek Dimensity 9500
82/100 +76.0%
3815522 AnTuTu

Vivo iQOO 15T leads Samsung Galaxy Note 20 by 76.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Samsung Galaxy Note 20
$999
Vivo iQOO 15T
$499

Launch price difference: $500. Vivo iQOO 15T was $500 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 (95/100 vs 58/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 (99/100 vs 56/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 (65/100 vs 42/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 (75/100 vs 37/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15T (61/100 vs 44/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 (90/100 vs 12/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 or the Vivo iQOO 15T?

The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 by 32 points (82/100 vs 50/100).

What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 and the Vivo iQOO 15T?

The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Vivo iQOO 15T — 82/100.

Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 or the Vivo iQOO 15T?

The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on camera score (65/100 vs 42/100).

Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 or the Vivo iQOO 15T?

The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on performance (95/100 vs 58/100).

Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 over the Vivo iQOO 15T?

The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.