Samsung Galaxy Note 20 vs Vivo iQOO Z7
The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 (2020) runs on the Samsung Exynos 990, while the Vivo iQOO Z7 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z7 leads — 26/100 vs 17/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z7 has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 12 MP vs 64 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z7 doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z7 is noticeably lighter (173g vs 192g).
Samsung Galaxy Note 20
Vivo iQOO Z7
- Higher performance (4/100 vs 0/100)
- Bigger battery: 4500 vs 4300 mAh
- Faster charging: 44W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 90Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 173g vs 192g
- Better camera (37/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (30/100 vs 23/100)
- Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (83/100 vs 60/100)
- Better value for money (55/100 vs 41/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 vs the Vivo iQOO Z7, the Vivo iQOO Z7 scores 9 points higher (26/100 vs 17/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 leads (55/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 and the Vivo iQOO Z7 are nearly equal (4/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (37/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (30/100 vs 23/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 (83/100 vs 60/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 | Vivo iQOO Z7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 990 | MediaTek Dimensity 920 | |
| AnTuTu | 913920 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 1222 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3060 | — | |
| Display | 6.7" Super AMOLED Plus | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 4300 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 44W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 13, Funtouch 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 161.6×75.2×8.3 mm | 158.9×73.5×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | 173 g | |
| Price | $999 | — |
Samsung Galaxy Note 20
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 10MP
Vivo iQOO Z7
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy Note 20
- 6.7" Super AMOLED Plus
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Note 20
- 4300 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z7
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 and the Vivo iQOO Z7 are nearly equal (4/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 (50/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (37/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (30/100 vs 23/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 (83/100 vs 60/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 or the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Vivo iQOO Z7 edges out the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 and the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 has a MobileRank rating of 17/100, the Vivo iQOO Z7 — 26/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 or the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Vivo iQOO Z7 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 32/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 over the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Z7 is a better fit for everyday use.