Samsung Galaxy Note 20 vs Vivo iQOO Neo 12
The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 (2020) runs on the Samsung Exynos 990, while the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads — 76/100 vs 50/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is faster in AnTuTu (4,647,154 vs 907,140); the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 is noticeably lighter (192g vs 225g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy Note 20
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
What makes Samsung Galaxy Note 20 better?
- Lighter: 192g vs 225g
- Better camera (42/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (61/100 vs 38/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 12 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4647154 vs 907140
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1222
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3060
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 4300 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 58/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 37/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 56/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 12, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 scores 26 points higher (76/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (99/100 vs 58/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads (80/100 vs 37/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 (99/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 (99/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 is a bit better (42/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 (80/100 vs 37/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (61/100 vs 38/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 | Vivo iQOO Neo 12 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 990 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 907140 | 4647154 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1222 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3060 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" Super AMOLED Plus | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 185 Hz | |
| Battery | 4300 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 8 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 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 161.6×75.2×8.3 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy Note 20
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 10MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy Note 20
- 6.7" Super AMOLED Plus
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy Note 20
- 4300 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo iQOO Neo 12
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy Note 20 and Vivo iQOO Neo 12, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads Samsung Galaxy Note 20 by 80.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo iQOO Neo 12
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 (99/100 vs 58/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 (99/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 is a bit better (42/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 (80/100 vs 37/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 (61/100 vs 38/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 by 26 points (76/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 and the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 12 — 76/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 leads on camera score (42/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 leads on performance (99/100 vs 58/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 over the Vivo iQOO Neo 12?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 12 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.