Samsung Galaxy Note 20 vs Vivo X300 Pro
The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 (2020) runs on the Samsung Exynos 990, while the Vivo X300 Pro (2025) runs on the Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $999 and $899. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300 Pro leads — 87/100 vs 50/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 12 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,269,794 vs 913,920); the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 is noticeably lighter (192g vs 226g).
Samsung Galaxy Note 20
Vivo X300 Pro
- Lighter: 192g vs 226g
- Better portability (61/100 vs 43/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3269794 vs 913920
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 1222
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 3060
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 4300 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 40W vs 15W
- Cheaper at launch: $899 vs $999
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 58/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 37/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 56/100)
- Better value for money (86/100 vs 12/100)
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 vs the Vivo X300 Pro, the Vivo X300 Pro scores 37 points higher (87/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (93/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (96/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (81/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (86/100 vs 12/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 (93/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 (84/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 (96/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 (81/100 vs 37/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 notably outperforms the Vivo X300 Pro (61/100 vs 43/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 (86/100 vs 12/100).
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy Note 20 | Vivo X300 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 990 | Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 913920 | 3269794 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1222 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3060 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.7" Super AMOLED Plus | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4300 mAh | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 40W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 171 | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 10 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.6×75.2×8.3 mm | 161.2×75.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | 226 g | |
| Launch price | $999 | $899 |
Samsung Galaxy Note 20
- Main: 12MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 10MP
Vivo X300 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.57
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy Note 20
- 6.7" Super AMOLED Plus
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo X300 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Note 20
- 4300 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Vivo X300 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 13:30 hrs, total 24:37 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
We compared Samsung Galaxy Note 20 and Vivo X300 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X300 Pro leads Samsung Galaxy Note 20 by 72.0% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $100. Vivo X300 Pro was $100 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 (93/100 vs 58/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 (84/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 (96/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 (81/100 vs 37/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 notably outperforms the Vivo X300 Pro (61/100 vs 43/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 (86/100 vs 12/100).
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 by 37 points (87/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 and the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Vivo X300 Pro — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro leads on camera score (96/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 or the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Vivo X300 Pro leads on performance (93/100 vs 58/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 over the Vivo X300 Pro?
The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo X300 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.