Samsung Galaxy Note 20 vs Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 (2020) runs on the Samsung Exynos 990, while the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads — 30/100 vs 17/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) doesn't.
Samsung Galaxy Note 20
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Higher performance (4/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (32/100 vs 27/100)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4300 mAh
- Faster charging: 44W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 188g vs 192g
- Longer battery life (42/100 vs 23/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (65/100 vs 60/100)
- Better value for money (55/100 vs 41/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) scores 13 points higher (30/100 vs 17/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads (42/100 vs 23/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads (55/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (4/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 is a bit better (32/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 (42/100 vs 23/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (65/100 vs 60/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 | Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 990 | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | |
| AnTuTu | 913920 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 1222 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3060 | — | |
| Display | 6.7" Super AMOLED Plus | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4300 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 44W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 161.6×75.2×8.3 mm | 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | 188 g | |
| Price | $999 | — |
Samsung Galaxy Note 20
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 10MP
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy Note 20
- 6.7" Super AMOLED Plus
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Note 20
- 4300 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (4/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 is a bit better (32/100 vs 27/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 (42/100 vs 23/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (65/100 vs 60/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (55/100 vs 41/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 has a MobileRank rating of 17/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 30/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 leads on camera score (32/100 vs 27/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 over the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a better fit for everyday use.